Lee Seung-gi tries part-time job at a parenting cafe for his 31-month-old daughter

Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi attempted a part-time job at a parenting cafe. The star, who moves between stages and filming sets, experienced real-life parenting by cleaning toys and play equipment used by children and sharing parenting stories with visiting parents. As a father raising a 31-month-old daughter, his natural integration into the parenting scene drew attention. He revealed his changed daily life, stating, "Lately, my life consists of just two things: work and family."

Lee Seung-gi recently undertook a part-time job experience at a parenting cafe to film content for his YouTube channel 'Lee Seung-gi-i'. He learned the on-site duties, such as how to clean the toys and play equipment used by children. He did not stop at simply touring the space but directly experienced the work required for actual operations. He also conversed with parents visiting the parenting cafe about parenting methods and shared the experience he has gained while raising his daughter.

Lee Seung-gi previously revealed his changed lifestyle in the first video of his YouTube channel. He explained that his daily life now revolves around work and family, and that he participates in parenting at home with his wife Lee Da-in. It has become his daily routine to go out with his child on weekends and spend time with his daughter after she finishes kindergarten. Rather than glamorous entertainment activities, spending time with his family has become a major pillar of his life.

He also did not miss the chance to talk about the growth of his daughter, who is now 31 months old. Lee Seung-gi shared her changing appearance, saying, "Walking was a long time ago; now she runs so well. She also speaks very well." In particular, regarding her language development, he brought laughter by describing it as, "In my memory, it completely burst out from when she was two years old. It suddenly burst out all at once." To parents, it feels like a repetitive daily routine, but there comes a moment when they realize the child has grown significantly. Lee Seung-gi has also been closely watching his daughter's words and actions change day by day.

He also clearly stated his thoughts on parenting. Lee Seung-gi emphasized, "You cannot lie about parenting. The hands and actions of someone who has actually done it are different. You shouldn't just talk with your mouth." His intention is that one must have direct experience caring for a child to properly understand the reality of parenting. He added, "Lately, there are really only two things: singing and parenting." This explains that his main profession as a singer and his role as a father are the biggest parts of his current life.

The story that his daughter has started to recognize her father's profession also drew interest. Lee Seung-gi revealed that his daughter frequently watches videos he appears in and even asks him to play videos of him singing in the car. While it is unclear whether she accurately understands the concept of broadcasting or celebrities yet, she at least recognizes that the person singing on the screen is her father.

An even cuter part was his daughter's reaction when watching the videos. Lee Seung-gi said that instead of treating his singing appearance playfully, his daughter watches it with a serious expression. He explained, "I don't know if she knows the concept of broadcasting, but she certainly recognizes that I am her father and knows that her father is a person who sings." The sight of his young daughter reacting quietly while watching her father's videos at home naturally connects Lee Seung-gi's image on stage with his image within the family.

It was also revealed that she says things at kindergarten that she does not say in front of her father. Lee Seung-gi stated that she "never says such things in front of me, but sometimes does so after going to kindergarten," boasting that "My daddy is a person who sings." He added that his daughter says this "as if she is very proud." It turns out that while the daughter watched her father's singing videos seriously at home, she was boasting about her singer father in places where her father was not present. Even if she cannot express it due to shyness in front of her father, it seems her father's profession feels special to her peers.

Lee Seung-gi's challenge at the parenting cafe is content that shows a star's daily life, while simultaneously reminding us that parenting is achieved through the actual experience and labor of parents. Caring for a child does not stop at simply playing together. It requires meticulous attention and responsibility, from managing toys and play equipment to monitoring the child's safety and sharing the concerns of parents. Lee Seung-gi's appearance as he learned the work on-site and conversed with other parents shows the difference between explaining parenting with words and actually performing it.

Lee Seung-gi married actress Lee Da-in in 2023 and has a daughter and a son. He became a father of two after having his second son last July. In his daily life of balancing singing activities and parenting, his honest portrayal of his daughter's growth and family changes adds a different kind of friendliness compared to his star image on stage.

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