Lee Hye-young 'Graduates from Lung Cancer,' Becomes a Great-Aunt: 'Love You' to Grandniece
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- Actress Lee Hye-young has become a great-aunt, sharing joyful news on social media.
- She posted photos of herself reading to her grandniece, Se-ah, expressing her love.
- The actress, who has previously battled lung cancer, shared a heartwarming moment with her family.
Actress Lee Hye-young is celebrating a joyous new family milestone: she has become a great-aunt. The beloved star shared the happy news on her personal social media account on the 7th, accompanied by several heartwarming photographs.
In the shared images, Lee Hye-young is seen spending quality time with her grandniece, Se-ah. One picture captures the actress lying down next to the baby, engrossed in reading a book. Another photo shows Lee Hye-young holding Se-ah, beaming with a proud and affectionate smile.
Lee Hye-young captioned the post with "I became a great-aunt... I love you, Se-ah," expressing her delight and affection for her new grandniece. The actress, who has openly shared her past struggles with lung cancer, appears radiant and happy in these moments, surrounded by family.
This personal update from Lee Hye-young offers a glimpse into her personal life, highlighting a moment of pure happiness and familial love. Her fans have responded warmly to the news, celebrating this special occasion with her.
I became a great-aunt... I love you, Se-ah.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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