Lee Da-hae prepares for childbirth in China: "Incomparable to Korea"

Actress Lee Da-hae has begun full-scale preparations for childbirth by personally touring a luxury postpartum care center in Shanghai, China. Having previously visited two such centers in Korea, Lee drew attention by stating the Shanghai facility is "incomparable."

Lee recently shared a video on Chinese SNS showing her visit to the Shanghai-based center. With her first daughter, nicknamed "Heaven," expected to arrive this November, the expectant mother is taking concrete steps to secure a space for her child.

In the video, Lee meticulously inspected the rooms, dining areas, and gardens immediately upon entering. She went beyond a simple tour, checking the baby-only spaces, a library for guardians, and dedicated areas for visitors to ensure the environment was suitable for actual living.

The baby-specific spa particularly caught Lee's attention. While touring the facilities, she joked, "I'm not afraid of giving birth anymore," adding, "Heaven, did you hear? You can go to the spa!" The moment captured both the tension of an expectant mother and the excitement of waiting for her child.

She also made sure to check the space for her husband, Seven. After inspecting the guardian rest area, Lee teased, "Seven, you should rest here and do some studying," considering the environment her husband would stay in after the birth. Her satisfaction stemmed from a postpartum system that considers the convenience of the mother, spouse, and family alike.

Lee personally experienced the pregnancy-specific spa and lower-body edema management programs. After trying the massages and pregnancy care, she expressed surprise at the comprehensive system in Shanghai that provides continuous care from pregnancy through the postpartum period.

Her most striking comment was the comparison to Korean postpartum centers. "I've been to two postpartum centers in Korea, but they are incomparable to this place," Lee said. "I'm sorry, but this place is truly better. I want to introduce this to Koreans," she added, expressing significant satisfaction.

However, it is difficult to conclude that Lee has made a final decision to give birth in China based on this visit alone. The core of the video is the process of searching for a place to stay after birth, and the location of the delivery and the postpartum center are not necessarily the same.

Nevertheless, it is notable that Lee's move to China is more than just a simple trip. She has been traveling frequently to Shanghai recently and has even revealed that she has secured a home there. As her time in China increases, her local foundation continues to expand.

Even during her pregnancy, Lee has maintained a daily routine in Shanghai focused on prenatal care. She has been visiting local restaurants, spending time with acquaintances, and sharing gifts for the upcoming arrival of Heaven, showing her steady preparations within her life in China.

Lee's activities in Shanghai are bolstered by her recognition in China. She has maintained consistent activity in the Chinese-speaking market for some time, and her life in China has recently become a central pillar of her SNS content.

The courtship of Lee and Seven has also long held public interest. After going public with their relationship in 2016, the couple dated for approximately eight years before marrying in May 2023. Three years after their marriage, they are now expecting their first child.

Last May, the couple announced the pregnancy via SNS with the message, "From two to three. Our little miracle is coming." They shared their joy as expectant parents by revealing ultrasound photos and baby shoes, and have since shared their preparation process with fans using the nickname "Heaven."

Recently, Lee was seen seeking practical advice on childbirth and parenting from veteran parent Jang Yeong-ran. As she enters the latter stages of pregnancy, she is moving beyond choosing a postpartum center to full-scale preparations for actual childcare.

During this tour, the aspect Lee inspected most meticulously was ultimately the space where Heaven and her family would live together. After checking everything from the baby spa to maternal care and the spouse's rest area, her comment, "I've finally found the place for our Heaven," demonstrated her high level of satisfaction.

For Lee, who has expanded her life between China and Korea since marriage, this tour can be seen as a part of designing a life for her new family. While the actual location of the birth remains to be seen, it is clear that Shanghai has become more than just an overseas stay for the couple; it is becoming a vital space for their family's daily life.

As attention focuses on how Lee and Seven will welcome Heaven this November, interest is also growing in how this postpartum tour in Shanghai will influence their actual birth and childcare plans.