Takuya Reunites With Father After 25 Years on 'Salimnam'

Broadcaster Takuya had an emotional reunion with his biological father after 25 years. On the KBS 2TV show "Mr. House Husband" (hereinafter referred to as "Mr. House Husband"), aired on the 28th, Takuya's journey to find his biological father in Japan was depicted. Takuya expressed his earnest desire, saying, "My father is 71 years old, and I just want to know if he's alive or dead." With only a photo, his name, and age as clues, he headed to Hokkaido, Japan.

After much searching, Takuya reached Tokyo, where he believed his father resided. He shared his mixed feelings, stating, "The house didn't look good. It felt like a goshiwon (a type of small, inexpensive room for rent) by Korean standards. I'm worried if he's doing okay." Upon learning that his father was living in a dormitory for a newspaper delivery company, Takuya encountered him in front of the building.

The father recognized his son immediately and shed tears, saying, "I'm sorry." He continued, revealing his 25 years of regret, "I hoped you would find me someday. And I should have looked for you too, but I never thought this day would come." The father remembered his children's birthdays and showed childhood photos of Takuya and his siblings, unable to hide his remorse. The two shared their feelings through an embrace, bridging the 25-year gap.

After parting with his father, Takuya broke down in tears, saying, "I wanted to show him that I grew up well. I wanted to show him that I grew up strong." At the end of the broadcast, a heartfelt letter Takuya wrote to his father was revealed, bringing viewers to tears. "Mr. House Husband" left a deep impression and lingering emotion with Takuya's family story.

Meanwhile, "Mr. House Husband," which depicted the blind dates of trot stars and Takuya's journey to find his family, recorded a viewership rating of 6.0%, with the reunion scene between Takuya and his father reaching a peak rating of 7.6%. "Mr. House Husband" airs every Saturday at 9:20 PM.