Lee Hyo-ri, who is on the rise, tears shine brighter than the Paris collection

≪Choi Ji-ye’s Epilogue≫
Ten Asia reporter Choi Ji-ye objectively and keenly points out events that have occurred throughout the entertainment industry every Tuesday. We carefully analyze the ‘glitch’ you missed from a reporter’s perspective.

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“When I see celebrities going to Paris and taking fancy pictures on social media, I think, ‘What am I doing here?’ That's what I thought. I couldn't completely accept this side of me 100%, and it felt a bit in the middle.

I'm going somewhere later, either go there or come here. Aren't these two paths going to come together one day? We said hello and goodbye, but ended up meeting again at the end."

After listening to singer Lee Hyori's confession on tvN's 'Canada Check-in' broadcast on the 14th, I was reminded of a phrase from 'Faust' written by Goethe.

'Humans will wander as long as they try.'

Hyori Lee was wandering. It was proof of effort. On the other hand, I also felt like I wanted it. Lee Hyori was shaken by the glamorous life beyond social media. Even though I was shaken, I was satisfied and grateful with who I was. The fact that Lee Hyo-ri's confession ended with the words, "Good now, so good," felt like a kind of belief, not self-consolation.

Although she thought, ‘What am I doing here?’, Hyori Lee had just returned that day after seeing the fruits of her abandoned dog volunteer work that she had been doing for over 10 years. 'Pekkom', whom Lee Hyori rescued from a miserable environment and adopted to Canada, met a new family and was living with love. The life saved by Lee Hyori flew to Canada and became a member of the family, sharing their daily lives.

The sight of the abandoned dog ‘Pkeom’ excitedly running home with its new owner, Ellie, was somehow moving. In this scene, viewers received a message of comfort and support that even a life that has failed and fallen can shine brightly again. This is what Hyori Lee did on ‘Canada Check-in’.

The tears that Hyori Lee shed when she ran into a puppy that resembled Soonshim on the beach were the sincerity and message of ‘Check in to Canada.’ Hyori Lee couldn't take her eyes off a puppy and asked, "Soonshim?" and eventually shed tears, saying, "They really look alike. Their fur color is the same." Sunshim, who was an essential part of Lee Hyori's life and meant more to her than just a pet dog, was still part of Lee Hyori's family even after crossing the rainbow bridge. The theme of 'Canada Check-in' - the communication and symbiosis between humans and animals - was explained by Lee Hyori's very presence.

Hyori Lee used her influence to make the public aware of the issue of 'abandoned dogs', which has not received much attention. It was thanks to Lee Hyori's will that the journey to find and reunite with an abandoned dog adopted overseas was able to be told through the framework of entertainment rather than a documentary. The beginning of this entertainment show was Lee Hyo-ri's warm heart, which made her curious about whether abandoned dogs on the brink of death were living well after meeting new families. The reunion between Lee Hyo-ri and the abandoned dogs that filled the screen was touching, and the sight of them parting ways, saying 'live well' was hopeful.

Hyori Lee is treated well wherever she goes and knows the sparkling life of a celebrity better than anyone else. However, rather than pursuing the glamor of celebrity, he chose something more valuable. The sight of abandoned dogs wagging their tails and sitting next to them, remembering Hyo-ri Lee and In-sook Go, who took care of them for a while, shows that the choice was right. ‘Canada Check-in’ is receiving positive reviews as it brings healing and brings tears to the eyes of viewers every episode.

Doing something worthwhile doesn't mean there are no worries or wanderings. Even in this situation, Hyori Lee opened up about her inner thoughts and provided comfort and reassurance to viewers in another way. Even though Lee Hyori is wandering, she is trying every moment to think about which path she should take.

I want to say this to Lee Hyori, who asks, ‘What am I doing here?’ You shine more beautifully than any other celebrity in the Paris collection. And I think it's okay to not worry too much about whether it's that way or this way. No matter where you go, Lee Hyori will be standing on that path.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr