The heartfelt daily life of Lee Dae-ho’s family touched viewers in the latest episode of SBS’s “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 – You Are My Destiny,” which aired on August 25. Former baseball player Lee Dae-ho and his wife, Shin Hye-jeong, joined the program as a new featured couple for the show’s 400th episode special, offering an intimate look into their family’s everyday life.

True to her word, Shin Hye-jeong promised to reveal the “real side of her husband,” and the episode showcased unexpected and endearing aspects of Lee Dae-ho’s personality. The broadcast put a spotlight on the background of Lee, once known as the “Joseon’s Number 4 Batter” with total career earnings of 42.9 billion won, and highlighted the unwavering support he received from his wife during difficult times. Shin Hye-jeong shared that she had managed her husband’s diet for 20 years during his professional career and even took on the role of night watch to ensure his well-being. Expressing his deep affection, Lee Dae-ho admitted to calling his wife an average of 12 times a day, surprising the cast and studio guests.

The show also revealed Lee Dae-ho’s vulnerable side, as he openly discussed his insecurities and feelings of jealousy, displaying a loving but complex aspect of their relationship. Behind his affectionate exterior, Lee Dae-ho carried unspoken emotional pain, which came to light as the couple reminisced about their past. Shin Hye-jeong confessed, “I thought things would truly end if we faced each other directly,” and Lee Dae-ho, visibly moved and with tears in his eyes, added, “I don’t know why just the thought of it makes me so sad.” The couple broke down in tears while recalling these moments, a scene that resonated strongly with the MCs, who admitted to being equally moved.

One of the episode’s most touching scenes showed Lee Dae-ho’s entire family watching footage of his retirement ceremony together. The moment prompted tears from the whole family and underscored the strength of their familial bond.

Particularly poignant was when Lee Dae-ho opened up about his childhood and his deep longing for his grandmother. Overcome with emotion, he shed tears as he shared these personal memories on air for the first time, leaving a lasting impression on viewers with the family’s affectionate display and his heartfelt story.

The episode also featured a segment on Lee Dae-ho and Shin Hye-jeong’s son, Lee Dae-ho Junior, a third-grade elementary student seen undergoing baseball training. Well-known personalities Kim Byung-hyun and Seo Jang-hoon praised the boy’s form, but Lee Dae-ho candidly revealed his mixed feelings, confessing he never wanted his son to follow in his athletic footsteps.

Overall, the episode delivered a powerful and moving portrait of Lee Dae-ho’s life behind the baseball field, capturing both family struggles and genuine emotions, and left a significant impression on the audience.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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