They’ll do anything for their children, and go above and beyond in their daddy duties. Here are our favourite father characters in Korean dramas
Dads just don’t get as much love as mums, but there are some fictitious fathers that really deserve Parent of the Year awards. They’re always there for their offspring and offer amazing nuggets of wisdom and life advice. They’re often funny, sometimes tragic, but always full of love.
Here are eight of our favourite K-drama dads. Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there!
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Sung Dong-il (played by beloved Korean veteran actor Sung Dong-il; yes they have the same name) is your classic hardworking ’80s dad who’s always struggling and trying his best for the family. Dong-il is sometimes gruff and tough, and often deals with situations in a hilarious manner, but is 100 per cent heart and love when it comes to his kids Duk-seon, Bo-ra and No-eul. He scolds them and makes fun of them, but in his most heartfelt moments, often not in front of his children, his dedication and love for them will make you shed tears. Because this slice-of-life and coming-of-age drama is so relatable, Dong-il will remind many of us of our own fathers—very few open displays of affection, but always quietly loving us.