On the first day of their trip to Korea, the Jerome-Benita couple from MBN's 'Idol Singles Side Story - Now We' showed endless conflict over the 'cohabitation before marriage' issue, but they exuded sweet chemistry as if they had never fought before. Yoon Nam-gi and Lee Da-eun couple revealed their daily life with their soon-to-be-born second child.
In MBN's 'Idol Singles Side Story - Now We' (hereinafter referred to as 'Doll Singles Side Story'), which first aired on the 18th, Jerome and Benita developed into a real couple through season 4, and Yoon Nam-ki and Lee Da-eun, who ended up remarrying after meeting each other in season 2. The latest news has been reported. The Jerome-Benita couple, who appeared on camera a year after the end of Season 4, not only became more cheerful and comfortable as they were in their 'second year of dating,' but also showed 'real-life conflicts' without hesitation.
First, the story of Jerome-Benita unfolded. Arriving in Korea early in the morning, the two people who arrived at Incheon International Airport self-disclosed, saying, "I almost couldn't come because I had a big fight right before coming to Korea," and stamped a sign on the notice board that said, "Do you promise not to fight?" Immediately after, in the car on the way to their accommodation, the two could not hide their joy at seeing the Korean scenery for the first time in a long time, saying, "The streets with cherry blossoms are so beautiful." At this time, Jerome lovingly caressed Benita's cheek, saying, "Is there a better woman than you?" However, Benita responded by saying, "(You don't usually do this), right? Did you do it three times a year?" Jerome, embarrassed by this, asked cheekily, “If I do well in Seoul, will you let me live with you (when I return to the U.S.)?” Benita answered bluntly, “I’m not ready yet.” Afterwards, Benita revealed in an interview with the production team, "We talk about living together every day, and unlike Jerome, who wants to live together, I always say, 'I need time,'" implying that there is conflict over 'cohabitation'. .
Arriving at his accommodation in Yongsan-gu, the neighborhood where he used to live, Jerome quickly organized his things with a knife. Benita, on the other hand, created a contrast by roughly organizing her luggage while making a business phone call from the United States. When choosing a lunch menu, Benita said, "Let's have it delivered to the hotel," while Jerome persuaded her, "Since we came all the way to Korea, let's go to a good restaurant." While they were fighting, Benita's cousin and his son made a surprise visit to the dorm. Jerome had fun playing with Benita's nephew with his unique friendliness, and received a passing grade as a 'future uncle'. When their cousin passed away, Jerome and Benita gave each other foot massages and joked around, and then headed to Jerome's favorite restaurant, 'Yukgaejang Kalguksu' when they lived in Korea, and had a 'storm of eating.'
In the evening, the two toured Haebangchon, where Jerome's childhood memories were preserved. While walking down the street, they were happy and said, "It feels like a dream to be in Korea," but during dinner, they argued again about the issue of 'cohabitation'. Jerome, now 47 years old, said, "I've been alone since my divorce, and I'm about to turn 50, so I don't have much time." On the other hand, Benita confessed, "I have been living with my family even after my divorce, so I need some alone time. I don't want to be in a hurry because of my age." While there was still no conclusion, the two people who finished the meal took a 'four-shot photo', ran into Jerome's acquaintance on the street, exchanged a happy greeting, and took Benita's 'dream' subway ride. After returning to the accommodation, I started preparing for the 'health checkup' that I wanted to do the most in Korea. I inhaled a ‘bowel cleansing agent’ for a colonoscopy the next day. Immediately after, the two people ended their first day in Korea strongly by leaning into each other's arms and grabbing a trash can, saying, "I feel like I'm going to throw up."
Next, the story of the couple Yoon Nam-gi and Lee Da-eun unfolded. After revealing the news of their second pregnancy, the couple, who have been remarried for two years, said, "The gender is a son, and the name is 'Namju'. The first daughter, Ri-eun, is called 'Little Da-eun,' and the son is also named 'Nam-ju,' a 'Namgi Junior.' “It also means living your life like a ‘male protagonist.’” The expected date of birth is August 10th.
Regarding her reaction after first finding out she was pregnant, Lee Da-eun laughed and said, "I didn't expect it. Because it didn't happen often. I drank like this and it was just that. It was really just one time, so I didn't have any expectations." Namki Yoon said, “Originally, we were preparing to have a second child.” When Lee Da-eun said, "I didn't do it actively," Yoon Nam-gi insisted, "They keep saying I didn't do it actively, but I think I did it quite actively." Lee Da-eun burst out laughing, saying, “What did you do so actively?” Yoon Nam-gi said, “Every month,” and then laughed, saying, “I don’t know.”
Afterwards, the morning scene with daughter Lee Eun and dog Max was revealed. Lee Da-eun showed signs of distress, saying, “I was coughing all night.” Then, I asked my husband, “Is my face really swollen?” and Yoon Nam-ki sweetly responded, “You’re pretty~”. Immediately after, Yoon Nam-gi made pear bellflower tea for his wife. He also showed good sense by waking Lee Eun up with a kiss and tying up her messy hair. However, when Lee Eun kept cold medicine in her mouth and then spit it out, Nam-gi Yoon disciplined her strictly. Lee Da-eun watched Yoon Nam-gi's thoughts, but in an interview, she said, "My husband is the type of person who strictly teaches Lee Eun so that she can grow up to be self-directed," and "Unlike me, I discipline Lee Eun firmly, so I think Lee Eun is growing up well." faith was revealed.
After a while, Yoon Nam-gi took Ri-eun to school on the kindergarten shuttle bus, and when his wife continued to worry, saying, "Maybe it's because he's been coughing for two weeks, I can't feel Ri-gi's fetal movements," he said, "It won't be any problem." I comforted him. Afterwards, Yoon Nam-ki toured a new franchise store as an 'ice cream brand CEO' and called Lee Da-eun whenever he had time to take care of her health. However, Lee Da-eun continued to be anxious, saying, “It can’t be reflux esophagitis or tuberculosis, right?” Accordingly, Yoon Nam-gi quickly finished work, returned home, and took Lee Da-eun to the hospital.
Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr