iKON members experience the challenges of childcare in new video

Members of iKON faced the unpredictable realities of parenting while caring for 14-month-old I-do in a video released by SONGCHELIN GUIDE. The group experienced various tasks, including preparing beef and pumpkin fried rice for the infant, who consumes between 200g and 300g per meal.

Members of the group iKON experienced the difficulties of parenting firsthand while caring for a 14-month-old baby. A video released by SONGCHELIN GUIDE captured the members visiting the home of the baby, I-do, to experience the process of childcare, ranging from changing diapers to preparing baby food.

Differences in parenting styles: "Free-range vs. Protective"

While caring for I-do, who was 14 months and 12 days old at the time of filming, the members displayed different parenting styles. One member showed a "free-range" attitude, suggesting that holding a baby too closely can actually make things harder and stating, "I think you should just leave the baby alone." In contrast, another member showed a "protective" style by continuously showing interest in and looking after the baby, revealing a difference in their approaches.

The members also gauged the difficulty of childcare by observing the baby's behavior. As the baby followed along calmly, one member rated the difficulty as "one out of five stars," noting that the baby was not fussing. However, as the baby moved around and struggled to focus, reactions such as "we are bothering the baby too much" or "it is not easy" followed, making them realize the unpredictable variables of childcare.

Beef minced meat baby food and a 300g meal portion

To prepare meals, one of the core processes of the childcare experience, the members used ingredients they had purchased. One member prepared "beef and pumpkin fried rice" using Hanwoo minced meat that had been prepared the previous day for I-do. The process of feeding the carefully prepared baby food to the infant was not smooth, as the baby tended to explore the surroundings or wander around rather than bringing the food to their mouth.

Specific information regarding the baby's food intake was also shared during this process. Upon checking the dietary information, the members confirmed that I-do eats between 200g and 300g per meal, expressing surprise that 300g is quite a large amount. The members finished the meal by encouraging the baby to eat by themselves.

"How hard must it be for mothers?" A time to feel the weight of parenting

The unexpected situations and repetitive daily routines that occur during childcare made the members realize the weight of parenting once again. As the series of tasks—changing diapers, playing with toys, and managing meals—repeated, the members reacted by saying, "I can't believe this has to be done every day."

In particular, watching the mess created during the baby's mealtime, the members empathized with the hardships of parents in charge of childcare, asking, "How hard must it be for mothers?" Although it was for a short time, the members concluded the day having realized through the process of responding to the baby's needs and caring for their daily life that childcare is not mere play, but a task requiring constant patience and attention.

Source: original video (YouTube)