In a recent broadcast, soccer player Jung Dae-se and former Korean Air flight attendant Myeong Seo-hyun were shown arguing on an MBN entertainment program ‘Once Considered Divorcing’. Myeong Seo-hyun criticized Jung Dae-se for not contacting her brother-in-law on his birthday, to which he responded that it slipped his mind. She then scolded him for not being more considerate. Jung Dae-se retorted by pointing out her lack of communication with his family. This led to a heated argument where Myeong Seo-hyun expressed frustration over their conflicting views.
Myeong Seo-hyun, who moved to Japan after marriage and struggled with living with her in-laws, revealed that she even had thoughts of suicide due to her mother-in-law. She expressed feeling neglected by Jung Dae-se during their family disputes, which left her feeling isolated. She shared an incident where her mother-in-law called her a thief for marrying her son, causing her to spiral into depression. Despite seeking help and taking medication, she still struggled with dark thoughts.
Watching the footage, Jung Dae-se admitted to realizing the severity of the conflict later on and expressed regret for not being more understanding. He acknowledged his lack of experience in handling marital conflicts and admitted to not being attentive to his wife’s emotional needs. Online reactions to this story ranged from emphasizing the importance of communication in relationships to empathizing with the couple’s struggles.