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Park Seo-jin's Bold Move: Suggests Divorce Amid Parents' Conflict on 'Salimnam'
On the KBS2 variety show 'Salimnam' aired on the 2nd, special guest TWS's Do-hoon appeared, and the story of Park Seo-jin and his sibling trying to reconcile their parents was revealed, along with Hwanhee's tearful moment while creating memories with his mother.
During the opening, MC Lee Yo-won expressed her fandom for TWS's Do-hoon by accurately reciting the long title of TWS's song 'First Meeting Doesn't Go as Planned,' proving herself a genuine fan. She also mentioned another member, Shin-yu's 'Aegyo Challenge,' and asked if Do-hoon thought the signature finger-biting dance was excessive. Do-hoon replied, "I created that dance," leaving Lee Yo-won flustered. Do-hoon then showcased his 'Aegyo 3-piece set,' reaffirming his authority in cuteness, and Lee Yo-won applauded with delight, bringing laughter.
The following VCR showed Park Seo-jin and his sibling preparing a surprise event for Parents' Day at their Incheon home. As their parents appeared, Park Seo-jin and his sister Hyo-jung sang 'Mother's Grace' and presented carnations, but their parents, who were in a cold war due to a fight, reacted indifferently. Park Seo-jin's father expressed his disappointment, saying, "I just asked for a meal," while the mother retorted, "It's only been a week since my surgery, and you're asking for a meal?"
Park Seo-jin and his sibling then embarked on a project to improve their parents' relationship. For his father, who likes cheerful women, Park Seo-jin sought out Oh Haeng-ja, an expert in laughter therapy. The laughter session began, and the parents, along with Park Seo-jin and Hyo-jung, sat facing each other to share their feelings. The mother expressed her long-held grievances, saying, "When I'm sick and don't want to do housework, it hurts when you ask me to do things," and "I just want to hear a word of appreciation, but you never express it."
The 'Octopus Incident' from a previous holiday, which had upset the mother, resurfaced, bringing her to tears. To ease the tense atmosphere, Oh Haeng-ja suggested a role-play. The father, with a smile, said to the mother, "You bought everything except the octopus. Don't forget it next time," to which the mother, holding back her emotions, replied, "I won't make that mistake again, so don't worry." However, when the father added a remark, the mother's patience reached its limit, and she exploded.
Despite the laughter therapy, the long-standing conflict between the parents remained, necessitating a Plan B. The family moved to the next course. For his mother, who prefers gentle and kind 'Seoul men,' Park Seo-jin introduced Park Ji-woo, a top figure in the domestic dance sports scene. Upon meeting the charming Park Ji-woo, Park Seo-jin's mother blushed and appeared shy, drawing attention.
Before the dance lesson, Park Seo-jin's parents transformed into glamorous outfits. Park Seo-jin and his sibling demonstrated a dance performance for their parents, ending with a dramatic 'throw ending,' causing chaos. As Park Ji-woo approached to teach the mother, she blushed and trembled, sparking her husband's jealousy.
As everyone got immersed in the rumba under Park Ji-woo's lead, Park Seo-jin's father suddenly said, "Come here. Let's try it together," pulling his wife's wrist. Lee Yo-won commented, "It's like a scene from a drama. The mother must have been thrilled." Park Seo-jin's mother expressed, "When he pulled me, he was so manly and cool. This is my husband's way of expressing himself," showing her heart had melted. The project to restore the parents' relationship was a great success.
Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr
