Shin Hyun-tak's son, Hal, impresses with his looks, resembling ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo, during a recent episode of 'The Return of Superman.'
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Actor Shin Hyun-tak's son Hal captivated the audience with his outstanding visuals. In particular, his appearance resembling ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo in childhood drew attention. Yesterday (14th), KBS 2TV's 'The Return of Superman' aired a segment showing Jaejoong's parenting challenge at the home of Shin Hyun-tak and his Japanese wife Saya. On this day, Shin Hyun-tak said, 'My son's visuals are truly the best,' showing exceptional confidence in Hal. Shin introduced Hal to Jaejoong, saying, 'He's a close uncle to Dad and has raised 12 babies. He's more experienced than Dad,' which attracted attention. In fact, Jaejoong mentioned, 'I have 8 sisters and 14 nephews. I recently had a baby nephew, so I am confident in parenting,' showcasing his skills in diaper changing and putting children to sleep. Shin Hyun-tak described Jaejoong as 'polite, funny, and having many commonalities,' showing exceptional friendship. Jaejoong couldn't hide his admiration upon seeing Hal, saying, 'My sister-in-law resembles BTS's Jungkook, but Hal has a face that perfectly mixes my brother and sister-in-law's features, making him very handsome and beautiful. I don't know how to express it.' The broadcast particularly noted Hal's resemblance to Cha Eun-woo as a child. When Jaejoong exclaimed, 'Isn't he almost the third Cha Eun-woo?' Shin revealed, 'I was curious and looked for childhood photos of Cha Eun-woo, and I was really surprised at how similar they are.' The childhood photos of Cha Eun-woo shown were astonishingly synchronized with Hal, impressing the cast. While feeding Hal formula, Jaejoong praised, 'This is a truly precious life. I want to thank Hal's parents for showing him to the world and 'The Return of Superman.' If not shown, it would be a global loss. He has amazing visuals.' The episode also featured Hal's adorable moments, being shy and fussing in Jaejoong's arms, bringing smiles to viewers.
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