Singer Lee Hyori got candid after witnessing a touching father-daughter bond on the Netflix variety show Jae-seok's B&B Rules!, moving viewers with her honest feelings.
In the episode of Jae-seok's B&B Rules! released on the 2nd, Lee Hyori and her husband Lee Sang-soon made a surprise appearance and spent time with the guests.
A former career soldier who now serves in a police SWAT unit attended with his two daughters, immediately drawing attention. Despite being a senior in high school preparing for Korea's college entrance exam, the CSAT, the eldest daughter came to the camp to make memories with her father—and she even shared that her dream is to become a police officer. She said, "I'm preparing to become a civil service police officer," adding, "My role model is my dad," revealing deep respect and affection for him.
Watching them, Lee Hyori was deeply impressed by their relationship. She said, "It was so nice to see a father being endlessly gentle and treating his daughters like friends," and added, "Just seeing a father who is like a friend and still respected felt like a gift in itself."
Even after the camp schedule ended, Lee Hyori couldn't shake the lingering emotion. She told Lee Sang-soon, "Seeing kids love and respect their parents like that made me really jealous," sharing her unfiltered feelings. Lee Sang-soon agreed, saying, "Isn't it truly a blessing when a child respects their dad and even wants to follow in his footsteps for a career?"
When Lee Hyori remarked, "Their dad wasn't authoritative at all—he really felt like a friend," Lee Sang-soon smiled and replied, "That happens when a dad treats them well." Lee Hyori then said wistfully, "We could be like that too...," and Lee Sang-soon warmly responded, "We're on the same team—teammates," leaving a lump in viewers' throats.
Lee Hyori and Lee Sang-soon married in 2013 and are in their 13th year of marriage. Over the years, Lee Hyori has openly shared her thoughts on having children on various programs. She previously opened up about struggling to conceive, saying, "If a baby comes to us naturally, I'd be grateful and raise them with love," and once confessed, "Sometimes I wish we already had a grown daughter."