The 'Servant and Beast Couple' appeared on 'Oh Eun-young Report: Marriage Hell'.
On the October 13th episode of MBC's 'Oh Eun-young Report: Marriage Hell', airing at 10:20 PM, the precarious marriage of a trainer couple, who run a gym together, was revealed. Despite marrying due to the husband's persistent courtship, the wife feels more like an employee than a partner, expressing her desire to escape from her husband with tears. The episode featured 'Marine Boy' Park Tae-hwan as a special MC, who added to the empathy with his candid remarks.
During the episode, the husband frequently called out his wife's name during work, issuing commands and orders, drawing attention. Shockingly, he did not hesitate to verbally abuse his wife in front of other employees, using harsh language and insults that left viewers stunned. This behavior made not only the wife but also the gym members wary of the husband's temper.
The husband's commanding behavior continued even after work hours. He would call his wife while she was doing house chores to give her more tasks, asking her to debone fish and put on his socks, maintaining a 24-hour command mode. The wife lamented, "I feel like a servant, not a spouse. I have to cater to his every need."
Moreover, the husband drew attention with his extreme irritability over trivial matters, even throwing objects in fits of emotion. Unable to tolerate situations that did not meet his standards, he blamed his wife for everything, relentlessly criticizing her. The wife's self-esteem plummeted due to the husband's constant irritation and criticism, leaving her feeling helpless.
Why does the husband direct all his anger towards his wife? He claimed, "It all started with my wife." It was revealed that a year ago, the wife lost their entire savings of 70 million won in a cryptocurrency scam. The husband recalled, "I couldn't even pay the employees' salaries. I was so desperate that I even looked into euthanasia." Following the scam, the wife's self-harm behavior emerged due to the husband's ongoing blame. She tearfully confessed, "I wondered how I could continue this marriage with such guilt. I thought it would be better if I just died."
Dr. Oh Eun-young diagnosed the husband with difficulty in controlling emotions, stating, "He feels anxious when unexpected situations arise and expresses this anxiety through immediate irritation and anger." She emphasized, "Uncontrollable events will inevitably occur. How you choose to accept them is ultimately your choice." She also noted the wife's learned helplessness, advising, "The couple needs to revolutionize their communication style." Dr. Oh suggested that the couple take personal time and use precise titles during work as part of her healing report.
Pushed to the brink, the 'Servant and Beast Couple' showed signs of change by the end of the broadcast. The husband admitted, "I see many things I need to fix. I will change my way of expressing myself. I'm sorry and I love you," while the wife expressed her desire to focus on their marriage. Attention is now on whether the 'Servant and Beast Couple' can rebuild their broken relationship and what changes lie ahead.
Reporter: Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr