Lee Dong-gun Reveals His 'T Dad' Side on 'My Little Old Boy'

On February 2, SBS's variety show My Little Old Boy (미운 우리 새끼) featured actor Lee Dong-gun as he showcased his role as a father during a family trip with his parents to reminisce about his late brother. The destination was Hongcheon, the site of their last family vacation 20 years ago. The episode highlighted the family's struggle with communication, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere. To lighten the mood, Lee Dong-gun offered rice balls he had previously made for his daughter, Roa.

During the trip, Lee Dong-gun's father inquired about Roa's upcoming busy schedule as she enters second grade, to which Lee Dong-gun humorously replied, "What could be so busy in second grade?" The conversation naturally shifted to Roa, with his mother commenting on her energetic nature. Lee Dong-gun expressed his joy, sharing that Roa enjoys Sundays, which are her days to spend with him.

Upon arriving at the ski resort, the trio took a silent cable car ride to the observation deck. Lee Dong-gun mentioned plans to take Roa skiing when she is older. His mother encouraged more activities for Roa, praising her talents in art, singing, and dancing, while Lee Dong-gun humorously downplayed her skills.

Lee Dong-gun married actress Jo Yoon-hee in 2017, welcoming their daughter Roa in December of the same year. However, the couple divorced three years later in 2020, with Jo Yoon-hee being the primary caregiver, although Lee Dong-gun remains actively involved in Roa's life.

Despite the initial awkwardness, the family's heartfelt conversations during their trip to Hongcheon resonated with viewers, contributing to the show's success, which achieved a 4.0% rating among viewers aged 20-49 and a 13.1% rating in the Seoul metropolitan area, making it the top variety show of the week.