Model Lee Hyun-yi exudes a global passion for education for her two sons.
In the 6th episode of the MBN·MBC Drama Net entertainment program 'Living Report', which airs on the 30th at 10:20 PM, model Lee Hyun-yi appears as a 'client' seeking a customized overseas living guide for her children's education. In response, MC Lee Ji-hye and Jay Seon engage in an uncompromising 'education fever battle' over the Philippines, known as the 'holy land of English education in Asia', and Malta, the 'new mecca of language study'.
On this day, Lee Hyun-yi, a 'working mom' raising two sons aged 9 and 5, expresses in an interview with the production team, "I want to show my children that the world is wide," and presents her conditions for overseas living as a country where they can not only learn English but also experience a second foreign language and various experiences in nature. As soon as Lee Hyun-yi appears in the studio, her 'close friend' Lee Ji-hye warmly greets her, saying, "My parenting senior!" She then expresses curiosity about Lee Hyun-yi's family's unique educational philosophy, stating, "Lee Hyun-yi is the famous 'woman who graduated from Ewha'. Her younger brother is also a prosecutor."
Lee Hyun-yi mentions, "I have never heard my parents nagging me to study when I was young," but adds, "When I was talking with my mom, if I didn't know something like a four-character idiom, she would subtly provoke me by saying, 'You don't know that? Don't you read books?'" referring to her mother's 'high-level strategy' to make her study on her own.
Additionally, Lee Hyun-yi talks about her younger brother, who is a prosecutor, saying, "He is a case of someone who studied hard later in life," and adds, "These days, the whole of South Korea is buzzing with educational fervor, and they say it's too late to start in high school," which resonates with everyone. Jay Seon adds, "Unlike our time, parents now have to study together," and Kim Sung-joo shares his experience, saying, "I was indifferent to my children's education, and they started to seek only their mom more and more."
Eventually, Kim Sung-joo humorously reveals, "As I tried to show some interest, I ended up having trouble with my wife." Lee Hyun-yi sharply comments, "If (my mom) has set up the education plan and suddenly butts in, it's annoying," making the studio burst into laughter.
In a cheerful atmosphere, Jay Seon expresses his determination, saying, "I prepared with the heart of a father sending Jun-beom (to study abroad)." Lee Ji-hye responds, "Our second child, Ellie, likes Lee Hyun-yi's eldest, Yoon-seo, and the eldest, Tae-ri, likes the second, Young-seo," and adds, "Since we might become in-laws, we prepared thoroughly." In particular, Lee Ji-hye confidently states, "Not only the children but also Lee Hyun-yi will be satisfied," calling it a 'country where moms are happy.' In response, Jay Seon sharply points out, "It seems like Lee Ji-hye wants to go more," and Lee Ji-hye reveals her intentions, saying, "If the video looks good, let's all go with our family."
To find out which country has captured Lee Hyun-yi's heart, where both parents and children can be happy with education, tune in to the 6th episode of 'Living Report', airing simultaneously on MBN and MBC Drama Net on the 30th at 10:20 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
