Lee Soo-geun Confesses to Couple Worried About Their Son's Growth Delay, "Our Son Also Has Motor Skill Issues"

On the 20th, KBS Joy's "Ask Anything" featured a couple worried about their prematurely born son with slow growth development, comforted by Lee Soo-geun. Photo by KBS Joy "Ask Anything" broadcast capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Comedian Lee Soo-geun comforted a couple with a prematurely born son whose growth is slow, confessing that his own son also has issues with motor skills.

On the 20th, KBS Joy's 'Ask Anything' featured a couple worried about their prematurely born son’s slow growth and development.

During the broadcast, the boy’s father said, "The child looks healthy, but my wife developed preeclampsia and gave birth to our son at seven months," adding, "When my wife entered the delivery room, we were told the baby might have complications."

He continued, "The surgery lasted five hours," and "Our son was born early, weighing only 653g, less than 1kg."

The boy’s mother shared, "Our son’s growth and development are below that of a typical 7-year-old. He should be starting school next year, but we’re unsure whether to delay enrollment or send him as planned."

Lee Soo-geun asked, "How is your son’s relationship with friends at kindergarten?" The mother replied, "He communicates well with friends, but it’s hard to say he’s like a typical 7-year-old."

Hearing this, Seo Jang-hoon asked, "What did the hospital recommend?"

The mother responded, "They said his physical growth and height will gradually improve, but I’m worried. Some friends who were in the incubator with him weigh 23kg, but our son weighs less than 15kg."

The father added, "When I came home tired from work, I joked that we had no money or food. Then my son brought his piggy bank and told me to use it to buy food. He’s so thoughtful."

He continued, "Over time, I feel sorry for hurting my wife with words like ‘What are you feeding him at home?’ or ‘Why doesn’t he eat well?’"

Lee Soo-geun shared, "My son is the same. He has motor skill issues, with disabilities in his right arm and right leg."

He advised, "It’s upsetting, but parents need to be strong. We must believe nothing bad will happen and avoid stressing each other. We promised to think of this as a blessing and do our best to raise him beautifully. That mindset helped reduce our stress."

Seo Jang-hoon also added, "We should be grateful if the son can live normally without major health problems like other children. Starting school late is a worry for later."

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