Kang Jae-jun: 'Please, son, inherit your mother's physique'

Comedian Kang Jae-jun expressed an unexpected wish for his son, born seven years after his marriage, saying, "I hope he inherits his mother's physique." The comment came after he witnessed the extraordinary athletic ability of his wife, Lee Eun-hyung, during a walk, drawing laughter by noting that while his son resembles him in looks, he hopes the boy shares his mother's physical conditioning.

On the 28th, Kang released a video on his SNS captured while walking with Lee. In the video, the couple spotted a pull-up bar, and Lee approached it without hesitation.

Without any warm-up or assistance, Lee grabbed the highest bar and hung from it naturally. Kang could not hide his surprised expression at his wife's unexpected feat, watching intently as Lee easily reached a bar positioned significantly high relative to his own height.

Kang captioned the video, "Hyeon-jo, please inherit your mother's physique. How can she even reach that high?" The remark implies his wish for his son, Hyeon-jo, to inherit Lee's athletic prowess rather than his own physical build.

The moment is particularly charming because Hyeon-jo is already noted for looking exactly like his father. Kang and Lee have shared their son's growth through SNS and various broadcasts, where Hyeon-jo has garnered attention for his striking resemblance to Kang. The physical similarity between father and son has even become a hot topic, with some fans remarking that the boy reminds them of Kang's own childhood.

Kang's remark is ultimately a playful family sentiment: "Looks like Dad, physique like Mom." While it remains to be seen which parent's physical traits the growing boy will ultimately inherit, the parents' perspective is filled with both affection and high expectations.

For the couple, the birth of Hyeon-jo marked a significant milestone after a long wait. After marrying in 2017, Kang and Lee waited years for news of a pregnancy, finally becoming parents in August 2024 when they welcomed their son seven years after their wedding. Since then, they have connected with the public by sharing their parenting journey and daily family life through broadcasts and SNS.

The couple, known for their honest banter and unique humor on variety shows, has continued to candidly share realistic parenting episodes. Kang's joking wish regarding his son's appearance and build is a natural extension of this transparent look into their family life.

Lee has also utilized her tall stature and physical advantages as part of her unique identity as a comedian. While the couple's differing builds and appearances have often been a source of comedy on broadcasts, this video highlights Lee's genuine athletic ability.

As Kang and Lee navigate life as parents, Kang's honest desire for his son to inherit his mother's physical traits—even while being proud of the boy's resemblance to himself—offers a glimpse into the family's charming and humorous daily life.