'BBC Dad' shares photo of his 'very grown up' kids nine years after they crashed his interview in viral moment
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Key Points:
- In 2017, Professor Robert Kelly's BBC interview on South Korea's political crisis went viral when his young children unexpectedly entered his home office, causing a humorous disruption that captivated viewers worldwide.
- The clip has since amassed 65 million views on the BBC's YouTube channel, and Robert has shared updates on his now-teenage children, Marion (13) and James (10), highlighting their growth since the viral moment.
- Despite initial fears that the incident might harm his career, Robert embraced his unexpected fame as "BBC Dad," even experiencing moments like being stopped for selfies, and clarified that the viral video was an authentic family moment, not staged.
- The family appeared again in a 2020 BBC interview during the Covid-19 pandemic, delighting audiences once more with their lively presence.
- Robert and his wife Jung-a addressed misinterpretations of the viral video, emphasizing it was simply a genuine family blooper without any ideological or staged intent.
