Former Basketball Player Jeon Tae-poong Reveals Both Children Are Aspiring Ballers

Former professional basketball player and current entertainer Jeon Tae-poong shared that both of his children are currently active in basketball clubs.

Appearing on the JTBC show 'Knowing Bros' on the 22nd, Jeon Tae-poong, alongside actor Park Eun-seok, singer Son Tae-jin, and Jung Jin-woon, discussed various aspects of his life.

Jeon Tae-poong described his current life as 'supporting basketball,' revealing that his son and daughter are both pursuing the sport. He admitted to initially opposing their decision but was deeply touched when they expressed a desire to be like him. "They said they wanted to be like their dad," he explained, moved by their aspiration.

During the show, Jeon Tae-poong also recounted an amusing incident where he was unable to board a flight to the U.S. due to an expired visa. He humorously explained that having not visited the U.S. for five years due to the pandemic, he had forgotten about his naturalized citizenship status and visa requirements.

Netizens reacted positively to the heartwarming revelation, with comments such as "It's amazing that both his children are athletes," "I hope they grow up to be great players like their dad," and "It's understandable to forget after five years!" The anecdote about the visa also drew laughter, with viewers finding it relatable and humorous.