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Actor Daniel Choi shed tears at a surprise birthday party organized by his friends.
The episode of tvN's variety program 'Gugidong Friends' aired on the 8th featured Jang Do-yeon, Lee Da-hee, Daniel Choi, Jang Keun-suk, Ahn Jae-hyun, and Kyung Soo-jin, who prepared a surprise birthday party one day before Daniel Choi's birthday.
On the day of his birthday, Daniel Choi could not hide his surprise at his friends' unexpected surprise party, saying, "I really didn't know. I never thought about it. It's been too long since I celebrated my birthday."
Overcome with emotion, he began to tear up and then made an excuse, saying, "I was so startled that candlelight got into my eyes." In response, Jang Do-yeon said, "You should brag to your family. You're being loved so much here," and Daniel Choi conveyed his heartfelt feelings, saying, "My father would be happy if he saw this broadcast. We're an orphan family."

Earlier, Daniel Choi's father had sent a sincere message congratulating him on his birthday, moving everyone.
Afterward, Daniel Choi was immersed in emotion as he looked at the impromptu photos taken during the party once his friends had all left. At that moment, Ahn Jae-hyun and Jang Keun-suk were greatly flustered when they saw him wiping away tears as they passed by in the hallway.
Upon hearing the news of Daniel Choi's tears, his friends gathered again and were moved to tears themselves upon seeing him crying. Jang Do-yeon remarked, "I thought we were doing this to make you happy, but it seems we're receiving something even greater."
In an interview with the production team, Daniel Choi expressed his true feelings: "It's been too long since I celebrated my birthday. Celebrating my birthday with the Gugidong Friends feels like a wonderful connection and destiny. It's been a long time since I felt such emotions. I am so grateful and deeply touched."
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