Lee Young-ae opens up about daughter's Idol dream and media responsibility

A glimpse into her family life

Actress Lee Young-ae recently spoke about raising her teenage twins during an appearance on YouTube content 'Jjanhan-hyung Shin Dong-yup.' She revealed that her daughter, now in middle school, dreams of becoming an idol and has been auditioning.

According to Lee, she is fond of groups such as 'Tomorrow X Together' and 'Boynextdoor,' and Lee even accompanied her to concerts. The actress expressed both support and concern. "My daughter wants to try on her own, so I don't stop her," she said, adding that preventing her might cause resentment later. Yet she worried that children often see only the glamour of entertainment, not the hard work required behind the scenes.

Balancing family and career

Lee also noted the differences between her twins, saying her daughter resembles her while her son takes after his father. Since marrying Korean-American businessman Jung Ho-young in 2009, she has balanced career and family life. Her daughter is currently studying vocal music at Sunhwa Arts Middle School, showing early interest in the arts.

Responsible media message

From family, the conversation shifted to Lee's views on media influence.

Speaking as a parent, she raised concerns about alcohol-related scenes, fearing that adolescents might imitate such behavior. "If my children watch and think about trying alcohol, that worries me," she explained. She insisted that captions like "Minors do not drink alcohol" should appear prominently and for longer periods in broadcasts. Daily Sports reported that when Shin Dong-yup countered children should be respected as individuals, Lee maintained her stance, stressing teen curiosity could still lead to risky behavior.

A reminder for broadcasters

Her comments highlighted the responsibility of media in shaping youth behavior. By addressing the potential influence of on-screen drinking, Lee reminded that creative freedom must be balanced with social responsibility, sharing both her professional and parental perspective.