Pregnant woman Lee Da-hae’s honest confession, the distance between her ‘Liz days’ and her ‘new life’ > News

Lee Da-hae looked at a photo from a year ago on her SNS and made a self-deprecating joke, saying, “Ji Ji-bae was so skinny.” Rather than simply being dissatisfied with one's appearance, this can be seen as an expression of complex emotions felt in the process of adapting to the rapidly changing physical condition of pregnancy. The psychological gap experienced by contrasting the ‘bone-thin’ days of the past, that is, the extremely slim version of oneself, with the current version of oneself carrying a child, is a common process that every pregnant woman faces at least once. She honestly talks about the reality of how difficult it is to find clothes that fit, but tries not to lose a positive attitude by saying, “It’s not all about being sad.” The public feels the human charm of her unpretentious way of communicating, and even the small depression she experiences is accepted as part of healthy change.

The core of this incident is Lee Da-hae’s ‘honesty’ in sharing her changes with the public without hiding or covering them up. Perfect self-care must have been fate for her, who has been active as a pop culture icon for a long time. However, the miracle of new life that came after three years of marriage symbolizes that her priorities in life have shifted from ‘perfect visuals’ to ‘healthy life’. The fact that she released a photo of herself enjoying skewers at a restaurant and making a cheerful expression shows her willingness to accept external changes and enjoy the happiness of the moment. Her attitude has great implications in that she presents to the public a mature attitude that affirms one's own change and knows how to control the pace of life in an entertainment industry climate where perfection is forced.

Meanwhile, the strong support of Lee Da-hae's husband, Seven, is an important element that cannot be left out in this issue. Even before marriage, the two have been transparent about the process of building trust with each other through entertainment programs, and even after pregnancy, they are often seen taking good care of their wives as expectant fathers. In particular, Seven's affectionate appearance as he places his hand on his wife's stomach while enjoying a 'bully' date clearly conveys the excitement and responsibility experienced by a couple waiting for a child. This couple's actions go beyond the private life of a celebrity couple and present an ideal model of solidarity for a modern couple moving toward the common goal of raising children. The process of supporting and cheering for each other's changes was possible because of the deep bond they developed over the past eight years of dating.

Since her debut in 2002, Lee Da-hae has built a career in many fields, including becoming a Korean Wave star through the drama ‘My Girl’ and recently hosting ‘Men’s Life Groom’s Class these days.’ The reason she is loved by the public is not just because of her outstanding acting skills, but also because of her proactive attitude toward leading her own life and her steady social activities. The path she has walked, including the Presidential Citation on Savings Day and her consistent donation activities, shows an example of a responsible public figure. Now, beyond her career as an actress, she is once again adding depth to her life as she prepares for a new role as a mother of one child. This is why the current Lee Da-hae, who humbly accepts change and finds new joy, shines more than the past Lee Da-hae, who struggled to maintain her body.