Kwon Sang-woo jokingly asks for Rolex and Ferrari for 50th birthday

Actor Kwon Sang-woo jokingly demanded luxury goods and supercars from his children for his 50th birthday, but the gifts that truly moved him were the simple expressions of love prepared by his two children. The scene of the actor, having crossed the threshold into middle age, spending his birthday with his family showed that the emotional bond between parents and children can hold greater meaning than extravagant consumption.

On the 30th, the YouTube channel 'Mrs. New Jersey Son Tae-young' revealed how wife Son Tae-young and their two children spent time together to celebrate Kwon Sang-woo's 50th birthday.

From that morning, Son Tae-young prepared a birthday meal for her husband, including seaweed soup, braised tofu, and braised short ribs. After tasting the seaweed soup, Kwon remarked, "The seaweed soup Son Tae-young made tasted just like the one my mother used to make," adding, "As I get older, I miss my mother more." This moment revealed that the age of 50 is a point that goes beyond a mere number, evoking memories of parents and the meaning of family.

Son Tae-young also took on the challenge of baking, something she does not usually enjoy. Stating she had never even made a cake for the children before, she made an egg cake using a rice cooker because it was what her husband wanted to eat. The cake, completed in about 40 minutes, was decorated with jelly by their daughter, Riho.

While waiting for the gifts prepared by his children, Kwon continued his signature joking. He said, "I'm sure the kids will write me a birthday letter," and revealed that he told daughter Riho to prepare a "Rolex" and son Ruk-hui to prepare a "Ferrari." The two children reportedly let out hollow laughs upon hearing this, conveying the unique, cheerful atmosphere of the family.

However, the actual gifts were entirely different from the father's expectations.

His 11-year-old daughter, Riho, handed him a handwritten letter. The letter contained her sincere heart, saying, "Thank you so much for everything you always do for our family. I love you." After reading the letter, Kwon wore a pleased expression and showed a playful side by asking his daughter for a kiss.

His son, Ruk-hui, a high school senior, chose a tumbler for his father, who enjoys drinking coffee. Upon receiving his son's gift, Kwon expressed his satisfaction, saying, "This is better than a Ferrari." He also expressed gratitude for a black jacket prepared by Son Tae-young, saying after trying it on, "I think I could pass this down to Ruk-hui later. It's a good one."

In the end, the Rolex and Ferrari that Kwon had jokingly demanded never appeared. Instead, his 50th birthday was filled with his daughter's handwritten letter, the tumbler chosen by his son, and the food and cake carefully prepared by his wife. The family time, which is difficult to convert to material value, became the most important gift of the day.

Kwon Sang-woo and Son Tae-young married in 2008 and have a son, Ruk-hui, and a daughter, Riho. Since their marriage, the couple has shared their daily family life through broadcasts and SNS. In particular, Son Tae-young lives in New Jersey, USA, for the children's education, while Kwon maintains a lifestyle of traveling between Korea and the United States for his activities.

This is also why the family story of the two attracts public interest. Although they are a couple who have built brilliant careers as an actor and a model respectively, their revealed daily life consists of repeated, extremely ordinary scenes such as the growth and education of their children, family meals, and trips. It serves as an example that goes beyond merely showing a star's private life, demonstrating how the relationship of a family changes over time.

At the resort the family visited to celebrate the birthday, the atmosphere was closer to being cheerful rather than serious. When Son Tae-young said, "We came here to heal, so let's heal," Kwon replied, "I'm even more tired," bringing laughter to the group.

For Kwon, turning 50, this birthday became a time to confirm the presence of his family rather than receiving extravagant gifts. The father who demanded a Rolex and a Ferrari ultimately accepted his daughter's handwritten letter and his son's tumbler as the most precious gifts. As time accumulates, what a family needs might be the fact that they remember one another, rather than items with a price tag.