5th Gen Idol’s Father Gains Attention After His Photo Surfaces Online

KickFlip‘s Donghwa is receiving attention for an unexpected reason!

After photos of his dad surfaced online, they immediately went viral.

Donghwa’s dad when he was in his 20s and black-haired Donghwa look exactly the same… the power of genetics is insane.

동화아버지 20대때랑 흑발동화랑ㅈㅉ똑같은거같애.. 유전자힘 미침 pic.twitter.com/WNAENL5MTV

— 미정이 (@33kkikki) December 14, 2025

Fans noted just how much his dad looked like him in his younger years. Particularly, the resemblance is strongest when they have the same hair color.

Netizens were left in awe of his handsome father and their strong genetics.

• “Holy crap, how did he live as a regular person?”
• “A handsome man gives birth to a handsome man.”
• “If he debuted right now just like that, I think the reaction would be great.”
• “Wow, he’s totally an idol.”