Park Ha-sun shares heartbreaking story of late brother with developmental disability

Actress Park Ha-sun cautiously opened up about her family's pain, recalling her late brother who had a developmental disability. Her remarks, which empathized with the realistic difficulties faced by families with disabled members, resonated deeply with viewers.

In the 94th episode of the JTBC variety program 'Divorce Camp' broadcast on the 6th, the story of a couple with a child with a disability was revealed.

The couple appearing on the show disclosed that among their three children, the eldest has autism spectrum disorder and is currently living in a facility for those with severe disabilities.

Upon hearing the story, Park Ha-sun cautiously shared her own experience.

"You aren't living with your eldest. Is he in a facility?" she asked, adding, "My brother was like that too, so we made it so we could lock the door from the outside."

She continued by asking, "Was he sent there because it was very severe?", empathizing with the realistic concerns faced by families with disabilities.

The wife of the couple in question confessed, "It was because we were scared," noting, "There was even a time when things went crazy because he threw objects from the veranda."

In response, Lee Dong-gun understood the realistic burden parents must bear, saying, "Because you also have to take care of the second child." Seo Jang Hoon also empathized with the parents' position of having no choice but to choose facility admission, stating, "You can't keep watching only the eldest, so dangerous situations could arise while you are doing other things."

Park Ha-sun's confession went beyond a simple comment from a guest, prompting a reconsideration of the fear and guilt that families with disabilities face in their daily lives.

Park Ha-sun's brother had a developmental disability and passed away in November 2019 due to acute myocardial infarction.

At the time, after sending her brother away, Park Ha-sun expressed her deep mourning through her SNS.

She wrote, "We were born from the same womb, and it wasn't something you chose, yet I feel ashamed that I felt ashamed of you at times." She continued, "As I let you go again today, I earnestly hope for a society where the perception of people with disabilities becomes a little better."

She then delivered her final farewell to her brother with the words, "Goodbye, my brother."

The story Park Ha-sun shared in this broadcast prompted a reflection not only on the social perception of disability but also on the love and pain that must be endured under the name of family. Her honest confession is providing comfort and empathy to many families facing similar struggles.