Lee Hye-won, wife of former soccer player Ahn Jung-hwan, revealed her know-how in choosing an international school for her children, showcasing her experience as a 'parent of a prestigious university student.'
On the 81st episode of Channel A's 'Sun-crossed Family,' aired on the 1st, MCs Ahn Jung-hwan, Lee Hye-won, Yoo Se-yoon, and Song Jin-woo, along with French representative Fabien, Italian representative Cristina, and American representative Chris, shared vivid local experiences of families from Singapore, France, and Tunisia, captivating viewers. In particular, based on her two-year stay in Singapore for her son Lee Hwan's music studies, Lee Hye-won shared various information and 'insider tips,' adding educational entertainment unique to 'Sun-crossed Family.'
First, the 'Singapore Family,' Yoon Ji-young and Tomoyuki, appeared with their two sons, Ray and Luca. This Korean-Japanese international couple drew attention by revealing their current home in Singapore. The monthly rent for their luxurious condominium, equipped with four rooms, four bathrooms, and various swimming pools and sports facilities, was revealed to be 15 million KRW, with a management fee of approximately 1 million KRW, causing surprise.
Yoon Ji-young also disclosed that the annual tuition fee for the international school their children attend is 40 to 50 million KRW per child, and the annual school bus fee is 7 to 8 million KRW. Watching this, Lee Hye-won shared her own know-how, saying, "There are so many international schools in Singapore, and I recommend the UK curriculum that teaches how to write essays first when choosing a school for children. After that, you can choose according to your child's disposition." In response, Ahn Jung-hwan reminisced about a funny memory from Lee Hwan's time studying abroad in Singapore, where a Japanese friend from the same international school came over to their house and they ended up watching a 'Korea-Japan soccer match' together, turning the studio into a sea of laughter.
After the children returned from school, the 'Singapore Family' headed to Gardens by the Bay, introducing an affordable travel course in Singapore, known for its high cost of living. At this landmark of Singapore, they admired the 'Supertree Grove,' explaining, "There are paid conservatories where you can enjoy a wider variety of plants, but the free outdoor spaces are also sufficiently satisfying."
They then moved to Merlion Park and took 'water-spouting 인증샷s' in front of the 'Merlion,' a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, and ordered satay and chili crab at a nearby hawker center (outdoor food court). The 'Singapore Family' raved about their meal, saying, "Both the satay and chili crab we ordered here are about half the price of what you would find in a regular restaurant," and concluded their 'cost-effective travel course' by enjoying the beautiful night view of Merlion Park.
Next, the new 'French Family,' Kim Hye-jin and Godefroy, and their three daughters, Nanette, Odette, and Valentina, were introduced. This couple, who were active as a fashion designer and photographer in the past, surprised everyone by revealing that they "lived as roommates in LA before getting married," and particularly astonished viewers by stating that they are "related to the 'Di Clora Lanza' family, an Italian noble family with ties to the great British writer William Shakespeare."
Having previously settled in southern Italy, they currently reside in a 'small palace' in the aristocratic neighborhood of 'Outil' in France, bestowed by Louis XIV. They revealed the interior of their uniquely decorated home, where antique furniture harmoniously blended with trendy props. After the house tour, the 'French Family' began a 'noble dinner' using silver cutlery. Amidst the elaborate course meals, the main dishes of the day were 'Gungjung Tteokbokki' (royal court stir-fried rice cakes) and 'Kongnamul Guk' (soybean sprout soup), to which Ahn Jung-hwan quipped, "A collaboration of Eastern and Western noble cuisine!"
The following day, the 'French Family' went on vacation to Deauville, a resort destination for European aristocrats. The whole family participated in 'beach horseback riding,' an essential cultural activity for nobles, but the husband only took pictures while his wife and children enjoyed riding. Seeing this, the four MCs gave a thumbs-up, saying, "Perhaps the 'noble' husband didn't ride? Not noblesse oblige, but father oblige!"
Finally, the 'Tunisian Family,' Nam Hyo-kyung and Karel, headed to the coastal city of 'Cheba' with their daughter Leila. While traveling along the coastal road, the 'Tunisian Family' stopped by 'Sousse,' the third-largest city in Tunisia, to experience the thousand-year-old city. In the old town, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, they browsed olive wood crafts and the Tunisian traditional instrument 'Ney,' opening their wallets, and tasted 'Nougat,' a traditional snack made from local specialties such as almonds and pistachios, commenting that it was "like marshmallow." Enjoying the Mediterranean scenery at Port El Kantaoui, they concluded their exciting trip by looking at various 'pirate ships' that recreated the lives of pirates in the past.
Their final destination, 'Cheba,' was the neighborhood where Karel's parents' villa was located. Reunited with his parents, the 'Tunisian Family' revealed the interior of the villa, which was full of traditional Tunisian atmosphere. They then enjoyed a meal of homemade Tunisian food prepared by his parents, and a dish of 'shark meat,' which is caught frequently, appeared, arousing curiosity.
After tasting the shark meat in his father-in-law's spicy stew, Nam Hyo-kyung nodded, saying, "It's similar to Korean hangover soup." When his mother-in-law's Mediterranean octopus soup, 'Chorba,' was served, Nam Hyo-kyung described it as "similar to squid soup," eliciting laughter and empathy from the studio guests.
Channel A's 'Sun-crossed Family,' which shares the daily lives of international families who have found love across borders, airs every Thursday at 8:10 PM KST.
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