Ha Hee-ra Addresses Rumors of Frequent Fights with Choi Soo-jong on 'We Are Not a Lovey-Dovey Couple'

Ha Hee-ra clarifies rumors about frequent arguments with her husband, Choi Soo-jong.

On the upcoming episode of tvN's 'We Are Not a Lovey-Dovey Couple,' airing at 10:10 PM on the 7th, a couple who appears happy on the outside but is struggling with significant conflicts will be featured. The couple, who surprised the studio by being introduced as Choi Soo-jong's juniors, consists of an actor husband and a musical actress-turned-show host wife, sparking curiosity.

'We Are Not a Lovey-Dovey Couple' showcases Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra, known as one of the entertainment industry's representative 'lovey-dovey couples,' taking on the roles of problematic couples. The program reconstructs real-life couple stories in a drama format, with Choi and Ha portraying the husband and wife, respectively, to provide thoughtful solutions to marital issues.

Before delving into the troubled couple's story, Hwang Je-sung shares reactions from the first episode and demands clarification on rumors that the 'Soo-ra couple' frequently fights. Ha Hee-ra responds, "Now that (Choi Soo-jong) is starting menopause..." When Choi reacts, Ha explains, "He gets easily upset over the same words due to menopause, but it only takes 5 to 10 minutes for him to calm down." When Hwang asks if this is the secret to their non-fighting relationship, Choi humorously reveals, "I apologize to everyone, but because (my wife) is so lovable..." This revelation leaves Hwang and psychiatrist Kim Ji-yong in stitches.

In the following mirror therapy drama, Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra transform into a couple on the brink of separation due to financial struggles and misunderstandings. Choi plays a husband who has faced three business failures due to the pandemic and has become a stay-at-home dad, while Ha portrays a wife who gave up her dream of being a musical actress to become a show host to pay off debts and support the family.

The couple's financial stress leads to tension in their intimate life. When the husband attempts to initiate intimacy, the wife, feeling exhausted, rejects him, escalating the conflict. Following this incident, the husband develops "slap PTSD" and refuses any intimate advances from his wife, leading to a complete breakdown in their relationship. The husband's bruised pride and the wife's lack of memory of the incident resonate with many real-life couples. Additionally, the couple faces conflicts over financial control, with the wife managing the finances and the husband handling childcare and housework. Their child, overhearing complaints about their financial situation, asks, "What will we eat now?" shocking the husband and adding to the realistic portrayal of marital struggles.

Watching the mirror drama, the troubled couple is astonished by the similarities to their own lives and is moved to tears by the reenactment of their past.

The couple, appearing on 'Lovey-Dovey House,' reveals, "Everyone thinks we're a lovey-dovey couple, but we've reached a breaking point and want to have an honest conversation to find solutions." As they navigate issues like the shocking 'slap rejection,' economic struggles, and emotional disconnect, viewers are expected to empathize with their story, while eagerly anticipating advice and solutions from the 'heart friends.'

'We Are Not a Lovey-Dovey Couple' airs on tvN at 10:10 PM on the 7th.

Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr