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In Gyo-jin, "Father, former youngest executive of a large company"
In the 20th episode of MBC's 'Fathers Who Crossed the Water', which aired on the 12th, British father Peter and his daughter Ellie debuted as CF models for the first time in their lives.
British dad Peter shared the good news, saying, "After Ellie said on 'Dads Across the Water' that she didn't want to study English, a better opportunity came. I filmed an ad for an English learning book with Ellie." Peter's son Gio stepped forward as a helper for his father and Ellie ahead of filming. G.O., who has won awards at official film festivals, analyzed the CF storyboard like a veteran director and even demonstrated acting himself. Additionally, G.O filmed the rehearsal using his cell phone, emphasizing his lines and facial expressions. Peter and Ellie's expressions became more and more natural, perhaps thanks to Geo's direction. In Gyo-jin was impressed and said, “I think he will become a master.”
Peter and Ellie got their makeup done when they arrived at the CF filming site. Peter was satisfied with his transformation into Park Seo-joon's hairstyle. Ellie transformed into the popular New Jeans style these days. When filming began in earnest, Ellie froze with an awkward smile, making the watching fathers nervous. However, thanks to Peter's efforts, Ellie's expression gradually relaxed, and filming proceeded smoothly.
Next was dad Peter's solo photo shoot. Peter spoke his lines according to the storyboard, but made the fathers laugh with his stiff face and creaky movements. Ellie, who was waiting for the next filming in the waiting room, headed to the filming set and watched closely as her father filmed the same facial expressions and lines over and over again.
After filming, Ellie showed interest in her father's work, saying, "Daddy, do you always film?" Later, in an interview with the production crew, Ellie expressed her thoughts about her father, saying, "I wanted to ask my father if he always had to do something this difficult." In response, Jang Yoon-jeong said, “I know that my father is having a hard time.” In Gyo-jin smiled and said, “It’s nice to see my dad feel sorry for me while he’s working.”
The fathers of the parenting club agreed that having children experience their parents' workplaces like Peter's daughter Ellie was helpful for the rapport between parents and children. Jang Yoon-jeong told the episode, saying, "Yeonwoo and Hayoung watched my concert. I looked really cool at the time, so they said, 'The job of being a singer is cool.'"
Peter, a British father, said, "I saw my father, who was in the military, doing the parade, and I thought it was cool. I think it's good for a child to see his father working." In response, In Gyo-jin also thought of his father. In Gyo-jin expressed her gratitude, saying, "My father was recognized by the company and became the youngest executive. He wasn't home even on Lunar New Year's Day. I was supposed to bow to my father, but I went to the chairman's house to say hello. Now that I think about it, I realize that he made a sacrifice for his family." In Gyo-jin's father was promoted to the youngest executive at a large company at the age of 38, but left the company to start his own business and started S Industries, a synthetic resin manufacturer. S Industry exports marine cable materials to Japan, China, and Southeast Asia, and its sales in 2020 were 12.29 billion won. It is known that In Gyo-jin, along with the CEO's father, was also named as an executive director.
Tumul, an Indian dad, said, "My dad was a journalist and he was always busy. One day, he asked me to go see a movie, so I went to his office, but after waiting for 4 hours, I ended up falling asleep. After that day, I hated my dad more. I wish I had understood my dad's work like Ellie did. “I guess,” he said, causing a stir.
Indian dad Tumul was invited to Chinese dad Jia Lijing's house. Before going to Jiaolijing's, Tumul attempted to cut her daughter Dana's hair, but was unable to do so, so she ended up going to a children's hair salon. Dana transformed into a short haircut like a mini-me Cleopatra, and Tumul couldn't take his eyes off her. Jang Yoon-jung and Kim Na-young smiled and sympathized, saying, "I know what you're feeling. How pretty it must be."
Zhao Lijing prepared and served a healthy Chinese meal for Tu Mul's family. Jia Lijing, who usually minimizes seasoning in her dishes, and Tu Mul, who likes spicy food, have had differences of opinion about seasoning food. It was said that the organic food of Jiaori Jingpyo was bland as the two things and the sky became one with 'liver'. Finally, Tumul made everyone laugh by bringing out various seasonings he had secretly brought with him, such as turmeric and Himalayan salt.
Haneul, who has been boasting of being a sharp and well-prepared model student by studying history before traveling to Jeju Island, poured out to Tumul all the things he was curious about about India. Tumul was amazed at Haneul’s knowledge, saying, “I didn’t study just because my Indian uncle came, but he really knew a lot.”
Afterwards, Haneul took care of Dana and Hyunwoo on behalf of Jia Lijing and Tumul, who were away for a while. The fathers who have been watching Haneul proudly take care of his younger brother Hyunwoo said, “I think we can trust Haneul.” In fact, Haneul, an expert in childcare, put Hyunwoo to sleep and took care of Dana with customized care, opening Dana's heart wide and making the fathers smile.
Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr
