Kim Jeong Tae calls second son a 'rookie actor' during Seoul trip

“On a business trip to Seoul with actor Kim Si Hyun~♡”

Actor Kim Jeong Tae used a respectful title when referring to his second son. Kim Si Hyun, who previously gained recognition as a handsome child on various broadcasts, has now debuted as an actor, following in his father's footsteps to begin his professional acting career.

On the 28th, Kim Jeong Tae shared an update on his SNS by posting a photo taken with his son. In the photo, the two are sitting side-by-side on a train heading toward Seoul. Kim Jeong Tae is dressed comfortably in glasses and a striped T-shirt, while Kim Si Hyun wears a red top and a hat, making a V-sign with his fingers.

What drew the most attention was Kim Jeong Tae's phrasing. Instead of simply introducing him as his "son," he called him "actor Kim Si Hyun." While he may still be a cute son to his father, the way he recognizes him as a fellow actor walking the same path in front of the camera created heartwarming father-son chemistry.

After signing an exclusive contract with PA Entertainment last November, Kim Si Hyun began his full-scale journey as an actor. He gained recognition last year by appearing on KBS2's "Study and Play" alongside his father, Kim Jeong Tae, where they achieved a joint victory. Since then, he has been steadily building his filmography through appearances in the web drama "An Idol Lives in My Living Room" and the films "Consultant" and "Family Trip."

The boy who once appeared on broadcasts alongside his father is now growing step-by-step as an actor with his own name. In particular, as Kim Jeong Tae introduced his son's acting activities using the term "business trip," the two are now appearing to move together like actor senior and junior colleagues rather than just father and son.

Kim Jeong Tae married in 2009 and has two sons. He previously introduced his children on KBS2's "The Return of Superman," where his first son, Ji Hu, became a familiar figure to viewers through the nickname "Yakkungi."

Last year, he also shared his family's daily life by appearing on TV CHOSUN's "Dad and Me Season 3." Attention is now focused on how Kim Si Hyun, who was first known to the public through his father, will establish his own identity as actor Kim Si Hyun rather than just "Kim Jeong Tae's son."