Kim Jeong-tae's son Ji-hoo sees YouTube subscribers triple after Asperger's diagnosis... begins communication [With Dad]

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In "With Dad and Me Season 3," Ji-hoo, the eldest son of Kim Jeong-tae, who was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, moved viewers to tears by taking the initiative to reach out to his younger brother's friends and engage in communication.

On the 22nd, TV CHOSUN's "With Dad and Me Season 3" revealed the daily life of the Kim Jeong-tae family. After school, Ji-hoo, who prefers being alone, quietly left school by himself. Behind him, his younger brother Si-hyun left school noisily with friends, presenting a stark contrast. After school, Si-hyun invited his "three best friends," who visit his home two to three times a week. Kim Jeong-tae naturally continued conversations with Si-hyun's friends. While the living room buzzed with friends, Ji-hoo stayed in his room, listening to lectures and focusing on his studies, spending time alone.

When evening arrived, Kim Jeong-tae's wife asked Ji-hoo, "Could you cook some ramen for your younger siblings?" Ji-hoo, though noting it was his first time making six servings, took on the challenge for his siblings. Meanwhile, in the living room, Kim Jeong-tae, Si-hyun, and Si-hyun's friends were playing together with a balance board. Watching this, Ji-hoo said, "Should I try this too?" and showed a willingness to join in. His younger siblings were surprised by Ji-hoo's change, and Si-hyun expressed joy, saying, "It's been months since I saw my brother playing with friends. I'm excited to play with him."

Seeing Ji-hoo's progress in learning how to interact with friends, Kim Jeong-tae expressed pride, calling it "encouraging." Jeon Hyun-moo and Han Hye-jin also remarked, "We can see he's changing. He's communicating," expressing surprise at the changes in Ji-hoo since his Asperger's syndrome diagnosis.

Meanwhile, Si-hyun, who had been hesitant, brought up the issue of shower independence again by asking his friends, "Do you all shower by yourselves?" Although Si-hyun had previously received a promise from his father to shower independently, Kim Jeong-tae had made various excuses and failed to honor that commitment. Upon learning that Si-hyun's friends had already achieved shower independence in elementary school, Kim Jeong-tae finally declared in front of everyone, "I hereby announce publicly: Kim Si-hyun, from today on, you will shower by yourself." Kim Jeong-tae added, "I feel like I've crossed a point of no return. Even though he's my son, he dislikes it so much that I have no choice. Even Jeon Hyun-moo was giving me strange looks, and I can't keep enduring those glances." He resolved to let his son go.

Taking the opportunity, Kim Jeong-tae began conducting a "survey of suggestions he'd like his son to hear" among Si-hyun's friends. Hearing this, Ji-hoo asked, "Should I try this too? Do your tastes align with Dad's?" Kim Jeong-tae and his wife were surprised by Ji-hoo's initiative in leading the conversation. Ji-hoo then asked, "Aren't you interested in art?" bringing up his own interest in "art," but when the response was lukewarm, he naturally shifted the topic to his siblings' interests. Ji-hoo explained, "I'm not the type to talk with kids, but I wanted to get a bit closer, so I asked questions." Kim Jeong-tae expressed surprise, saying, "I've never seen him like this before," while his wife added, "Ji-hoo has changed. In the past, conversations were one-sided, but today he asked about shared interests. His social skills have really improved." She was moved by her son's enhanced interactions with those around him.

With newfound confidence, Ji-hoo said, "Next time you come to play, I'll cook ramen even more deliciously," showing his older brotherly side. Kim Jeong-tae shared that after the broadcast, school friends also showed interest in Ji-hoo's hobbies and approached him, and that his YouTube channel's subscribers tripled. He conveyed the encouraging news that Ji-hoo's world is expanding alongside these positive changes.

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*This content was translated by AI.