Tony An Calls Im Hyun-sik 'Father' on Miwoo's Newest Episode

In the latest episode of SBS's variety show Miwoo's New Family (미운우리새끼), which aired on April 6, 2025, Tony An (토니안) surprised viewers by referring to Im Hyun-sik (임현식) as 'father.' Tony visited Im's home, recalling a past romantic connection between his mother and Im from a year ago. Im's mother expressed her delight at seeing them together, saying, 'It's like meeting a father,' while Im warmly welcomed Tony with 'Oh, Tony.' Tony introduced himself as the son of Mrs. Lee Ok-jin (이옥진).

During the visit, comedian Kim Jun-ho (김준호) jokingly mentioned that the guest house was empty and suggested it would be nice if Tony got married and returned. Im then asked Tony, who is over 40, if he was still single. Tony replied that he was still unmarried and that his mother was eager to see grandchildren. Im inquired if there were any discussions about him, to which Tony clarified that they were talking about his own marriage, leading to laughter among the group.

The three men had gathered to help with household chores, but Im seemed to focus solely on Tony, leaving Kim and Im Won-hee (임원희) to do most of the work, which added to the humor of the situation. Im then asked Tony what type of senior he preferred, to which Tony responded that he liked intelligent men. He added that he had a fantasy about a man who could speak foreign languages, prompting Im to humorously claim he had studied Spanish at the University of Madrid.

When asked about his mother's attractive qualities, Tony mentioned her youthful spirit and love for flowers. At that moment, Tony's mother made a surprise appearance. Kim Jun-ho quipped that if things went well, Tony would have to call Im 'father,' to which Im responded, 'Anytime.' However, Tony revealed that his real father had passed away 17 years ago, making it difficult for him to call anyone 'father' since then. He shared that his father had been married four times, resulting in four stepmothers.

Tony's mother encouraged him to call Im 'father' since he had no father, and Im urged Tony to try it after 17 years. Hesitantly, Tony called out 'father,' and Im playfully responded, 'Yes, my son,' which made Tony blush. Afterward, Tony suggested that the two should go for a walk together, creating a heartwarming moment between them.