Archive · 17 Jan 2026
BBC Dad's Kids Grown Up
You might remember a funny video from 2017 where a dad was giving a live interview on BBC, and his kids interrupted him.
The dad is Robert E. Kelly, and his kids are Marion and James.
Recently, Robert shared pictures of his kids and family on social media.
Marion is now 12 years old, and James is 9.
They have grown up a lot since the viral video.
Robert also shared pictures of his wife, Kim Jung-A, and their family activities like hiking and doing homework.
People loved the original video because it was so funny and cute.
Now, everyone is happy to see how the kids have grown up.
Robert E. Kelly's children, Marion and James, have grown up since their viral BBC interview in 2017.
Marion is now 12 years old, and James is 9.
Kelly shared recent family photos on social media, including pictures from a Halloween party and a hike.
The viral video featured Marion walking into the frame during Kelly's BBC interview, followed by his wife trying to manage the situation.
The family has continued to share updates on their lives, including photos of Kim Jung-A and the children's activities.
- Who
- Robert E. Kelly and his family
- What
- The children from the viral BBC interview are now grown up
- When
- The viral video was in 2017, and updates were shared in 2024 and 2025
- Where
- The family is based in South Korea
- Why
- Robert E. Kelly shared updates on social media to mark the anniversary of the viral moment
- Father's Name
- Robert E. Kelly
- Daughter's Name
- Marion
- Son's Name
- James
- Daughter's Age
- 12
- Son's Age
- 9
- Wife's Name
- Kim Jung-A
- Viral Video Year
- 2017