On October 16, KCM took to Instagram to share, "It took 15 years to get here. Looking back, I wonder what was so difficult."
He expressed his gratitude, saying, "I'm sorry and truly thankful to my family who have silently believed in me and stayed by my side all this time."
KCM continued, "Our family might still seem a bit awkward and uncomfortable to some, but I would be really grateful if you could look at us with warmth and kindness. I promise to remember this moment and live even more diligently and steadfastly."
Previously, on the October 15 episode of KBS2's variety show 'The Return of Superman,' KCM's family made a full appearance. His wife, second daughter Seoyeon, and third son Haon were introduced, followed by the first appearance of his eldest daughter Suyeon, marking the first family photo in 15 years.
KCM legally married his wife in 2021. Last year, he revealed for the first time that he is the father of two daughters, and in January, he announced the birth of his third child, becoming a father of three.
Full Statement from KCM's SNS
It took 15 years to get here.
Looking back, I wonder what was so difficult.
To my family who have silently believed in me and stayed by my side all this time,
I'm sorry and truly thankful.
Thank you to the photographer who beautifully captured this moment,
and to the production team of 'The Return of Superman' for creating this opportunity.
Our family might still seem a bit awkward and uncomfortable to some,
but I would be really grateful if you could look at us with warmth and kindness.
I promise to remember this moment
and live even more diligently and steadfastly.
Reporter Da-yeon Jeong, Ten Asia light@tenasia.co.kr