Lee Yoon-jin, reunited with Da-eul after 471 days, tears... Lee Beom-soo's divorce brings 'growing pains' early

Lee Yoon-jin, who divorced Lee Beom-soo, shed tears as she reunited with her son Da-eul after 471 days. The 34th episode of ENA 'My Child's Privacy', aired on the 17th, revealed the recent status of the Soda siblings, So-eul and Da-eul, who appeared on the show for the first time in about 8 years, along with the family's painful growing pains.

On that day, Lee Yoon-jin explained the reunion after a long separation, saying, 'I couldn't see Da-eul for 471 days, but now we are living together again.' She also proudly shared that 'while studying in Bali, all the kids became junior interpreters.'

The new look of the Soda siblings who grew up in Bali

The Soda siblings, who returned to Korea after living in Bali, showed many changes. So-eul came to Korea with her British boyfriend Leo, whom she met at the same school, and Da-eul is also continuing a long-distance relationship with his girlfriend in Korea, which became a hot topic.

When the siblings' double date was arranged, Lee Yoon-jin humorously remarked, 'I'm the only one not included,' eliciting laughter. The children, dressed in hanbok and engaging in various experiences at the folk village, showed that despite living abroad, they had not lost their affection for Korean culture.

Da-eul's special feelings conveyed to his sister

At their accommodation, Da-eul transformed into a chef and cooked for his sister So-eul. The 'salmon cubed radish' and black bean noodles he prepared carried a special meaning. He wanted to present the tradition of eating black bean noodles with family on graduation day in Korea, as he felt regret for not being able to celebrate So-eul's middle school graduation.

This affectionate gesture was an emotional scene that showed how the bond between the siblings deepened despite the long separation. Da-eul's maturity, showing consideration for his family at such a young age, stood out.

Honest conversation after 471 days of separation

During the meal, the Soda siblings shared their honest feelings about each other. So-eul confessed, 'I couldn't be with you for a while, but I'm so happy to see you again.' In response, Da-eul honestly replied, 'At first, I didn't miss you when we were apart, but a few months before we met, I started dreaming about you and wished you were here.'

So-eul's confession particularly moved many viewers. She expressed, 'At first, I honestly enjoyed monopolizing my mom's love like an only child. But as I received enough love, I wanted to share it with Da-eul,' and said, 'When I met you again, it felt like I truly found peace.'

A mother's tears for her matured children

So-eul told her younger brother, 'You have changed to be cute and chubby in the year we didn't see each other, but I'm grateful that you have grown up maturely without any heartache.' Hearing this mature conversation from the children, Lee Yoon-jin burst into tears she had been holding back.

Lee Yoon-jin said, 'I think the growing pains came a little early for my kids,' and added, 'As they go through these painful growing pains, they seem to have matured and become stronger. I also need to raise them more firmly,' showing a mother's heart that prioritizes her children even in the crisis of divorce.

Trials experienced during the divorce process with Lee Beom-soo

Lee Beom-soo and Lee Yoon-jin married in 2010 and gained much love by revealing the Soda siblings, So-eul and Da-eul, through KBS2 'The Return of Superman.' However, they faced a breakup at the end of 2023, causing the family to scatter.

At that time, Lee Yoon-jin revealed, 'I was banned from entering the house in Seoul since last year because my daughter So-eul chose to go abroad for middle school,' and 'I, who dared to apply for divorce mediation against the head of the household, was in a situation where I couldn't even enter the house to retrieve my underwear without the head of the household's approval and supervision,' shocking everyone.

The pain of separation between mother and child lasting over a year

Last year, Lee Yoon-jin, who appeared on TV Chosun's 'Now Alone,' confessed that she had not been able to meet her son Da-eul for over a year because the divorce process had not been completed, evoking sympathy. The specific number of 471 days vividly shows how long the mother and child had been apart.

Children's growth through overseas education

The Soda siblings, who obtained junior interpreter qualifications while living in Bali, show that they are growing steadfastly even amidst trials. This also proves that Lee Yoon-jin's decision for her children's education was the right one.