Dr. Oh Eun-young has called out the violent tendencies and infidelity of the husband in the 'Designated Seat Couple.'
The 162nd episode of MBC's 'Oh Eun-young Report - Marriage Hell,' aired on the 6th, saw a rise in viewership with 3.8% in the metropolitan area and 3.6% nationwide. The key demographic of viewers aged 20 to 54 recorded a 1.8% rating, ranking first across all channels in its time slot and second overall for the day.
The episode featured the story of a couple, married for 47 years, who have maintained silence in the same spot, with the wife harboring long-standing resentment towards her husband. The wife expressed her deep-seated grievance over her husband's economic indifference, while the husband claimed to be deeply hurt by his wife's blunt manner of speaking. The 'Designated Seat Couple' shared shocking stories that were hard to believe were real.
The couple's contrasting daily lives drew attention. The wife, who leaves home early in the morning, works tirelessly as a caregiver and support worker, while the husband's only activity is watching TV until she returns. Upon her return, the wife, who maintained a smile throughout her demanding day, unleashed a torrent of nagging on her husband. The husband explained that his wife's harsh words have been a source of pain throughout their marriage, leading him to eventually fall silent.
The wife, describing herself as a 'viper,' blamed her husband for her transformation. She revealed that her husband has been financially irresponsible, spending money solely on himself, with past gambling habits and a recent obsession with lottery tickets. Having shouldered the family's financial burden alone, she lamented, "I feel like my resentment will never be resolved until I die." She also exposed her husband's violent behavior, recounting an incident where he hit her with a wooden stick, causing her to faint, after she splashed water on him out of frustration for his laziness. The husband claimed he was too drunk to remember the incident, leaving the hosts in disbelief.
The most shocking revelation was the husband's infidelity. The wife disclosed, "The woman my husband had an affair with was the wife of his deceased friend," causing a stir in the studio. The husband admitted, "I liked my friend's wife even before he passed away. I was crazy. She wasn't interested in me; it was just my feelings." Dr. Oh Eun-young clarified, "Even if there is no sexual relationship, having sustained special feelings for someone other than your spouse is still considered infidelity."
The husband also accused the wife of infidelity, claiming he saw a regular customer waiting for her outside her store. Additionally, he criticized her for investing a large sum of money in barren land without consulting him. The wife denied the infidelity allegations and expressed her disappointment in her husband for only pointing out her failures without providing any financial support.
Ultimately, the wife broke down in tears over her long-standing resentment towards her husband and the uncertainty of their future. The husband also expressed regret and sorrow for not being affectionate towards his wife and children, admitting, "I'm in pain. I don't have the courage to even die."
Dr. Oh Eun-young diagnosed both spouses as being in a state of depression. Despite her cheerful demeanor, the wife harbors underlying sadness, while the husband appears emotionally isolated and depressed. Dr. Oh advised the husband to sincerely apologize to his wife and encouraged the wife to practice letting go of the past. After 47 years filled with indelible wounds and regrets, the 'Designated Seat Couple' ended the broadcast by expressing their long-overdue apologies to each other, bringing a sense of warmth.
Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr