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