On October 9, 2024, Mingyu of SEVENTEEN delighted fans by posting an Instagram reel showcasing his parents. This TikTok-style video featured both nostalgic and recent photos of his mom, dad, and himself. It marked the first occasion on which he publicly revealed his parents’ faces, creating a memorable experience for fans.
The reel was met with enthusiastic responses as fans appreciated its genuine and heartfelt atmosphere, with several commenting that it had a fan edit vibe due to its light-hearted and informal feel.
“Both of his parents are giving visuals,”remarked one fan.
This post not only showcased Mingyu’s fun-loving relationship with his family, but it also prompted a flood of endearing comments from fans who were touched by the sweet gesture.
“Everyone was curious about why Mingyu asked us to send him baby photos, and it turns out that this was his intention. He’s just too cute, pleaseeee,”a fan shared.
“Face cards really do run in the family, wow!”another fan commented.
“I bet his parents high-five each other whenever they see Mingyu,”an excited fan exclaimed.
“Mingyu is truly the perfect blend of his parents (and he and his sister look so similar)! They really won the genetic lottery,”another fan noted.
Many fans remarked on the striking resemblance among his family members.
“MINGYU’S REEL IS SO ADORABLE, I LOVE THE KIM FAMILY,”one fan gushed.
“He’s basically a mini version of his dad, only his facial features resemble his mom’s more closely,”another fan observed.
“So cute! They’re his parents, but it’s fascinating to see how he embodies both of them,”yet another fan pointed out.
“OMG, he’s literally 50% mom and 50% dad,”another fan expressed.
Mingyu Shows Off His Parents
On October 9, 2024, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu captivated fans with a reel containing rare images of his parents, who previously appeared publicly only once in a SEVENTEEN project. While his mother has made some public appearances, his father has generally maintained a low profile.
He playfully teased CARATs, asking,
“I’m working on something fun… Can CARATs share childhood photos?”
This light-hearted message was followed by the reel, which included a voiceover stating, “It all started with my mom, followed by my dad, and then they had me.” The video showcased individual shots of Mingyu’s mother, heartwarming moments with a baby Mingyu, and youthful images of his father. It also featured an array of adorable baby photos of himself placed alongside his current self.
The thumbnail for the reel portrayed young Mingyu enjoying a water slide at a water park. Fans were thrilled to get a peek into his family dynamics, and the reel quickly gained popularity, amassing 8.1 million views and 1 million likes within just an hour of its release. Currently, it has exceeded 30 million views, demonstrating the overwhelming appreciation from fans.
Always known for his close ties to his family, Mingyu previously made headlines in July 2024 when he gifted his parents 500 million KRW for Parents’ Day, distributing the amount equally between his mom and dad. Fans humorously highlighted that his generous present far exceeded YG Entertainment’s entire earnings for the second quarter of that year, which tallied at 300 million KRW.
The star expressed that this gesture was his way of giving thanks for everything his parents have done for him, and this reel further illustrates the profound connection he shares with them.
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