Park Young-gyu Reveals Decision to Forego Second Child Due to Past Trauma of Losing Son

Actor Park Young-gyu shared the heartbreaking reason why he decided against having another child on the SBS variety show ‘My Little Old Boy’.

In the episode aired on the 23rd, hosts Im Won-hee and Kim Jun-ho met with guests Um Young-soo, Park Young-gyu, and Pyeon Seung-yeop, who are known for their remarriages.

Park Young-gyu revealed that when he married his current wife, who was in her early 40s, they discussed the possibility of having a child. However, after much consideration, he ultimately decided against it.

The reason behind this difficult decision stemmed from the deep trauma of losing his son in the past. Park Young-gyu confessed his pain to his wife, promising to raise her daughter as his own, which led him to give up on having another child.

Viewers were touched by Park Young-gyu's profound paternal love as he navigates his new family life with his wife, 25 years his junior. He is focusing on his wife's daughter, aiming to overcome his past trauma and dedicate himself to being a devoted father figure.

Netizens expressed deep sympathy for Park Young-gyu's story, commenting, "My heart aches for him," "It's heartwarming to see him embrace his wife's daughter," and "Stay strong."