Entertainer Seo Jang-hoon delivered a sharp rebuke after hearing comments from the husband of the “Malbal Couple.”
In the May 7 episode of JTBC’s ‘Divorce Meditation Camp’, the husband of the “Malbal Couple” revealed his issues with his wife. He expressed frustration over her blunt attitude, her frequent irritability toward the children, and her habit of resting or sleeping in bed after doing only the bare minimum of childcare.
However, Seo Jang-hoon pointed out the wife’s situation, suggesting it could be the result of accumulated fatigue from sole childcare. Specifically, when the husband stated that the reasons he stays married are because she is “the children’s mother” and because “divorce would likely bring more disadvantages,” Seo Jang-hoon hit back, saying, “Those are words that didn’t need to be said.”
During the subsequent counseling session, counselor Lee Ho-sun strongly addressed the husband’s drinking problem. She highlighted the severity, stating, “The brain is already soaked in alcohol. Alcoholic dementia will likely set in soon.” She also suggested a customized solution for the couple, who show different energy levels, by giving the wife sufficient rest and having the husband share the household chores.
Despite the counseling, the conflict for the “Malbal Couple” wasn’t easily resolved. The husband expressed feeling wronged, claiming he was portrayed one-dimensionally on the show, and vented his frustrations that had built up since the domestic investigation. Meanwhile, the wife, who hoped her exhaustion would be understood through the counseling, closed her heart once again.
The episode also revealed the story of the final couple of the 21st group. Shocking revelations emerged that the wife had kicked the husband out of the house because she didn’t like him, and had even used abusive language and physical violence. When it was revealed that even the children hit the husband, Seo Jang-hoon emphasized the need for firm discipline, warning, “It will be a big problem if this becomes a habit.”
An even bigger issue was the behavior occurring in front of the children. The wife badmouthed the husband while drinking, and the children were even seen offering her alcohol to cheer her up. The cast was left speechless by the rare and shocking words and actions. With the husband’s attitude of blaming himself for everything, attention is now focused on the remaining untold story of this couple.
The remaining story of the 21st group’s final “Addiction Couple” will air on JTBC’s ‘Divorce Meditation Camp’ on the 14th at 10:30 PM.
