Makoto, a third-generation Korean-Japanese, expressed her dilemma about choosing between marrying a Korean or a Japanese man.
On the October 14th episode of tvN's 'Kim Chang-ok Show 4,' which aired at 10:10 PM, the theme 'Do We Need an Interpreter in Our Relationship?' was explored through conversations with Korean-Japanese families, featuring Makoto.
During the show, Makoto shared, "Whenever I mention wanting to get married, I always get asked the same question: Will you marry a Korean man or a Japanese man?" She continued, "I am a third-generation Korean-Japanese who frequently travels between Korea and Japan, and I need advice on which nationality would be better to marry."
Makoto, who appeared on stage with Utakokoro Rie, both of whom had previously appeared on 'Korea-Japan Top Ten Show,' performed a short live stage. Observing their performance, Oh Na-ra commented, "I want to hear more of your songs than your story," and encouraged them to continue singing.
Makoto revealed, "My parents insisted I learn Korean, so they sent me to a Korean school from a young age. I've never attended a Japanese school and even graduated from a Korean university." Recently, Makoto has been thinking more about marriage, saying, "Watching Rie’s married life, I thought, 'I want a husband like that.' Rie's husband always manages her schedule and stays by her side like a manager, and today he's watching from behind the scenes."
Makoto candidly discussed the differences in dating styles between Korean and Japanese men. She noted, "Korean men naturally open doors and wait for you, but they contact you frequently and get upset if you don't reply immediately." She added, "They even debone boneless chicken for you, which was surprising at first due to their attentiveness." In contrast, she described Japanese men as respecting personal time, saying, "It's a relationship where you have your time and I have mine." Oh Na-ra added, "Japanese men I've seen are cautious and treat their girlfriends with care." Makoto responded, "When I date Japanese men, they say I'm strong-willed, but Korean men don't say that."
By Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia Reporter syjj426@tenasia.co.kr