Lee Da-hae moved to tears by Jang Young-ran's heartfelt letter

Actress Lee Da-hae shed tears after receiving a sincere handwritten letter from parenting veteran Jang Young-ran ahead of her childbirth. For Lee, who married Seven after an 8-year relationship and is now entering a new phase of life with a pregnancy three years after marriage, these tears represent more than simple emotion; they reflect the complex feelings of a person transitioning from an actress and wife to the new role of a mother.

On the 8th, tvN STORY released a pre-release clip of the 60th episode of 'Table Tales.' Titled 'From a celebratory meal for pregnancy to tips from a parenting veteran! A warm time of support for expectant mother Lee Da-hae,' the video captures the meeting between Lee, who is due to give birth this November, and parenting veteran Jang Young-ran. tvN STORY introduced this episode focusing on a 'celebratory meal for pregnancy' and talks regarding childbirth and parenting.

In the video, Lee appeared in comfortable clothing during her pregnancy, showing a relaxed atmosphere while tasting food prepared for the expectant mother. The core of the day was not the food, but the realistic parenting conversations shared with her long-time friend, Jang Young-ran.

Jang, who is raising two children, answered Lee's questions based on her own experiences as a 'parenting veteran.' Ahead of her childbirth, Lee expressed curiosity about the world of parenting she has yet to experience, asking about things she "needs to prepare in advance" and "must take care of." Jang provided practical advice gained from her own parenting experience, serving as a reliable support for the expectant mother.

The conversation between the two became even more special when Jang's gift and handwritten letter appeared. After presenting baby supplies, Jang read her letter aloud, saying, "I sincerely support and bless you, Da-hae, as you take your first steps as a mother." Upon hearing her friend's sincere words, Lee's eyes welled up, and she was unable to compose her emotions for a while even after receiving the letter.

Lee's tears are also intertwined with the changes in her life over the past few years. Lee and Seven married in May 2023 after dating for approximately 8 years. Subsequently, the couple personally announced that they would become parents three years after their marriage. When they revealed the pregnancy news this past May, they shared the joy of welcoming a new family member with the message "From two to three," along with baby shoes and ultrasound photos. It is known that she is currently expecting to give birth in November.

For Lee, this pregnancy is a significant turning point in the life trajectory known to the public. Having made a name for herself as an actress in the early 2000s, she expanded her field of activity through dramas, variety shows, and overseas activities, and through her long public relationship and marriage with Seven, she has shared her life beyond acting with the public. Now, the new identity of 'mother' is to be added to this.

In particular, unlike the tendency for news about stars awaiting childbirth to be consumed around changes in appearance or weight, this video is meaningful in that it focuses on what Lee is actually preparing and what emotions she is feeling. This is because pregnancy and childbirth are life transitions that do not stop at mere physical changes but reorganize one's lifestyle, relationships, and self-perception.

The relationship between Jang and Lee also heightened the warmth of the scene. The process of a friend with parenting experience sharing her experiences with a friend who became a mother first, and a friend just entering the path of parenthood accepting those words, is closer to a scene of human relationships that anyone can empathize with, rather than the glamorous daily lives of celebrities.

Ultimately, the tears shed by Lee do not only signify vague emotions regarding childbirth. It was a moment where the anticipation and tension felt while waiting for a new family after a long relationship and marriage, along with the blessings of a friend who has watched her for a long time, all overlapped at once. The handwritten letter given by Jang was, in essence, another form of 'welcome' for Lee, who is about to become a mother.

The 60th episode of tvN STORY's 'Table Tales,' featuring Lee Da-hae and Jang Young-ran, will air on the 14th at 8 PM.