Khanh Thi: 'I plan to have my second child next year'

Dancesport champion revealed that she might have two children with Phan Hien before getting married.

- You and Phan Hien once shared your intention to get married this year. What are your plans now?

- My husband's parents have not chosen a good day for us to get married. Next year, I will give birth to my second child. Maybe I will wait until my child can walk so that we can both lift my skirt. Ku Bi's grandparents do not place much importance on organizing a wedding. They often advise us that the important thing is that the children are stable, the economy is stable, and the couple is in harmony. The wedding is just a formality.

- What do you want your wedding to be like?

- I don’t have the urge to wear a wedding dress because I’ve been wearing bridal gowns for fashion shoots since I was 17. I also don’t envision my wedding being lavish, extravagant or simple, economical. I see many stars being praised for having simple, cozy weddings, so I’m considering this option.

* Khanh Thi dances with Phan Hien

- The delay of your wedding has given rise to many rumors, including the rumor that you came to Phan Hien for money. What is your response?

- This rumor arose when I was busy performing a live show celebrating 25 years of my career. I focused on practicing so I didn't explain or correct it. However, my husband was quite upset. Before we fell in love, I knew about Hien's rich family background but didn't care. At that time, we were teacher and student. We came together naturally, without calculation. Later, when we fell in love, Hien's family was quite shocked but didn't forbid it. They knew I had no purpose. I love Hien for who he is, not for his money.

In 2015, I got pregnant, so the public became more interested, making Hien's parents a bit embarrassed. Hien's family is traditional and disciplined, not fond of showing off. Everyone is in business, so they don't want their daughter-in-law and son to get involved in scandals, affecting the business and reputation of the family. Therefore, no one knows exactly what car we drive, what we do at home, or how we live.

- What pressure do you face when you become a daughter-in-law?

- Being a daughter-in-law in a family with a strong family is not a simple matter. At first, I was also confused by the cultural differences between the North and the South. I had to gradually change my every gesture and speech to harmonize with my husband's family. I always remind myself that I have to learn how to be a daughter-in-law. My mother-in-law will teach me everything. If my parents-in-law are satisfied with me, my husband will be less stressed and have time and mind to take care of other things. Currently, I am proud that my relationship with my mother-in-law is quite good.

Khanh Thi and Phan Hien couple.

- Phan Hien is 12 years younger than you. How does this age difference affect your family life?

- I married a younger man so it is natural that I pamper him. Phan Hien is gentle, knows right from wrong but is prone to sulking. When we are angry, I am usually the one to make up first.

The difficulty for me is that even though I am older, in the family, especially in front of my in-laws, I am not allowed to act superior to Hien. He is the husband, I am the one who has to choose my words according to him.

- What personality of your husband attracts you?

- I have never met anyone as gallant as Hien. Despite his small stature, he always takes the responsibility of carrying suitcases and belongings. When I am with him, I only need to hold my phone. My friends all praise Phan Hien for being very manly.

When Hien was still my student, one time, in a fit of anger, I slapped him for dancing badly. However, when I got into a taxi, Hien still ran to open the door for me and politely said: "Please get in the car."

- How does your husband support your work?

- Phan Hien let me do whatever I wanted. No matter how much I earned, it was still not as much as a portion of what my husband's family earned. Therefore, he let me keep all his money.

My husband still accompanies me in suitable projects. Phan Hien and I will dance together in the program Vietnam Beauty 3 by designer Do Trinh Hoai Nam on September 26 in Hanoi. We perform dance sport in traditional ao dai.

Khanh Thi, Phan Hien and son Ku Bi.

- How do you two share child-rearing?

- Before, I thought that as a teacher, I would be strict with my child, but it turns out that I am not. I pamper Ku Bi much more than Phan Hien. I often buy clothes and nice things for my child. My child eats a lot, I need to limit it, but every time he whines, I can't control myself. At those times, my husband is the one who reminds me not to pamper my child too much. I think it's okay to have one easy-going person and one strict person with my child like that.

- You are quite comfortable sharing pictures of your son. What does your husband think about this?

- When I was pregnant, I thought I was a bit famous and would easily attract attention, so I needed to hide my baby and limit posting pictures of him on social networks. However, when Ku Bi was born, my thinking completely changed. Looking at my baby, I just wanted to introduce him to the world. This is not for the purpose of showing off, I just want to share my happiness.

When I first posted my child's photo on social media, many people gave me all kinds of advice: "You can't let your child sit in the middle and take a photo of three people", "If you do that, your child will be easily kidnapped", "If you post a photo of your child wearing revealing clothes, many perverts can take the photo of your child for bad purposes"... All of this made me panic and scared for a while.

After that, I thought more openly and told myself that how children develop depends on the upbringing, care and education of their parents. Moreover, I decided to send Ku Bi to a Vietnamese school instead of an international school. He also needs to communicate and integrate with friends and society. I cannot hide him forever.

According to VNE