'Salt-free parenting' fallacy exposed, 'sarcastic tone' changed.. Lee Ji-hoon: "Daughter 'hospitalized, ♥Aya-ne also had health issues' [Full Text] [Star Issue]"

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Musical actor Lee Ji-hoon (47) apologized regarding the 'hypocrisy' (I do it, it's romance; you do it, it's melodrama) salt-free parenting controversy that drew widespread criticism alongside his wife Aya-ne (33).

On the night of the 27th, Lee Ji-hoon posted an apology on his Instagram. Recently, Lee's wife sparked controversy by publicly attacking a daycare center after discovering 'candy wrappers' in her 21-month-old daughter Lu-hee's bag, while Lu-hee was undergoing 'salt-free parenting.' Following a flood of criticism, Lee Ji-hoon fueled further controversy by sarcastically responding to the public's reaction, saying, "Our Lu-hee is salt-free (we don't even dye her hair). Sorry for being so particular." This attitude ultimately led to the couple being caught in a 'hypocrisy' farce when a video surfaced this February showing them feeding their 18-month-old daughter spicy Jjamppong.

Moreover, it was revealed through Aya-ne's apology letter that the daycare teacher had actually worked hard over the weekend to resolve the situation, further drawing accusations of 'public nuisance' against the couple.

In response, Lee Ji-hoon, who spoke out belatedly, said, "I worried a lot about what I should say for a while. Although it is a bit late, I believe it is right to honestly convey my feelings, so I am leaving this message. First, I sincerely apologize to many people for causing disappointment and inconvenience due to the daycare-related incident," bowing his head.

He added, "As parents, we should have been more cautious and viewed the situation from a lower perspective. Once again, I apologize to those whose hearts were hurt due to our shortcomings."

Soon after, Lee Ji-hoon shared an update on his daughter Lu-hee's health, revealing that a red light had been triggered. He said, "In fact, during that time, our family was also facing various difficulties. Lu-hee was hospitalized due to a viral infection, and watching our young baby struggle was a time that was too painful for us as parents. Aya was also going through a difficult time due to health issues, so both my wife and I were exhausted both physically and mentally."

He continued, "So we earnestly asked for prayers, and far more people than expected joined us in crying and interceding. The prayer of each and every person was a great strength for our family. Not all situations have completely ended, and we are still in the process of recovery, but we are sincerely grateful that Lu-hee is being well treated and has been discharged. Aya's condition has also improved significantly, and we are spending each day with a grateful heart."

Lee Ji-hoon then said, "Through this incident, my wife and I learned and reflected on many things. We realized that while people can stumble, what is more important is what they learn from that moment and how they choose to live on. From now on, we will live more carefully, with more consideration, and with a humbler heart. Most importantly, we deeply realize that family is what is most precious to me right now, and so is the heart of those who believe in and watch over us. We are sorry that we could not show only good sides. Nevertheless, we sincerely thank everyone who prayed for and supported us."

Lee Ji-hoon and Aya-ne married in 2021 and welcomed a daughter in 2024. Recently, they also announced news of a second pregnancy.

Hello. This is Lee Ji-hoon.

I worried a lot about what I should say for a while.

Although it is a bit late, I believe it is right to honestly convey my feelings, so I am leaving this message.

First, I sincerely apologize to many people for causing disappointment and inconvenience due to the daycare-related incident.

As parents, we should have been more cautious and viewed the situation from a lower perspective.

Once again, I apologize to those whose hearts were hurt due to our shortcomings.

In fact, during that time, our family was also facing various difficulties.

Lu-hee was hospitalized due to a viral infection, and watching our young baby struggle was a time that was too painful for us as parents.

Aya was also going through a difficult time due to health issues, so both my wife and I were exhausted both physically and mentally.

So we earnestly asked for prayers, and far more people than expected joined us in crying and interceding.

The prayer of each and every person was a great strength for our family.

Not all situations have completely ended, and we are still in the process of recovery, but we are sincerely grateful that Lu-hee is being well treated and has been discharged. Aya's condition has also improved significantly, and we are spending each day with a grateful heart.

Through this incident, my wife and I learned and reflected on many things. We realized that while people can stumble, what is more important is what they learn from that moment and how they choose to live on.

From now on, we will live more carefully, with more consideration, and with a humbler heart. Most importantly, we deeply realize that family is what is most precious to me right now, and so is the heart of those who believe in and watch over us.

We are sorry that we could not show only good sides.

Nevertheless, we sincerely thank everyone who prayed for and supported us.

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