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Bae Young-man recalls family falling apart after daughter’s death and raising three children alone

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Comedian Bae Young-man said he has raised three children alone since divorcing 20 years ago.
  • He discussed conflicts with his eldest son, regret over how he responded when they reconciled, and worries about his son’s unsettled circumstances ahead of a marriage to a Japanese girlfriend.
  • He also recalled the death of his daughter, who had smiled that morning, saying the loss caused his household to collapse.

Comedian Bae Young-man said his family fell apart after his daughter died, recalling that she had smiled that morning. He shared the story on MBN’s “Special Scoop” program.

Bae said he had raised his three children alone since divorcing 20 years ago. His daughter married three years ago, his youngest lives in a company dormitory, and his eldest son left home after an argument with him. “Children do not turn out exactly as I want,” he said.

He also opened up about his strained relationship with his eldest son, actor Bae Kang-min. Bae said he had pushed his children because he wanted them to succeed and admitted that he had placed too many expectations on his eldest.

Children do not turn out exactly as I want

· Bae Young-manHe reflected on his children while discussing his family and his estrangement from his eldest son.

The two did not speak for three years. When his son eventually called in tears to apologize, Bae replied only, “It is enough that you know.” He said he should instead have asked whether his son had been well and told him that he had missed him, adding that he had failed to consider what his son was feeling at the time.

Bae said he remained worried because his son had not yet found stability. His son is preparing to marry his Japanese girlfriend.

It is enough that you know

· Bae Young-manHe recalled how he responded when his son apologized after three years without contact.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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