Actor Park Jae-hyun Opens Up About Divorce with Han Hye-joo on 'X's Private Life'

Actor Park Jae-hyun (48) addresses misunderstandings and differing perspectives surrounding his divorce from Han Hye-joo.

On the second episode of TV CHOSUN's reality show 'X's Private Life', airing at 10 PM on the 24th, Park Jae-hyun appears in the studio to candidly share his thoughts while observing the daily life of his ex-wife, Han Hye-joo, who is 16 years his junior.

Hosts Kim Gu-ra, Jang Yoon-jung, Jung Kyung-mi, and Chun Rok-dam warmly welcome Park, expressing a sense of familiarity from watching him in the previous episode's VCR. The focus then shifts to a VCR showcasing Han Hye-joo's daily life. In the video, Han calmly recounts her love story with Park, from their first meeting to the early days of their marriage, marked by the birth of their daughter following a premarital pregnancy. She fondly recalls Park as a kind person, sharing that she had saved his name as 'support' in her phone, evoking warmth.

'Supportive' Husband, What Went Wrong?

However, the atmosphere takes a sudden turn. Han confesses that Park's reaction during a hyperventilation episode while pumping breast milk was hurtful. She also mentions the ten days spent with her in-laws before their daughter's heart surgery, presenting a perspective starkly different from Park's.

Previously, Park emphasized his desire to comfort his parents, who were grieving the loss of their first son. In contrast, Han highlights the need to focus on their daughter facing surgery. She also revisits the 'breakfast incident', claiming that Park's request for her to prepare breakfast for his parents sparked conflict.

Han then reveals the 'real reason' she decided to divorce. Observing this, Park sheds tears but quickly attempts to explain, heightening the tension. Kim Gu-ra notes, "He's making excuses before his tears even dry," while expressing curiosity about the situation.

Park Jae-hyun's Surprising Confession: "I Didn't Want the Divorce"

Han also tearfully shares, "Even when I heard about the divorce, I wanted to keep the family together." Park adds a surprising confession, "I didn't really want the divorce either," causing a stir in the studio.

The full story can be seen on the second episode of TV CHOSUN's 'X's Private Life', airing at 10 PM on the 24th.

Reporter Kim Se-a, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr