As Emily watched her dad and Mr. Johnson interact, she realized that her feelings weren't about her teacher being a replacement for her dad but about the qualities she admired in him - kindness, patience, and understanding.
The song served as a primary theme for the 2016 K-drama Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God).
While the song is a romantic ballad, the term "Dad Crush" adds a layer of modern slang to the conversation. According to culture critics at Smile Politely , a dad crush is defined as: