Chae Rina Opens Up About Heartbreaking IVF Struggles and Past Relationship Trauma

Singer Chae Rina is honestly opening up about the pain and long-lasting trauma she experienced during the IVF process.

In the 20th episode of SBS Plus’s ‘Lee Ho-sun’s Saida’, airing on the 16th at 10 AM, the show will explore the theme of “failures that shattered daily life,” sharing stories of those living with emotional wounds from repeated setbacks.

Appearing as the program’s first celebrity guest, Chae Rina confesses the psychological burden and the pressure of public perception she felt while facing IVF failures. Reflecting on her journey that began seven years ago and led to a final attempt at age 47, she shares, “The cycle of holding onto hope only to have it crumble repeated.” She describes her feelings at the time, saying, “The moment of checking the results was so scary and terrifying.”

Chae Rina also expressed her deep affection for Lee Ho-sun, revealing she is a big fan. “I don’t usually think about wanting to meet other celebrities, but I really wanted to meet the teacher,” she confessed, adding that she watches every video and hits the “like” button, which brought laughter to the set. She expressed her satisfaction with the program and Lee Ho-sun’s counseling style, saying, “It feels like she says exactly what I want to say.”

After the session, she shared that she received so much comfort that “I felt like I shouldn’t even receive an appearance fee,” highlighting the deep empathy and solace she found. This has sparked curiosity about the practical advice Lee Ho-sun provided.

Additionally, Chae Rina cautiously mentioned wounds from a past relationship. Upon hearing a story about an affair with a married man, she stated, “It’s hard to forgive someone who acts that way knowing they could destroy a family.” She then revealed, “I experienced a similar wound in a past relationship, and the trauma still remains.”

When Kim Ji-min asked about her experience with infidelity, Chae Rina honestly confessed, “That memory lasts a long time. Even now, I sometimes find myself doubting my husband, who has done nothing wrong,” evoking sympathy from the audience.

The production team stated, “The episode will feature realistic stories of people shaken by failure and relationship wounds,” adding, “Chae Rina’s sincere confession and Lee Ho-sun’s empathetic solutions will provide comfort to viewers.”

Meanwhile, SBS Plus’s ‘Lee Ho-sun’s Saida’ airs every Saturday at 10 AM.