Emotional Breakthrough: Couple Resolves 8-Year Conflict on 'Lee Ho-sun's Cider'

Lee Ho-sun and Kim Ji-min brought tears to the studio as they helped a couple resolve a long-standing conflict with the husband's family, culminating in an apology after eight years.

On the October 18th episode of SBS Plus's 'Lee Ho-sun's Cider,' which aired at 10 AM, the show achieved a peak household rating of 0.7% and an average rating of 0.4%. The episode, themed 'People with Poisoned Tongues,' highlighted stories of hurtful words within families, workplaces, and daily life. It featured tales of a sister-in-law sowing discord, a boss making inappropriate comments, a brother-in-law hurling insults, a life-altering lie, and a 17-year-old girl feeling invalidated, evoking both anger and empathy.

Particularly noteworthy was the story of a woman tormented by her brother-in-law's harsh words, who appeared on the show with her husband for counseling. Amidst her confession of being left with 'nothing but scars' after eight years of mockery and her husband's indifference, Lee Ho-sun identified her true feelings, saying, 'She's asking, 'Read my heart, I'm really upset.'' Lee pointed out the couple's communication issues, noting, 'This family doesn't express what they want; they just expect it.' He encouraged the wife to convey her feelings directly to her husband.

Lee advised, 'A request for an apology shouldn't be like a knife,' critiquing the wife's confrontational approach that left no room for her husband to apologize. With a softer request, the husband apologized, saying, 'I'm sorry for my brother's harsh words.'

The woman, moved to tears, expressed a desire for more apologies, to which her husband responded, 'I can apologize as many times as needed.' Lee Ho-sun offered warm advice, 'Love each other, and don't let others interfere.' The resolution of their conflict brought tears to everyone.

The top story featured a 17-year-old girl questioning, 'Was I born wrong?' Her story of feeling invalidated since childhood deeply affected Lee Ho-sun and Kim Ji-min. Lee offered practical advice, 'Don't try to fit your parents' expectations; prepare to protect yourself.' He encouraged her to 'live beautifully and confidently, without worrying about your parents. Beauty blooms like a flower.' He reassured her, 'You weren't born wrong; you were born to live.' Lee and Kim promised to be supportive figures, saying, 'We'll be your sisters and another mother, and we'll be good adults for you,' moving viewers to tears.

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr