Lee Seong-mi celebrates Mun Yeong-mi's 70th birthday with surprise event

Lee Seong-mi organized a surprise 70th birthday celebration for her colleague of 40 years, Mun Yeong-mi, featuring a special beer shabu-shabu meal. During the gathering, Mun Yeong-mi shared details regarding her health and muscle pain while expressing her gratitude for the long-standing friendship.

A special meal and sincere congratulations prepared by Lee Seong-mi for her colleague of 40 years, Mun Yeong-mi, confirmed the long-standing friendship between the two. A video released by TV CHOSUN STAR captures the scene of Lee Seong-mi visiting Mun Yeong-mi's home to spend time together and convey her heartfelt feelings.

"You are a shelter just by existing": Lee Seong-mi's 70th birthday celebration event

Lee Seong-mi planned a special operation with colleagues to celebrate Mun Yeong-mi's 70th birthday. In the video, to mark the occasion, Lee Seong-mi carried out a surprise event alongside colleagues including Eun-hui, Su-gi, and Ji-seon, preparing Ji-seon's show, cash gifts, and a banner. Expressing her affection toward Mun Yeong-mi, Lee Seong-mi said, "Unnie, your existence alone is a true shelter to us."

Lee Seong-mi has served as a role model to her colleagues, never sparing time or money to take care of those around her. Based on past experiences, Lee Seong-mi candidly shared the reason she cares for others, stating, "When I was having a hard time, just having someone by my side was a great source of strength." In response, Mun Yeong-mi replied that watching Lee Seong-mi take care of people around her teaches her how she should live as well.

Beer shabu-shabu and conversations of a 40-year friendship

The menu Lee Seong-mi prepared for the meal that day was 'beer shabu-shabu.' Lee Seong-mi showcased a unique cooking method using beer as the broth to cook the meat. During the process, a conversation took place regarding whether the alcohol content evaporates during cooking. In this process, Lee Seong-mi carefully prepared the meal while considering the menu Mun Yeong-mi desired. Previously, Lee Seong-mi looked after Mun Yeong-mi's meal by first preparing perilla oil makguksu, which is good to eat when one has no appetite.

While eating, the two reminisced about the long relationship they have maintained for over 40 years. Having met through a comedy program in the past, Lee Seong-mi and Mun Yeong-mi have spent more than 40 years together, showing a deep bond as they shared stories about their health and lives during this meeting. In particular, Mun Yeong-mi disclosed her health condition, noting it is difficult for her to lie still due to muscle pain.

Mun Yeong-mi reveals the comfort found in difficult moments

Mun Yeong-mi shed tears at Lee Seong-mi's sincere consideration and the event. While Mun Yeong-mi revealed that she tends to disappear on her own when facing difficult matters, she mentioned Yang Hee-eun as a person who provides great comfort to her. Mun Yeong-mi said, "When I tell Unnie Yang Hee-eun that I am having a hard time, she is very warm," expressing her wish that Yang Hee-eun does not go before her.

Source: TVCHOSUN JOY (YouTube)