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Wrestling Champion Lee Man-gi Admits Twilight Childcare of Triplets is Tougher Than His Career
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Wrestling Champion Lee Man-gi Admits Twilight Childcare of Triplets is Tougher Than His Career

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former wrestler and broadcaster Lee Man-gi shared his daily life caring for his triplet grandchildren.
  • Lee admitted that raising triplets in his later years is more challenging than his wrestling career.
  • The video documenting his experience was uploaded to his YouTube channel, 'ManGiTV'.

Former wrestling champion and current broadcaster Lee Man-gi is finding that his toughest challenge isn't in the ring, but at home with his triplet grandchildren. In a recent video uploaded to his YouTube channel, 'ManGiTV,' Lee shared the realities of 'twilight childcare,' admitting it's more demanding than his days as a 'Cheonhajangsa' (grand champion).

Lee began his day with his morning exercise routine, camera in hand. He then headed to his new 'workplace' โ€“ his grandchildren's home. The title of the video, 'Even a Grand Champion is a Beginner Grandpa in Front of His Grandchildren,' perfectly captures his sentiment. He confessed that facing his energetic triplets is more daunting than any wrestling match he ever competed in.

Even a Grand Champion is a Beginner Grandpa in Front of His Grandchildren

โ€” Lee Man-giTitle of the video uploaded to his YouTube channel 'ManGiTV'.

The video offers a glimpse into the daily life of a celebrity grandfather navigating the joys and exhaustion of raising three young children. While Lee Man-gi is known for his strength and prowess in the wrestling arena, the footage reveals a more vulnerable side, highlighting the universal challenges of childcare, especially for grandparents.

I have a place I go to right after my morning exercise. I'm going to see our triplets, and it's more... than when I was a Cheonhajangsa.

โ€” Lee Man-giDescribing his daily routine and the challenges of caring for his grandchildren.
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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.