Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra Transform into a 'Problematic Couple' in New Reality Show

Famed celebrity couple Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra are set to make a dramatic transformation into a 'problematic couple' in the new tvN reality show, 'We Are Not a Lovey-Dovey Couple,' premiering on the 30th.

The show, which reconstructs real-life couple stories in a drama format, features Choi and Ha stepping into the shoes of each partner to deliver realistic performances and provide thoughtful solutions. In the first episode, titled 'An Eye for an Eye, a Tooth for a Tooth, Cheating Couple,' the duo takes on a bold acting challenge.

In the premiere, the 'lovey-dovey couple' surprises even their family with intense acting rehearsals. The episode reveals the story of a couple embroiled in a divorce lawsuit due to infidelity, with Choi and Ha undergoing complete transformations to portray the troubled pair. Known for his loving persona, Choi reportedly used words he had never uttered before and even wore a wig to achieve a high level of resemblance.

During the show, 'Heart Friend' Hwang Je-sung humorously asks, "What if someone with thinning hair appears?" to which Choi jokingly responds, "Then Je-sung should take that role."

As the couple on the brink of separation enters the 'Lovey-Dovey House,' they watch a dramatization of their story performed by Choi and Ha. The couple is astonished by the accuracy, noting, "Even the standing poses are identical," as the actors perfectly mimic their speech, expressions, and appearance.

Meanwhile, as the panel and the troubled couple watch the reenactment, tensions rise between the wife, hurt by her husband's infidelity, and the husband, struggling with his wife's verbal abuse and absences. Despite a whirlwind romance leading to marriage in just 59 days, the influencer wife and her quiet husband cannot bridge their personality differences. The husband's frustration with his wife's dismissive attitude leads to an affair, which the wife retaliates against with her own infidelity, shocking the panel.

As the troubled couple reveals their struggles with debt, alcohol, and repeated infidelity, leading to divorce proceedings, they receive guidance from 25-year divorce attorney Yang So-young and psychiatrist Kim Ji-yong. The show explores the impact of 'mirror therapy,' where couples reflect on their relationship through a third-party perspective. The heartfelt letters from Choi and Ha to the troubled couple bring tears to the studio, heightening curiosity about the show's outcomes.

Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra's compelling performances in 'We Are Not a Lovey-Dovey Couple' will air on the 30th, showcasing their dedication to mirror therapy drama.

Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter, ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr