Actor Ha Do-kwon Shares Parenting Advice with YouTuber Kwak Tube on 'Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 3'

Actor Ha Do-kwon offered some parenting advice to YouTuber Kwak Tube, who welcomed a son in March.

On the October 3rd episode of 'Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 3', Jeon Hyun-moo, Kwak Tube (Kwak Jun-bin), and fellow '77-born' Ha Do-kwon embarked on a 'Cheongju Re-challenge' food trip. The trio explored local eateries in Cheongju, sampling dishes from 'Saebae-ngi Stew' to 'Bread-selling Udon Shop', and even a spicy chicken stew made with freshly slaughtered native chicken.

Upon arriving in rainy Cheongju, Jeon Hyun-moo declared, “Revenge is best served on a rainy day,” recalling past rejections from local eateries. Kwak Tube, determined, likened the day to the movie 'No Mercy'. Jeon Hyun-moo then led the group to a 'Saebae-ngi Stew' restaurant, a dish locals had previously recommended. The stew, rich with freshwater shrimp, impressed the group, especially when they added ramen noodles for a fiery finish.

After a satisfying meal, Jeon Hyun-moo teased, “Today's 'eating buddy' is my age.” When Kwak Tube guessed “So Ji-sub! Won Bin!”, Jeon Hyun-moo humorously lamented how those actors might dislike being compared to him on every show. Soon, Ha Do-kwon, known for roles in 'Penthouse' and 'Stove League', joined them, though Kwak Tube admitted he hadn't watched those dramas.

Ha Do-kwon playfully retorted, “I've watched all of Kwak Tube's videos, but we don't seem to match,” showcasing their playful chemistry. Ha Do-kwon also brought croquettes, a treat Jeon Hyun-moo and Kwak Tube had missed previously, displaying his 'tsundere' charm. After enjoying the croquettes, Jeon Hyun-moo led them to the 'Bread-selling Udon Shop', where they relished a unique combination of udon, chewy noodles, and nostalgic bread sets.

The conversation during the food tour was candid. When Kwak Tube asked about trends among those born in 1977, Ha Do-kwon humorously mentioned concerns like liver levels, blood pressure, and children's college admissions. He shared that his children are 21 and 18 years old, prompting Jeon Hyun-moo to ask for parenting advice.

Ha Do-kwon advised, “Spend a lot of time with your kids until they're seven. That trust lasts a lifetime.” He added, for the newly-minted father Kwak Tube, “That precious time passes quickly. It's okay to reduce work when they're young.” Kwak Tube confessed he had considered reducing work, and Ha Do-kwon encouraged him to support his wife post-childbirth, jokingly suggesting he could take Kwak Tube's place. Jeon Hyun-moo noticed the playful rivalry, and Ha Do-kwon quipped, “You can start reducing work now.”

Jeon Hyun-moo then revealed the reason for inviting Ha Do-kwon: to experience authentic flavors at a spicy chicken stew restaurant. The dish, made with native chicken and complemented by fried rice, ignited their 'eating potential'. Ha Do-kwon also mentioned his wife, voice actress Yeo Min-jung, who supported their family before his debut. Kwak Tube humorously suggested their arguments would entertain neighbors, prompting Ha Do-kwon to enact a mock argument, leaving Jeon Hyun-moo in stitches.

Meanwhile, Kwak Tube had previously revealed in December that he was living separately from his wife, admitting, “We’ve been married for about 45 days, but I’ve only seen her for about 15 days because we live apart.”

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr