KwakTube vows to provide for son despite recent 38% stock loss

During a recent broadcast of "The Return of Superman" on the 11th, KwakTube confessed that his own childhood poverty drives him to spend unsparingly on his 7-month-old son, Taesan, even as his recent stock investments in SK hynix have seen returns drop to -38.16%.

While KwakTube has faced bitter setbacks in stock investing, he showed no hesitation when it comes to spending on his 7-month-old son. He offered a heartwarming confession that the economic hardships of his own childhood have translated into a father's desire to provide his son with everything.

In the episode of KBS 2TV's "The Return of Superman" broadcast on the 11th, KwakTube took his son Taesan to a cultural center, where they shared a special moment meeting peers for the first time. During the visit, KwakTube revealed his unique educational philosophy.

“Both my wife and I are from the provinces, so we don't have many friends in Seoul. I hope Taesan makes many friends in Seoul,” he explained, adding, “I believe social skills should be nurtured from a young age.” His wish was for his son to grow up naturally by mingling with peers, transcending the social environment of his parents.

Taesan, who was 7 months old at the time of filming, showed exceptional sociability by proactively approaching his peers during their first meeting. Watching his son approach the other children more actively than expected, KwakTube remarked with satisfaction, “Seeing Taesan approach them so proactively, I felt he is more sociable than his father.”

Unlike other children who were shy in front of a teacher they had just met, Taesan brightened the atmosphere with constant smiles. KwakTube, who participated in warm-up exercises with his son, could not hide his excitement. He brought laughter to the scene by describing the experience as feeling like he was "at a high school retreat" as he fully immersed himself in the cultural center class.

Above all, KwakTube was captivated by the sight of his son enjoying the class. While watching Taesan fondly, he candidly confessed that the economic deprivation of his childhood has influenced his current spending habits. “It is poverty. The regret of things I couldn't afford when I was young. Perhaps because of that, I seem to buy everything for Taesan without holding back,” he confessed. This moment revealed a paternal love, wanting his son to fully enjoy the things he himself could not.

KwakTube's confession drew attention as it coincided with the stock investment losses he recently disclosed. This past September, he revealed the scale of his investment on his YouTube channel, stating, “I put most of my stock funds into SK hynix. I put in a lot. I practically threw in all the money I had.” In October, he drew attention by revealing that his stock return had reached -38.16%. While he suffered significant losses in his investments, his willingness to spend unsparingly on his son created a striking contrast.

KwakTube married a civil servant five years his junior last October and welcomed his son Taesan this past March. Since his marriage and the birth of his son, he has been showing a new side of himself as a father by sharing his family-centered daily life. In this broadcast, he captured viewers' interest by candidly revealing his affection for his son and his memories of childhood.

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