Hong In-kyu's hilarious wish for expectant father Kim Jun-ho

Comedian Hong In-kyu unleashed his signature witty banter toward Kim Jun-ho, who is set to become a father at the age of 50. Although it was a remark tossed out like a joke, it contained a deep friendship and warm affection for family that only long-time close friends could share, bringing both laughter and warmth to the scene.

In the 9th episode of the Channel S and E Channel variety show "Dokbak Tour," which aired on August 1, the travelogue of their trip to Nha Trang, Vietnam, with Yang Sang-guk was revealed. On this day, the members took time to talk about their New Year's resolutions and future wishes while watching a beautiful sunrise.

During this process, Hong In-kyu turned the scene into a sea of laughter by bringing up an unexpected "future plan" for Kim Jun-ho.

Hong In-kyu said, "Tae-kyung is a high school senior, so if he marries a little early, I think we might be able to raise my grandchild together with Jun-ho hyung's baby." He added, "It would be hilarious if my grandchild hits Jun-ho hyung's baby, or if they fight with him," leaving Kim Jun-ho flustered.

As the conversation flowed in an unexpected direction, Kim Jun-ho expressed his absurdity by asking, "Is that your resolution?" causing the cast to burst into laughter.

However, Hong In-kyu quickly explained his sincerity, saying, "No, I'm saying I want to raise your baby together with my grandchild." It wasn't just a simple joke, but a sentiment stemming from his desire to celebrate and look forward to the birth of his close friend's late-in-life child more than anyone else.

Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min have been in a public relationship for about three years since revealing their romance in April 2022, and they became a married couple after holding their wedding on July 13 last year. Since then, Kim Ji-min recently shared the news of her pregnancy through her SNS, receiving many congratulations.

Kim Ji-min moved many by sharing, "It was the first IVF attempt that I started while relying on Oppa, who comforted me saying, 'Don't overdo it, and let's not be impatient.' It felt as if Durub arrived all at once, as if waiting for this day, and I am truly grateful."

Support for the couple continues following the news of the new life they have been waiting for since their marriage.

In particular, the transformation of Kim Jun-ho, who is becoming a father for the first time at the age of 50, is garnering significant attention. Having been loved for a long time in variety shows for his playful and clumsy character, he is signaling the start of a new second act in life as he becomes a father responsible for a family.

Hong In-kyu also appears to understand Kim Jun-ho's feelings better than anyone as a father of three children. He married his wife, with whom he dated for eight years, in 2006, and has two sons and one daughter.

In past broadcasts, he also drew attention by revealing the process of choosing love at a young age and the not-so-easy marriage life.

The two are colleagues and friends who have laughed and cried together for a long time. Hong In-kyu's joke about "raising them together with a grandchild" was not just a subject for laughter, but an affectionate congratulatory message toward Kim Jun-ho, who is about to become a new father.

While they are people who tease each other on the comedy stage, they are people who send support from closer proximity than anyone else during important moments in life. Hong In-kyu's witty remark toward Kim Jun-ho's challenge as a late-blooming father remains a scene that demonstrates a deep friendship beyond being mere "comedian colleagues."