Lee Da-hye Buys First Car in Taiwan After Four Years, License Plate Holds Special Meaning

Korean celebrity Lee Da-hye marked her fourth year in Taiwan with a significant personal achievement: the purchase of her first car on the island. The popular personality, known for her work with cheerleading squads, documented the exciting process of acquiring a new Japanese compact SUV on her YouTube channel.

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Today is a super happy day, so I'm completely excited.

Lee revealed that buying a home and a car were among her top three life goals. While a home in Taipei remains a distant dream due to high prices, she decided to prioritize car ownership, estimating it would take another decade to afford a property. She initially planned to spend around $500,000 TWD on a used car but ultimately increased her budget to approximately $850,000 TWD for the new vehicle.

The compact SUV was a deliberate choice, suiting her love for camping and outdoor exploration in Taiwan's mountains and forests, reminiscent of her previous experience driving a Jeep in Korea. The car's personalized license plate, "CEC-9982," holds special meaning for Lee. It incorporates "82," representing her cheerleading number and the country code for South Korea, symbolizing her wish to bring joy to both Taiwan and Korea. The "99" signifies her birth year, 1999.

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This is the day it's coming, I've waited so long.

Lee expressed her delight with Taiwan's unique paid license plate selection system, a feature not available in South Korea. She playfully encouraged fans to wave if they spot her new car on the road, reminding them to prioritize driving safety above all else.

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It's very special.