“I have to go straight home.” Hyun Bin’s words, repeated in recent broadcasts and everyday moments, all point to one clear reason. In one hand, a slice of grilled pork neck; in the other toys for his son. The charismatic actor’s daily routine is increasingly defined by a single role: coming home as a devoted father.
On December 28, Son Ye Jin gained attention after she posted a short video on social media featuring herself “Grilled pork neck.” The clip showed pork sizzling on a pan, slowly browning to perfection, accompanied by a short caption saying she enjoyed the meal. What caught fans’ interest wasn’t just the food, but the timing. Instead of cooking it immediately after receiving it, she waited almost a month before sharing the moment.
Pork neck was first introduced on MBC’s variety show Omniscient interfering vision on December 27th. While filming on a snowy day, Hyun Bin received meat as a gift from Lee Young Ja. Watching it grill next to dried vegetables, whole garlic and fresh kimchi, he praised its rich flavor, noting how flavorful the fat was.
Instead of consuming it right away, Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin chose to wait for the right time at home. Son Ye Jin’s quiet, undecorated cooking video reflects the couple’s laid-back lifestyle, which prioritizes shared family time over immediacy.
The reason why Hyun Bin goes straight home doesn’t stop at food. In a previously released YouTube interview, his demeanor brightened noticeably whenever his three-year-old son was mentioned. During nearly 40 minutes of conversation, it was those moments — talking about her son — that brought out her most genuine smile.
Colleagues also shared their observations. “I saw the photos and it looks like something out of a cartoon”, one said, while another remarked, “He’s the most beautiful baby I’ve ever seen.” Every comment was met with Hyun Bin’s calm smile. Talking about her son’s interests, she explained that the child loves firefighting helicopters and carries a small toy with him everywhere.
Off set, the same pattern continues. Stories emerged of Hyun Bin lingering in the aisles of convenience stores near his lodgings. When asked about it, he simply said that he feels guilty about being away on business and wants his son to feel that every time dad comes home, he brings something back, no matter how small.
In the end, Hyun Bin’s early clockings make perfect sense. In one hand she holds a thoughtful pig neck gift, in the other a toy for her son. Stepping away from the spotlight, his path takes him straight home, clearly showing where his priorities now lie.
Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin got married in 2022 and share a young son. While a commanding screen presence remains his hallmark, Hyun Bin’s daily life tells a quieter story of contentment, family and choosing home above all else.
Sources: Daum
