Better than His Drama Character: Park Bo-gum’s Touching Act for an Elementary School Fan Goes Viral

It turns out Park Bo-gum isn’t just charming in his drama When Life Gives You Tangerines—he’s equally heartwarming in real life.

On April 17, veteran actor Jung Eun-pyo shared a touching story about Park Bo-gum on Instagram. He praised the actor’s moving performance in the hit K-drama and revealed a personal anecdote that highlights Bo-gum’s sincerity off-screen.

“My daughter Ha-eun once appeared on a TV show when she was in elementary school and said she liked Park Bo-gum,” Jung wrote. “Months later, after the broadcast aired, a gift box arrived at our home. Inside was a Love in the Moonlight DVD, a signed photocard, and a handwritten letter.”

Jung explained that Park Bo-gum had no personal connection to their family. “We’d never met him, so I assume he must have seen the show, tracked down our address, and sent the gift himself. I was deeply moved by his kindness. Even his handwriting was beautiful—just like his heart.”

Alongside the post, Jung shared photos of the thoughtful gift. The letter from Bo-gum to Ha-eun read, "I used to watch ‘Bungeoppang Star Junior Show’ often, and I was touched to hear that the adorable girl from the show cheered for me. I’m sending this card with gratitude. I hope you grow up healthy and wise.”

The gesture left many fans touched, praising Park Bo-gum’s attentiveness and genuine warmth.

Jung Eun-pyo also added a humorous twist to the post. “My wife was praising Bo-gum’s character in the drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, so I asked her, ‘How good of a husband is he supposed to be?’ She went on and on about how great both the character and the actor are... and I felt a tiny pang of jealousy,” he joked.

He continued playfully, “I want to watch the drama—but I’m not sure if I can handle seeing someone out-husband me like that!”

He ended the post with a mix of admiration and competitive spirit. “I really do like Park Bo-gum, but now I’m worried that Yang Gwan-sik (his character) might just be a better husband than me. Thank you, Park Bo-gum, for your warm heart. Yang Gwan-sik… you’re officially my rival.”

Following the end of When Life Gives You Tangerines, Park Bo-gum has taken on a new role as the host of KBS2’s music talk show The Seasons: Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile. As the first actor to lead a season of The Seasons, Bo-gum is bringing a refreshing energy to the show. Audiences have praised his steady growth as an MC, as well as his natural charm, musical talent, piano skills, and ability to connect with artists through music.

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