In the first broadcast of MBC variety show 'Sora and Jinkyung,' Lee Sora and Hong Jinkyung were shown challenging the runway for the first time in 15 years. On that day, Hong Jinkyung included a photo shoot with her daughter Lael in her portfolio and mentioned the joy she felt when she was pregnant with Lael. She said, "It's so nice to have these moments captured in photos."

During the broadcast, MC Lee Donghwi asked about Lael's recent status, "She doesn't use apps these days, right?" to which Hong Jinkyung replied, "She deleted her KakaoTalk account."

Meanwhile, Hong Jinkyung's daughter Lael was once caught up in rumors of plastic surgery after posting edited photos on social media. In response, Hong Jinkyung revealed unedited photos and personally clarified the situation.

In March, Lael appeared on the channel 'Study King Genius Hong Jinkyung' and tearfully said, "I didn't expect things to get this big. There were so many malicious comments," adding, "I don't want to show my front face. I'll reveal it around the time I enter university. I don't like my face being posted on the channel." Hong Jinkyung said, "What I feel sorry about for Lael is that she can't live doing what she wants like ordinary kids."