Jaejoong's touching childhood narrative captivated viewers when it emerged on KBS2’s 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant. During the episode that aired on March 28, Jaejoong reminisced about his earlier years with his parents while they looked at old photo albums. As they flipped through kindergarten pictures, Jaejoong came across a childhood crush, leading his mother to jokingly tease him about it. He laughed it off, denying any romantic involvement and merely acknowledging his fondness for the girl.

Their trip down memory lane took an emotional turn when they reached photos from when Jaejoong was three years old, the time he was adopted. His mother emotionally recalled the day he came into her life and shared heartwarming anecdotes of how deeply connected they were from the start.

Watching the heartfelt interactions, MC Boom commented on the abundance of photos, highlighting the evident love and care put into capturing their memories. Jaejoong's mother reminisced about their initial encounter and the immediate bond they formed, recounting touching moments that demonstrated the strong attachment between them.

Jaejoong was adopted at the age of three into a family with eight daughters and only learned about his adoption when he received a call from his birth mother while working as a member of TVXQ. His biological mother later revealed her challenging experiences in a 2013 interview, detailing her struggles with domestic violence, early divorce, and financial hardships that led to the decision to send Jaejoong to another family for care, not realizing it would be an official adoption.