Lee Hyori and Her Mother Reconnect Over ‘5 Nights 6 Days’… “Regretting 30 Years Apart, I Was Indifferent” (Wanna Go on a Trip?)
Singer Lee Hyori overcame her long-held resentment towards her mother and came to understand her better. The final episode of JTBC’s ‘Mom, Wanna Go on a Trip Just the Two of Us?’ (hereafter ‘Wanna Go on a Trip?’) aired on the 30th, showcasing the last day of Lee Hyori and her mother’s 5-night, 6-day journey.
Morning Conflict
On the last day of their trip, Lee Hyori and her mother clashed from the morning. Lee Hyori expressed her resentment by saying, “The wounds of my childhood were caused by my mother, not my father.” Her mother, unable to handle the confrontation, said, “Let’s stop this,” and walked away. This scene highlighted the longstanding conflict between the two.
Counseling in the Mountain Café
Afterwards, they prepared and headed to a café in the mountains. There, they opened up to the café owner, who had studied counseling. While Lee Hyori stepped away, her mother began sharing her past with the owner. Hearing her mother speak more openly to the café owner than to herself, Lee Hyori felt a twinge of sadness, realizing the communication gap between them.
Understanding Each Other’s Hearts
In a subsequent interview, Lee Hyori reflected, “I always wanted my mom to listen to me. I wanted her to understand how much it hurt and how it affected my life.” She added, “Mom wanted the same — for me to listen to and understand her small stories.” Her mother reminisced, “Back then, my husband was so scary, like a god. If I had the courage and mindset I have now, I wouldn’t have lived like that.” This realization led Lee Hyori to understand that her mother wasn’t able to rescue her because she was also trapped in her own struggles.
Reconciliation and Reflection
Back at their accommodation, Lee Hyori prepared pasta for dinner. Her mother complimented it, saying, “The bracken is crunchy, and the seasoning is perfect,” even drinking the broth to the last drop. In an interview, her mother said, “It was delicious. The pasta Hyori made was better than any restaurant.” Hearing this, Lee Hyori was overjoyed. When her mother bragged to her older daughter and husband over the phone, saying, “This is the best part of the trip,” Lee Hyori was moved to tears.
Lee Hyori’s Realization
In the final interview, Lee Hyori confessed, “I regret not being there for my mother for 30 years. Seeing how happy she was made me realize how indifferent I had been. Why was I so mean?” She reflected on her indifference and distance over the years and expressed her desire to improve their relationship going forward.
