Lee Hye-young reveals brother's former career as Ohio State University professor

During a YouTube video uploaded on the 22nd, actress Lee Hye-young shared that her brother, a former Jemulpo High School student, served as a professor at The Ohio State University before retiring and moving near her parents' home in the United States.

Actress Lee Hye-young has revealed the extraordinary career of her older brother living in the United States. She disclosed that her brother, whom she praised for being very handsome in his youth, served as a professor at a prestigious American state university before retiring.

On the 22nd, a video titled "First Reveal of a 3-Story Mansion in the US! Lee Hye-young visits her parents' home after 3 years" was uploaded to Lee Hye-young's YouTube channel. Visiting her mother's home in the United States, Lee Hye-young enjoyed a comfortable and pleasant reunion with her family, during which her brother's appearance drew significant attention.

Upon seeing him, Lee Hye-young jokingly remarked, "My brother is over there acting all cool." Her friendly teasing drew laughter from the group as she began to share family stories, including her brother's academic background and past.

Lee explained, "My brother graduated from Jemulpo High School and was once known as a genius." She did not miss the chance to praise his appearance, adding, "He was really handsome when he was young." She further drew attention by revealing that he worked as a professor at The Ohio State University in the United States.

"My brother worked as a professor at The Ohio State University and has now moved near here after retiring," she stated. She explained that her brother, known as a top student during his school years, had been active as a professor at an American university before his retirement. Beyond listing his impressive credentials, Lee expressed deep affection by recalling childhood memories.

"He has been a very funny, smart, and wonderful brother since we were young," Lee recalled. When the production crew asked, "How was Lee Hye-young?", her brother replied as if he had been waiting to say it, "She was a tomboyish Pippi." The unexpected description caused laughter on set, as the brother countered his sister's praise by exposing her mischievous childhood nature.

Lee's affection for her family extended to her niece. Introducing her brother's second daughter, she praised her, saying, "She is the prettiest in our family." She jokingly added, "Will there be another celebrity in our family? She couldn't become a celebrity because she is in the United States." While boasting about her niece's looks, she showcased her characteristic candid and witty humor by jokingly linking it to why the girl did not debut as an entertainer.

The video offered a glimpse into the daily lives of Lee Hye-young's family behind her glamorous entertainment career. The affection she showed for her mother, brother, and niece living new lives in the United States, along with the comfortable conversation between siblings who have been together for many years, brought laughter to viewers.

Lee Hye-young married singer Lee Sang-min in 2004 and divorced the following year. She remarried a financial entrepreneur in 2011 and forms a family with his daughter, Seo-hyun. Having shared her daily life through broadcasts and YouTube, she showcased another side of her charm by revealing her time spent with family at her parents' home in the United States.

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