Son celebrates parents' 70th birthdays with 30-year-old reply and cash gift

A son honored his educator parents' 70th birthdays on KBS 'Fun-Staurant' by presenting a scroll letter containing a 30-year-delayed reply to his mother. The celebration included a 5 million won gift from the father to the mother, a former principal.

A special event prepared by a son to celebrate the 70th birthdays of his parents, who dedicated their lives to education, filled the scene with emotion and joy. This episode, revealed through KBS 'Fun-Staurant', captured warm family moments commemorating the mother's 70th birthday and the father's debut.

A reply delivered after 30 years: "Father was a lifelong companion"

The highlight of the day was a scroll letter prepared by the son to celebrate his mother's 70th birthday. The mother recalled how, during her school years, her husband used to send her letters directly to her school once every month. She confessed that while he sent letters every month at the time, she had never once written a reply. That first reply in 30 years was delivered in the form of a scroll.

The letter, read by the son, contained heartfelt gratitude, stating that the mother was able to shine throughout her life as an English teacher and later as a principal thanks to the father, who shared the weight of the household by her side. The mother credited her husband, saying, "I was able to serve as principal because my husband silently supported me," while the son delivered a message asking them to "lay down the heavy responsibilities now and become a reliable pillar by our side." Facing the reply after 30 years, the father showed deep emotion, and the mother's eyes welled with tears as she recalled the years her children had grown.

The lives of educators: "A modern woman mother and a silent father"

The couple's lives can be summarized by their mutual respect and cooperation. The mother was described as a "modern woman" who was exceptional even back when she used to drive. Despite the era when female social activity was rare, she built a successful career in education, serving as a researcher, supervisor, vice principal, and principal.

The father's support played a major role in this process. There were times when the father struggled while challenging himself for the supervisor exam, but the couple's roles harmonized when the mother passed the selection for the only supervisor position in North Gyeongsang Province. The son defined their lives as "the breathing of a couple," honoring the years both spent dedicated to being educators.

A 5 million won twist: Laughter following the tears

While the atmosphere became solemn following the emotional reading of the letter, a subsequent twist event changed the mood of the scene. As another gift prepared for the mother, the father presented an event containing 5 million won. Mentioning the "Shin Saimdang style," the mother could not hide her joy, showing a bright smile at the carefully prepared cash gift.

The moment of tears that began with the letter led to a pleasant conclusion with the cash event, serving as a place to confirm the deep affection and bond between the parents and their child. The son concluded the family festival by expressing his wish that "I hope my mother, who has lived life so diligently, will work more happily in the future."

Source: KBS WORLD TV (YouTube)