Chef Choi Hyun-seok Tears Up Sending Off Daughter, Trades 'Swagger' for 'Dad' Mode

Chef Choi Hyun-seok couldn't hold back tears as he bid farewell to his daughter, Choi Yeon-soo, on her wedding day.

Shedding his popular 'swagger chef' persona from television, Choi Hyun-seok embraced a heartfelt and tender role as he welcomed his first son-in-law.

Choi Yeon-soo married Kim Tae-hyun, the vocalist of the band DICKPUNKS, on the 21st. The couple exchanged vows surrounded by the blessings of family, colleagues, and friends, embarking on the next chapter of their lives together.

While the newlyweds were the center of attention, chef Choi Hyun-seok, the father of the bride, also garnered significant spotlight. Known for his appearances on JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' and Netflix's 'Black & White Cuisine,' Choi has built a strong public following.

Despite his usual confident and charismatic demeanor in intense cooking battles and challenging overseas shoots, this day marked a deeply emotional one for Choi as a father letting go of his daughter.

Choi Hyun-seok walked his daughter down the aisle, his expression a mix of pride and a father's gentle apprehension. While Choi Yeon-soo beamed in her white off-the-shoulder wedding dress, Choi's face was etched with a solemn, perhaps nervous, intensity.

During the emotional moment of seeing his daughter off at the end of the aisle, Choi Hyun-seok was seen wiping away tears. Photos circulating on social media and online communities captured the chef dabbing his eyes, a poignant contrast to his daughter's radiant happiness, revealing a father's bittersweet feelings.

Choi Yeon-soo and Kim Tae-hyun, who are 12 years apart, confirmed their relationship in November of last year, culminating their four-year courtship with this wedding. They celebrated their union on their 2000th day together.

Interestingly, Choi Hyun-seok had previously expressed reservations about the marriage due to the significant age gap. In a TV Chosun program, 'The Lovers of Joseon,' Choi Yeon-soo mentioned that her father and family had initially opposed the relationship. However, their love prevailed, and Choi Hyun-seok now officially has a son-in-law.

Chef Choi Hyun-seok debuted on television in 2009 with Olive's 'Olive Cooking' and later rose to fame as a national chef through 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator.' His daughter, Choi Yeon-soo, works as a model. Choi had openly shared his initial concerns about the age difference between his daughter and Kim Tae-hyun in a past broadcast.