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In a recent candid conversation, model and TV personality Lee Hyunyi opened up about various aspects of her life, from surprising food experiences to navigating the realities of marriage and motherhood.

More Than Just Food: Life’s Varied Appetites

The discussion began with a lighthearted exploration of food, including the surprising spiciness of a dish that developed over time – initially mild, but the heat built up with each bite, leaving a lasting impression. The conversation also touched upon finding delicious, traditional Chinese food in Incheon, mentioning a specific spot run by a Taiwanese-Chinese couple known for its limited four-hour operating window.

Fitness also came up, with football being highlighted as a key part of maintaining shape, especially after having children. Lee Hyunyi shared her experience with weight loss challenges after her second child and how consistent activity helped. The demanding nature of their recreational football sessions was jokingly compared to professional levels, underscoring the effort involved.

The Start: A Unique Blind Date

The chat took a personal turn as Lee Hyunyi recounted how she met her husband. It wasn’t a typical setup but a group blind date involving four female models and four male office workers. She described how the men had seemingly gone through their own “selection process” before the meeting. During the date, the men briefly stepped out to make a first impression choice.

Among the options, three of the men chose another model who was particularly beautiful. However, her future husband had a different preference. According to Lee Hyunyi, he remarked, “I thought Lee Hyunyi was interesting.” The other men were surprised by his choice, calling him “unique.” This unexpected choice led to him asking for her number that night, followed by a movie date a couple of days later, and eventually, their relationship blossomed.

Marriage, Motherhood, and the Unseen Challenges

The conversation delved into the realities of marriage, particularly after becoming parents. While their initial dating and early marriage phases were smooth, challenges arose after their second child was born. Lee Hyunyi candidly shared a relatable, yet surprising, anecdote from this period.

Being a freelancer, her schedule was flexible, unlike her husband, who had a fixed 7:30 AM corporate job. She described waking up after her husband had left for work and feeling an inexplicable surge of anger just by looking at his empty side of the bed and his pillow. In a moment of frustration, she would sometimes hit his pillow. This period was marked by intense, seemingly 이유 없이 (reasonless) feelings of annoyance towards her husband, a phenomenon she speculated might be related to the hormonal and emotional shifts women experience after childbirth.

This contrasted sharply with her husband’s earlier concerns. She mentioned he had worried before they had children that she loved him too much and might struggle to shift her focus to parenting. The post-second-child phase proved how dynamics can dramatically change, bringing unforeseen challenges and emotional complexities that require navigating.

Lee Hyunyi’s willingness to share these personal stories offered a glimpse into the reality of balancing a public career with the private demands and evolving dynamics of family life, resonating with the complex experiences many couples face, celebrity or not.