On the July 11 episode of JTBC’s Knowing Bros, i-dle members Soyeon, Minnie, Miyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua appeared as guests and shared stories from their lives.
Often nicknamed the “Thai Princess,” Minnie was asked whether it was true that her parents were shocked when they first visited her dorm during her trainee days.
“That’s true,” Minnie replied. “My father was especially shocked when he saw the dorm. He kept saying, ‘My daughter? Living here? Really?’”
Yuqi quickly added that the dorm “wasn’t actually that bad,” but Soyeon explained, “It’s just because Minnie’s home is incredible. Her house in Thailand is basically like a castle.”
As it turns out, Minnie’s family operates a resort, and she grew up in a luxurious residence in Thailand. Explaining the difference, Minnie said, “In Thailand, living in houses is much more common than living in apartments, so I wasn’t really used to apartments. Our dorm only had three bedrooms, and there were so many trainees living together.”
She also shared a touching story about her father’s encouragement when she moved to Korea as a high school sophomore.
“When I came to Korea, my father told me, ‘I’ve already paid for your final year of high school. If things don’t work out, you can always come back to Thailand,’” Minnie recalled, highlighting the unwavering support she received from her family.
During the episode, viewers were also shown footage of Minnie’s family estate in Thailand. The sprawling property features multiple living rooms on different floors, a private gym, and amenities that resemble those of a luxury resort.
Providing more details, Minnie explained, “There are three separate buildings, and eight family members live there. One house belongs to my aunt, another is where my grandparents and parents live, and the third is where my brother and I stay. There’s even a separate building for our housekeeper.”
Seo Jang Hoon jokingly asked, “If I ever visit Bangkok, can I stay there?” Minnie smiled and readily replied, “Of course. We have empty rooms. My mother runs a resort, so you’re welcome to visit.”
Sources: Naver