Actor Kim Seung-hyun Proudly Meets Daughter's Boyfriend on YouTube: 'His Salary Is Higher Than Mine'

Korean actor Kim Seung-hyun welcomed the new year by doing what many fathers find both exciting and nerve-wracking: sitting down face-to-face with his daughter's boyfriend. In a heartwarming video posted to the popular family YouTube channel "Gwangsan Kim Family" on March 1, Kim Seung-hyun met with his eldest daughter Subin's partner and left viewers with an unexpected reaction that has since charmed audiences across South Korea.

Meeting the Boyfriend

The video, titled "Subin, you have to be happy for a long, long time...?" opened with Kim Seung-hyun announcing that there was "one couple I absolutely had to meet" to start the year right. The actor, known for his candid and often humorous approach to family life on camera, sat down with 27-year-old Subin and her boyfriend at a restaurant for what turned out to be a surprisingly relaxed conversation.

When the topic of work came up, Subin's boyfriend shared that his daily routine consisted mainly of going back and forth between work and home. He mentioned that his position had been elevated since their last meeting, and when pressed about his earnings, he casually revealed that his annual salary now exceeded 100 million won, approximately 75,000 dollars. Kim Seung-hyun's reaction was immediate and refreshingly honest. He turned to his daughter and said, "That's better than me. Hold onto him tight," drawing laughs from everyone at the table.

A Father's Quiet Approval

The conversation revealed more about the boyfriend's character as he discussed the challenges of his management role in the beauty industry. He explained that overseeing staff required constant learning and adaptation, noting that "everyone thinks differently, so I've decided to try to understand each person." Kim Seung-hyun appeared genuinely impressed by the young man's maturity and work ethic.

The actor acknowledged that having both Subin and her boyfriend working in the same beauty industry gave them a shared understanding of each other's professional struggles. "Since you both work in the same field, you can empathize with each other and talk things through together. I think that's really good," he remarked warmly. His approval was made even more tangible when he took the couple shopping and bought his daughter's boyfriend new clothes, attaching a meaningful condition to the gift: "Wear this and be happy with Subin for a long, long time."

A Single Father's Journey

For longtime fans of the Gwangsan Kim Family channel, the video carried deeper emotional weight. Kim Seung-hyun raised Subin as a single father after his relationship with her mother ended before they married. He navigated the challenges of single parenthood while maintaining his acting career, eventually finding happiness when he married television writer Jang Jeong-yun in 2020 after meeting on MBN's cooking show "Altorang." In 2024, the couple welcomed their second daughter, Riyun.

Subin has grown up largely in the public eye through her father's various television appearances, including KBS's "Mr. House Husband." Her development from the little girl viewers first met on reality TV into a working professional with a stable relationship has become a heartwarming narrative that the channel's subscribers have followed closely over the years.

The video struck a chord with viewers who appreciated Kim Seung-hyun's honest and supportive approach to his daughter's relationship. Rather than playing the stereotypical overprotective father, he showed genuine interest in the boyfriend's career and personal growth, ultimately expressing his blessing through both words and thoughtful gestures. His comment about the boyfriend earning more than him, delivered with characteristic self-deprecating humor, perfectly captured the mix of pride and playful jealousy that resonates with parents everywhere.