Lee Da-hae hosts friends at her 6 million won monthly rental in Shanghai

Actress Lee Da-hae hosted Jang Young-ran and Shim Jin-hwa at her Shanghai residence on the 21st. The visit, which included a meal at Lee's rental home valued at approximately 5 billion won, was cut short as the guests had to return to South Korea the following day for filming.

Actress Lee Da-hae has drawn attention by revealing her home in Shanghai, China—which has a monthly rent of 6 million won—and hosting close friends Jang Young-ran and Shim Jin-hwa as honored guests. She prepared food with care for the two who traveled to Shanghai to visit her, showing meticulous attention to detail throughout her home. The occasion gained interest through the combination of her luxurious interior and Lee's signature witty humor, including a joke calling the welcome food she prepared a "pretentious welcome dish."

On the 21st, Lee Da-hae posted photos on her social media with the caption, "Meeting with my unnies in Shanghai," featuring Jang Young-ran and Shim Jin-hwa. She expressed regret that the three could not spend sufficient time together because they had to return to South Korea the very next day due to filming schedules for a channel, promising to meet again more leisurely next time. Her affectionate message, "Love you, my cute unnies," reflected their long-standing friendship.

In the photos, the three spent time together at an outdoor cafe in a cheerful atmosphere. They even matched teddy bears to signify their friendship before moving to Lee Da-hae's Shanghai home. For her friends who traveled all the way to China, Lee prepared a full meal, showing her desire to properly host her guests beyond a simple invitation.

However, Lee Da-hae engaged in self-deprecation regarding her hospitality, calling it a "pretentious welcome dish prepared because my unnies were coming to my Shanghai house." Her reversal of wit—describing her carefully prepared food as "pretentious"—brought laughter. She also showed meticulousness by changing even the paintings in the house when Jang Young-ran was filming content. While these actions showed her care in preparing for guests, her humor in describing it as exaggerated hospitality revealed her unique charm.

The interior of the Shanghai home revealed in the posts also caught the eye. Introducing the space, Lee said, "Welcome to my Shanghai house," showcasing the sophisticated and luxurious setting. She also shared realistic inconveniences regarding the interior decor, mentioning things like, "Room tour ready," "Unconvincing floor book setting," and "An apple-shaped object that keeps getting kicked by my feet." Rather than just boasting about a perfectly decorated home, she added a sense of relatability by sharing these minor daily struggles.

Lee Da-hae's Shanghai residence has previously garnered interest due to its reported rental cost. Appearing on the tvN STORY show 'Table Tales' this past September, she explained that purchasing a home in China requires meeting certain conditions, such as local residency and tax payments. She is currently living in a rental, noting that the value of the house was approximately 5 billion won at the time. The monthly rent was reported to be about 6 million won. She also mentioned that she spent almost no money on interior design, explaining that the space was furnished by a custom furniture manufacturer.

Lee Da-hae married singer SE7EN in 2003 and announced her pregnancy this past May. Expecting her first child, not a second, she revealed the baby is a girl and is due to give birth this coming November. The couple is known to own three buildings in Seoul, and their real estate assets have consistently drawn public interest. Beyond her luxurious living space and wealth, her daily life involving pregnancy and upcoming childbirth continues to generate diverse topics of conversation.

Having earned the nickname "Goddess of the Continent" through her active career in China, Lee Da-hae recently demonstrated her influence there as well. On the 18th, she appeared as a supporter for a live broadcast by the influencer Dandan held in Hangzhou, China. During the broadcast, an electronic display showed a sales record of 100 million yuan, which is approximately 20 billion won, drawing significant attention. This served as a further demonstration of the presence she has built through her activities in China.

Whether acting as a meticulous host preparing food and adjusting decor for friends in Shanghai, or as an influential figure supporting live broadcasts in China, Lee Da-hae remains active. While her luxurious home and economic status are prominent, the recent photos particularly highlighted her cheerful hospitality toward her friends. Through her joke about a "pretentious welcome dish," Lee's daily life showcased a charm where glamour and a down-to-earth personality coexist.

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