Explosive Revelations on 'X's Private Life': The Shocking Truth Behind the 'Fighting Couple's' Divorce

The wife from the infamous 'Fighting Couple' on 'Divorce Consideration Camp' has exposed her husband's fraudulent marriage, causing a stir. During the March 31st episode of TV CHOSUN's 'X's Private Life', Jin Hyun-geun, the husband from the controversial couple, appeared in the studio alongside hosts Kim Gura, Jang Yoon-jung, Jung Kyung-mi, and Cheon Rok-dam to observe Gil Yeon-joo's post-divorce life. The real reason behind their divorce was revealed, shocking the studio, while Jin Hyun-geun's reaction to Gil Yeon-joo's blind date added to the drama.

The 'Fighting Couple', who divorced after six years of marriage and are now in their second year of separation, was introduced. Jin Hyun-geun appeared in the studio, stating, "I appeared because I'm curious about how my son is doing with his mom after the divorce," and turned his attention to the VCR with the hosts. In the VCR, Gil Yeon-joo shared her love story with a bright expression but soon confessed, "After a premarital pregnancy, my husband proposed marriage, but his family delayed the meeting. We ended up only taking wedding photos and getting married," revealing the unstable start.

The conflict began with lies. Gil Yeon-joo exposed, "Around the last month of pregnancy, I received a debt collection notice for an unknown debt. It started at 3 million won and ballooned to 50 million won." Kim Gura commented, "In my case, too, my ex-wife's debt was known to be 1.7 billion won, but it started at 1 billion won. Lies beget lies. It drives you crazy," raising his voice.

Jin Hyun-geun admitted, "I worked at an insurance securities company, and it was structured in a way that I couldn't know the exact amount of the refund," expressing late regret. Gil Yeon-joo revealed that she paid off the debt during their six-year marriage. However, the couple eventually chose divorce, and the shock didn't end there. Gil Yeon-joo disclosed, "When I obtained the marriage certificate to divorce, I found out that Jin Hyun-geun wasn't single and had a child," shocking everyone. Kim Gura criticized, "Debt is one thing, but you should have mentioned this," and Jung Kyung-mi pointed out, "That's why his family opposed the marriage."

The conflict continued. Gil Yeon-joo claimed, "Even after appearing on 'Divorce Camp', nothing changed. After the broadcast, he exchanged DMs with women and even set a password on his phone." Jin Hyun-geun countered, "I showed her my phone, but she's a ridiculous woman," and Kim Gura warned, "You came to divorce well, so don't do that again. There's no more shows to appear on!" making Jin Hyun-geun speechless.

Gil Yeon-joo revealed that she filed for 'annulment' instead of 'divorce' after dealing with malicious comments and conflicts, adding to the bitterness. Jin Hyun-geun explained, "I appeared on 'Ask Anything' to open up about my past divorce to lessen the criticism on Gil Yeon-joo."

The atmosphere shifted with the revelation of Gil Yeon-joo's daily life. She was shown living with her 6-year-old son at her family home in Cheongju, juggling a part-time job at a jjambbong restaurant and a 'Doldori tool' business. The hosts encouraged her, saying, "She's living diligently," but Jin Hyun-geun humorously commented, "I've been hit by the Doldori twice," and "Why doesn't she brush our son's teeth?" However, he also expressed relief, saying, "I was worried about the child's care, but seeing him bright is reassuring." After putting her son to bed, Gil Yeon-joo visited a regular bar to chat with the owner.

During this time, Gil Yeon-joo revealed, "My ex-husband sometimes doesn't meet our son for six months," and Jin Hyun-geun, feeling cornered, shared his unavoidable circumstances. When asked about the possibility of reconciliation, Gil Yeon-joo declined, saying, "If I live with him, I'll revert to my old self," and Jin Hyun-geun firmly stated, "That's what I want to say too."

The blind date scene brought another round of chaos. Jin Hyun-geun sarcastically remarked, "Another unfortunate victim will be born," and Jang Yoon-jung surprised everyone by saying, "Gil Yeon-joo said she'd rather meet Jin Hyun-geun than another man," to which he loudly retorted, "That's nonsense," turning the scene upside down.

Kim Gura humorously exploded, "That means she has no intention of meeting anyone else. Is Gil Yeon-joo crazy?" providing a refreshing laugh. A man resembling Jin Hyun-geun appeared as the blind date, and Gil Yeon-joo expressed an open mind about remarriage, saying, "My heart races. I'm open to meeting a good person." A few days later, during a follow-up date, Gil Yeon-joo even gave a gift to her blind date, prompting Jin Hyun-geun to exclaim, "Isn't that bought with my money?" and Kim Gura retorted, "Would she use child support for that?"

Despite everything, Jin Hyun-geun's heart softened as he watched Gil Yeon-joo's daily life and conversed with the hosts. He reflected, "I remember when I first met Gil Yeon-joo," sharing his complex emotions, and ultimately acknowledged, "Gil Yeon-joo is a better person than I thought." He concluded with a heartfelt video message, "I hope we both find happiness in our own lives," expressing genuine support for Gil Yeon-joo.

The preview at the end of the broadcast showed Gil Yeon-joo visiting the studio to observe 'X' Jin Hyun-geun's daily life. 'X's Private Life' airs every Tuesday at 10 PM.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr