Baek Ki-sung & Lee Eun-bi Face Challenges in Their Journey to Parenthood

Baek Ki-sung and Lee Eun-bi are encountering unexpected challenges as they prepare for their first child.

On the October 2nd episode of TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Lovebirds,' the couple shared their struggles.

Baek Ki-sung revealed, "While preparing for a baby, I developed sudden hearing loss. I can't hear well and have been undergoing treatment for about three weeks."

During a brainwave test at the hospital, the doctor humorously noted, "Your brain isn't exceptionally good. You have quick reflexes, but retaining information is difficult. Your brainwaves resemble those of a woman."

The doctor attributed Baek Ki-sung's sudden hearing loss to the stress of preparing for pregnancy. "Your male energy is low, but you pushed yourself too hard. You used up energy you didn't have. The ear is connected to male vitality," the doctor explained.

At 54, Baek Ki-sung's situation was further elaborated by the doctor, who said, "There's no sexual function. It's a mix of pride and overconfidence. You wanted to show strength, but your age and physical condition couldn't keep up, leading to issues."

Baek Ki-sung confessed, "I was told to try frequently to conceive, so we had relations for eight consecutive days." The studio guests were shocked, commenting, "It's a miracle he's alive," "That's something only someone in their early 20s could do," and "He gave it his all."

Baek Ki-sung admitted, "After three days, I thought I might die suddenly. The desire to conceive grew, and the stress of having to try every day was overwhelming." The doctor advised, "At your age, once a week is appropriate."

Regarding Lee Eun-bi, the doctor noted, "She can't tolerate laziness. She believes hard work is a virtue, and any household she's in thrives because she keeps working. But using all her senses requires brain energy, which can hinder pregnancy. Even if a child is conceived, there might not be enough resources."

The doctor concluded, "In your current state, I advise against trying to conceive. You need to be more relaxed, mentally at ease, and practice choosing your tasks before attempting pregnancy." For the couple trying for a natural pregnancy, the doctor added, "Why haven't you tried IVF? Straining for natural conception might not be wise."

Eun Jung Kim, TenAsia Reporter eun@tenasia.co.kr