Actor Lee Byung-hun, known internationally for his roles in Squid Game and Mr. Sunshine, is melting hearts across social media, not for a new project, but for his touching moments as a hands-on father.
On July 8, Lee's wife, actress Lee Min-jung, uploaded a video to her YouTube channel titled "Hanging Out with Gaeko, My Church Oppa Since High School."
During a candid conversation with rappers Gaeko and Choiza, Lee Min-jung offered a rare glimpse into their family life, including her husband's active role in parenting their two children.
Min-jung revealed that Lee Byung-hun is the designated sports day parent for their son, Jun-hoo. "When it's sports day, I tell him, 'Go, oppa.
Jun-hoo loves it when you're there,'" she shared, smiling as she recounted his enthusiastic participation in their son's school events.
Fans have responded warmly to the couple's open parenting stories. In a previous video, their son Jun-hoo was asked whether his classmates knew his parents were celebrities.
He replied, "Everyone knows about my dad. Some know about my mom," prompting Min-jung to laugh and respond, "Guess I need to work harder."
Beyond interviews, Lee's everyday dad life has become a viral sensation through Min-jung's Instagram posts. The couple, married since 2013, welcomed their daughter Seo-yi in December 2023.
In one post, Min-jung shared a photo of Lee and baby Seo-yi dressed in matching outfits, captioned, "She's showing signs of being a little wanderer already."
Another photo showed the actor holding his daughter's hand during a walk in their building's parking garage, both dressed in pajamas. "Seo-yi's caught the 'gotta-go-out' bug... out in her pajamas as soon as she wakes up," the caption read.
Despite a packed schedule—including preparations for Squid Game Season 2 and the animated film K-Pop: Demon Hunters—Lee Byung-hun's grounded presence at home has struck a chord with fans.
Whether cheering from the sidelines or strolling through a parking lot in slippers, Lee's parenting moments have resonated in an age where celebrity filters often dominate.
For many, it's a reminder that even A-list actors are parents navigating everyday joys and challenges.
"Lee Byung-hun's most iconic role yet might just be 'Dad,'" one fan commented on social media.
