Update on a father who lost his mother, wife, and child within a year.. Moon Cheon-sik: "I'll take responsibility for showing you around the broadcasting station" — A heartwarming story spreads [Star Issue]

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A heartwarming story from comedian Moon Cheon-sik (49) has become a hot topic across online platforms.

Earlier, netizen A shared a heartbreaking family story on Threads. "This is my recent mental state," A wrote. "My wife passed away last August, our second child in September, and my mother in November. I even considered joining them, but I've kept going because of our beloved eldest child. However, surviving has been incredibly difficult."

A continued, "So I decided to change my mindset: 'Let's live well!' When we go out together, everyone else is with their parents, which used to make me feel very pessimistic. Now, since we're out anyway, I think we should have fun and create happy memories. That shift in perspective has made things feel much lighter. Honestly, I'm still scared and overwhelmed, but once I changed my thinking, I could take one step at a time."

As of the 16th, the post had received over 20,000 likes, 139 reposts, and nearly 1,000 comments, sparking widespread attention.

Unexpectedly, another figure emerged, drawing even more interest from netizens: Moon Cheon-sik himself left a comment after reading A's story.

On the 15th, Moon responded to A's post with, "I'm cheering for you strongly! If you and your son come to Seoul, I'll take care of showing you around the broadcasting station and treating you to lunch. Stay strong, father."

In reply on the 16th, A wrote, "Hello! Thank you so much for your support. Is it really okay for us to visit?"

Netizens then launched a relay of Moon's heartwarming deeds. "He's not someone who makes empty promises. I've seen him quietly visit a hamburger shop owner he met on SNS," one commented. Another added, "Moon Cheon-sik (a nickname: Moon Cheon-sa) also volunteers at orphanages with his son." A third wrote, "(Moon) Cheon-sik is an angel, just like always."

In fact, last month, Moon shared on SNS that promoting struggling restaurants for free is his hobby. "Today I'm heading to a restaurant in Daechi-dong. For 27 years since my debut, I've visited countless delicious spots. If we're going to eat anyway, it's better to support restaurants in need rather than those already crowded with lines. Today, I'll go, buy food with my own money ('I'm buying this myself'), film a video, and share it on Instagram & YouTube Red Sea. Why? Because I love doing it. It reminds me of people who helped me when I was struggling. If you know any restaurant in need, please leave a comment or send a DM (direct message). Keep going, owners!" Moon had previously spread this positive influence. Since then, posts supporting small business owners and promoting their shops have been consistently uploaded on his SNS.

Additionally, Moon revealed that he has been donating to orphanages for years after disclosing that his eldest son, born in 2012, suffers from a congenital rare disease called pyogenic granuloma. In 2020, Moon wrote on SNS: "I often receive DMs from strangers saying, 'My parents are sick, I can't find a job, I'm struggling financially, and I feel like dying. You're an entertainer, you earn well and have plenty of money, right? If you lend me a few million won, I'll definitely repay you.' For the first time, let me explain why I've coldly rejected or even failed to reply to such messages. There is a place I support. It's a facility where about 40 children are cared for—children who were born sicker than my son Ju-wan (my eldest), with incurable illnesses, or abandoned without reason. That place receives very little support. The dining hall needs replacement as it's old, the multi-purpose truck is worn out and must be replaced, we need to host a coming-of-age celebration for newly arrived babies, replace the septic tank, and install rubber flooring in the playground to ensure children don't get hurt." He shared his heartfelt intentions at the time.

Moon Cheon-sik married a non-celebrity wife in 2010, welcomed their son in 2012, and later embraced their daughter in 2016.

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