Saeyuri Shares Heartfelt Moment with Son Zen on Parenting Journey

In a touching moment, broadcaster Saeyuri candidly shared with her son Zen the reality of growing up without a father, expressing her commitment to raise him with double the love. This heartfelt exchange occurred during an episode of Channel A's reality show, 'Dad is a Flower Middle-Aged Man' (아빠는 꽃중년), which aired in October last year, showcasing Saeyuri's life as a voluntary single mother.

On that day, Saeyuri participated in a fall sports day with Zen and his friends, fulfilling both parental roles. Before the event, she stated her desire to demonstrate to Zen and those around them that a mother can be just as supportive as a father. She began her busy day with early morning workouts alongside Zen and prepared a thoughtful lunchbox, showcasing her dedication as a mother. Even the small act of carrying a child’s car seat into a taxi reflected her nurturing spirit.

After the event, while mingling with other fathers and sharing parenting challenges, Saeyuri revealed that Zen had recently expressed a wish to use the boys' restroom. However, the day took an emotional turn when Zen told her, "I wish I had a dad," marking the first time he openly shared his feelings. Overwhelmed, Saeyuri struggled to respond, later admitting in an interview that it was a poignant moment that deeply affected her.

Despite the emotional weight of Zen's words, Saeyuri reassured him, saying, "I will work twice as hard to fill the role of both parents." The other cast members were moved by this exchange, recognizing that Zen's ability to express his feelings is a sign of a healthy relationship.

Saeyuri's parenting philosophy was further discussed in a recent episode of the YouTube channel 'Oh Eun-young's Bucket List' (오은영의 버킷리스트), where she shared her initial thoughts of lying to Zen about having a father. She realized that living a lie was not sustainable and chose to explain to him from the start, "There is no dad. But this is not a sad or bad thing; it’s just how you were born."

Her honest and calm approach to parenting has resonated with many online, with comments praising her as an incredible mother and expressing confidence that Zen will grow up to be a wonderful person. Saeyuri became a mother to Zen in 2020 through a sperm donation from a Japanese sperm bank, and she continues to balance her life as a single mother with her broadcasting career.