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Post by twilightelusion on Jan 3, 2011 14:47:36 GMT 8
[101228] 2AM Jo Kwon's childhood ddokbokki restaurant story touched fans "When I was young all I could do for my parents was restraining myself even if there was something I really wanted to eat..." Idol singer, Jo Kwon's childhood story was truly touching. In the recently published book "Sebakwi - The Family Story", Jo Kwon honestly revealed the story from his childhood. At times when business was tough and economy was bad all little Jo Kwon could do for his parents was to make sure he did not complain or behave like a spoiled child. "Even if I wanted something I tried my best to pretend not to care. Even if I wanted to eat something I had to hold back. That was the only thing little Kwon could do for his parents," Jo Kwon confessed. And the "ddokbokki restaurant story" made fans cry. Jo Kwon explained, "Every time I came home from school, nobody was around. Both of my parents worked and sometimes they would come home passed dinner time. My stomach would grumble. In the morning when my mother was about to go to work I remember she said, 'Kwon-ah, if you are hungry, go to the restaurant across the street and eat whatever you want to eat. Tell the owner that Mommy will pay for it later, okay?' So for a few days I went to the restaurant to eat on credit and the owner started to look at me differently. She said, 'Why hasn't you mother paid up? It's been quite a while. Want to ask for a credit in a ddokbokki restaurant?' All the kids in the neighborhood were looking at me so I stuffed a whole roll of kimbap down my throat and ran away. After that I was afraid the owner might come and look for me so I hid. I thought, 'Today I will just have to wait until Mommy comes home', so I sat on the stairs and waited for my mother. The wait was long and cold." Jo Kwon also revealed the anxious time when he lived as a trainee for 8 years and his happiness when he received his first income. "The amount printed in my bank book was 200,000 won. It was the first income I earned after I debuted as a singer. I held the bank book and thought about what I should do with it. Then I decided to settle the cell phone fee and called my mother. 'Mom, I used my first income to settle the cell phone fee! Isn't it great?' And my mother cried." So many readers and fans cried reading that part. Netizens gave encouraging comments such as, "I read the whole thing and I cried. I hope he will continue to be good and be a filial son", "He grew up so well and cheerful in that hard times ㅠㅠ He doesn't fuss about it on television shows and he works hard." SOURCE: NATE TRANSLATION by suzelle@IAMfor2AM - 2AM International Forum PLEASE DO NOT TAKE OUT WITHOUT CREDITING.[/center]
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Post by twilightelusion on Jan 3, 2011 14:48:44 GMT 8
Reminds me once again how much i really admire him as a person. Seriously.
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Post by suzelle on Jan 3, 2011 14:52:39 GMT 8
I cried again.
Gosh, he's such a good kid. How can we not respect him for that?
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Post by ohthatlove on Jan 3, 2011 14:59:06 GMT 8
I don't think i suffered as much as a child back then, though i only have a 2 years difference as him. My sister is of the same age as him, and i don't even remember me and my sister having a childhood story like Kwonnie.
I couldn't imagine what happen back then and little Kwonnie have to go through all these ordeals. His story really inspires us a lot. I guess this is why his perseverance and determination has allowed him to be successful in showbiz now. It's a really touching story. I'm also glad that Kwonnie's mum didn't really complain about his long trainee days to JYP at all back then.
I'm totally in awe in his personality and his "100 principles of life" which he even listed out in a board in his room. My admiration for Kwonnie is the reason why he's my 2AM bias. That's why i respect him so much!
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Post by twilightelusion on Jan 3, 2011 14:59:11 GMT 8
suzelleStop crying!! You are at the office!!
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Post by ar3knee on Jan 3, 2011 15:01:08 GMT 8
I'm touched just by reading this news.... I couldn't hold my emotions if I read through the whole story T-T
Kwonnie such a good kid.. I'm sure he'll always be like that till the end ^^
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Post by link2van on Jan 3, 2011 15:05:42 GMT 8
I love, admire, and respect you KWON... >_<
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Post by Dawn on Jan 3, 2011 15:06:09 GMT 8
I have so much respect for him. This is the reason why I like him so much. In my point of view, he really is a loving son and to think that he is an only child but he isn't a spoiled brat. Everything he has and everything he would have in the future, he deserves it. It's nice to see that he does this for his parents. So it is true then, that behind every laughter is a deep story hidden. He had to go through such trials to get where he is at now. And happiness in that form is sweet. He is such a good son and I'm sure in the future he would be a great father.
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Post by yobishi on Jan 3, 2011 15:25:52 GMT 8
the past is what makes him like he is today.. How I admire him so much. Hope he will always shine, coz he deserves every single of it. *cry cry
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Post by goof on Jan 3, 2011 15:27:00 GMT 8
Kwonnie the year has just begun and you already had this here grown woman cry twice, you've touched my cold heart so many times... you smile, you persevere, you stay, you confront, you dont hide, even to this day i still cant understand how you do it, how've you managed to follow your dreams and give it your all, i still cant understand how you do it with a smile for everyone when there is so much past hurt and trials inside...
i really do admire you, i fell for your happy kkab at first but the more i get to know about you the more you get my respect and love.. be always happy Leader Kwon
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Post by ilovekwonnie on Jan 3, 2011 15:28:35 GMT 8
Kwon-ah, You really make me respect and admire you more. Stay Happy always Kwon! Fighting!
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Post by fai on Jan 3, 2011 15:35:00 GMT 8
truly touched by his story. The more I know about him, the more I respect and admire him. I hope, he can continue being like that, humble, caring, nice, hard-working, determined and of course, kkap ^^, he will lead 2AM to go even further and succeed.
Best wishes for the new year to the man ^^
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Post by nf_ella on Jan 3, 2011 16:05:41 GMT 8
that's so sad. his past made him what he is today. he really deserves to love and to be loved. hope he will continue being a successful person and live happily ever after with his family and his loved ones (hopefully with ga-in?). hehe ^______^
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Post by mss89 on Jan 3, 2011 16:22:52 GMT 8
Cry again becoz of his story. I really admire him . Although everything was hard, but he grew up well and became a really good singer and entertainer like now. He's working hard to help his parents but just hope he can stay healthy . Kwon ah Fighting !
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Post by mradam on Jan 3, 2011 17:22:20 GMT 8
That why i see kwon sometime look like a kid, because when he was a child, he dont have fun like other kid. He have to act mature at that time,
And now he can do what ever he want and live life to the fullest.
Respect to him
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