Insights from “Salon Drip 2”: Lee Hee-joon and Song Joong-ki’s Family Moments
On January 7, a captivating episode of “Salon Drip 2,” titled “My Father Growls, Growls, Growls” debuted on the YouTube channel “TEO_universe,” garnering significant attention.
Connection Between Actors
During this episode, actor Lee Hee-joon shared his close ties with fellow actor Song Joong-ki, revealing that their mutual friend, Jin Sun-kyun, has a profound admiration for him. The three actors initially bonded in an acting group, which laid the foundation for their friendship.
The Acting Club Experience
Lee explained the dynamics of their acting club. He described it as an “acting study” group where participants engage in script reinterpretation and improv. This approach offers a unique platform for actors to learn through performance.
Song Joong-ki chimed in, sharing that the more experienced members devised a structured curriculum. He reflected on his journey, noting, “I’ve never learned acting officially, so it was such a great experience for me.”
Family Life and Cherished Moments
The conversation naturally transitioned toward family, drawing laughter when a comical video surfaced of Lee Hee-joon responding to his child during a production call with, “Oh, Daddy’s working.”
Reflecting on his relationship with his son, the actor remarked, “The baby loves me so much. When I get home, he can’t stay still; he clings to me.” He humorously added that the timing of the writer’s call couldn’t have been more perfect.
Interestingly, Lee revealed that his 6-year-old son associates his dad with reading scripts, while perceiving his mother as a footballer since she’s frequently featured on television playing soccer.
Song Joong-ki’s Parenting Perspectives
The discussion also delved into Song Joong-ki’s children and their resemblance to him or their mother, Katy Louise Saunders. In 2023, Song Joong-ki celebrated his marriage to Katy and announced the birth of their son in Italy, followed by welcoming a daughter not long ago.
In response to questions about his children’s features, Song Joong-ki observed, “Our first child has my lips but her mother’s eyes, while the second has my eyes and my wife’s lips, yet definitely my wife’s nose.”
Hopes for Multilingual Children
When discussing traits he wishes for his children, Song Joong-ki expressed admiration for Katy’s linguistic ability: “She speaks English, Spanish, Italian, and French perfectly. Now she’s picking up Korean.” He noted his envy at her fluency, especially how she seamlessly converses in multiple languages at social events.
He concluded with a thoughtful sentiment: “I hope my kids can grow up to be like that, as it will enrich their quality of life.”
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