On the upcoming May 9th episode of KBS2’s Convenience Store Restaurant, Lee Jung-hyun gives viewers a peek into her busy, love-filled daily life — and a rare quiet moment with her husband after the kids are finally asleep.
These days, Lee Jung-hyun’s life revolves around raising her two daughters, Seo-ah and newborn Seo-woo, who just passed the 100-day mark. She’s also looking after their pet dog, Tori. But even amid the chaos, there are little moments that make it all worthwhile — like when Seo-ah brushed her mom’s hair and said, “Mommy, you’re pretty,” and wrapped her in a big hug, whispering, “Mommy, I love you.” Lee Jung-hyun couldn’t help but smile brightly, saying, “All the day’s fatigue melts away.”
After managing the whirlwind of parenting all day, the real treat came at night. With the kids finally tucked into bed, she sat down with her husband, who had just returned from work. “I haven’t even had dinner yet. How about some soju with a refreshing soup instead of rice?” she suggested. Soon after, the two were enjoying a simple but comforting clear cod soup she whipped up, sharing drinks and laughter across the table. The meal felt like a reward in itself — “Ah, all the fatigue just washes away!”
As they sipped and ate, the couple slipped into a candid, real-life conversation. “I’m so busy I don’t even have time to breathe,” Lee Jung-hyun admitted. Her husband chuckled and replied, “Now that we have two kids, we have no time for just us. We are now childcare partners.” That honest and funny exchange had the studio of Fun-Staurant in stitches.
They even daydreamed a little about the future. Her husband joked, “Work hard on your movies and take responsibility for my retirement,” when talking about what life might look like once Seo-ah and Seo-woo grow up and become independent.
Viewers can look forward to seeing this beautiful slice of Lee Jung-hyun’s everyday life — full of warmth, exhaustion, and joy — and get a first look at her newest bundle of joy, the sweet and calm Seo-woo, on this week’s episode. Catch it all when Stars’ Convenience Store Restaurant airs at 8:30 PM KST.
