In a recent episode of JTBC's 'Divorce Camp' aired on the 9th, the story of the 'Paternity Test Couple' was unveiled, capturing viewers' attention with its intense drama. The show achieved a viewership rating of 1.3% among the 2049 target demographic in the metropolitan area, with an average household rating of 2.6% and a nationwide average of 2.8%, securing the top spot for Thursday's programs in the metropolitan target category.
The episode revealed shocking details about the husband's infidelity. During a brief separation from his wife, he cohabited with another woman for less than two months. His issues with women extended to subscribing to adult content, staring at women passing by, and saving videos of women from his classes. MC Seo Jang-hoon criticized him, saying, "You've wasted your years," but the husband continued to make excuses, claiming he was misunderstood.
The wife's excessive suspicion also stunned everyone. She accused her husband of having an affair with her sister-in-law and claimed their nephew was an illegitimate child. She did not hesitate to use harsh language and threatened legal action in front of her mother-in-law, even presenting items like size 88 pants and a floral umbrella as evidence.
The wife continuously hurled insults at her husband's family, making extreme statements like, "Your family is a cult," and "You're ruining your family," shocking everyone. Even when her sister-in-law apologized, she responded with profanity and prepared to file a lawsuit, blaming her for the marital breakdown. MC Seo Jang-hoon expressed his sympathy, saying, "You've been trapped in a pit of your own making for seven years."
Amidst the tension, a paternity test was conducted, revealing that the husband and the nephew were not biologically related. However, the wife continued to suspect an affair between her husband and sister-in-law.
The couple then sought counseling with consultant Lee Ho-sun. During the session, the husband shared his difficult past, evoking sympathy from viewers. In the wife's session, Lee Ho-sun offered empathy and comfort, bringing her to tears.
Through counseling, the couple seemed to reflect on their actions and showed a glimmer of hope for improving their relationship. However, the husband's continued excuses led the wife to give up on the conversation, telling him to "leave," leaving everyone frustrated. As the episode concluded, the wife expressed a desire to leave the camp early, leaving viewers wondering if they can untangle their complicated situation.
Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr