
Actor Kang Suk-woo (69) became a grandfather with the birth of his grandson.
On Wednesday, Kang shared a photo of his grandson's birth card on his Instagram, stating, "My son has fathered a son. At that hospital."
He continued, "I still vividly remember meeting my son at 5 a.m. on November 23, 1991, and as time has passed, a great gift has arrived," expressing his joy at welcoming the new baby.
Kang also shared photos from his son Kang Joon-young's wedding. In the photos, Kang Joon-young drew attention for his handsome appearance that resembles his father.
In the comments on the post, Kang Suk-woo's daughter and fellow actor Kang Da-eun left a heart emoticon to offer her congratulations.
Netizens responded with reactions such as "A handsome man has once again fathered a handsome son," "Certified as a pretty boy right after birth," and "Congratulations."
In response, Kang wrote, "Thank you. I am sorry that I have not been able to reply to each of your precious messages one by one," adding, "I gratefully accept your congratulations. I hope that good things will also come to all of you."
Kang Joon-young previously gained recognition for his appearance on the SBS variety show "Dad, I Have a Date." He later became a topic of conversation when it was revealed that he scored 393 out of a possible 400 points on the College Scholastic Ability Test and graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Yonsei University. Thanks to his handsome looks, he also earned the nickname "Yonsei University's Jung Yong-hwa."
Meanwhile, Kang Suk-woo, born in 1957, married in 1990 and welcomed his son Kang Joon-young the following year and his daughter Kang Da-eun in 1995. Kang Da-eun is currently active as an actress and model.