In 'Dad and Me', Lee Seung-yeon's stepmother suddenly declared a 'semi-separation'.
On the broadcast of TV Chosun's 'Dad and Me' on the 22nd, the parents of Lee Seung-yeon showed signs of a semi-separation crisis.
On that day, Lee Seung-yeon confessed to reuniting with her 88-year-old father, whom she had not seen in five years. The father expressed his longing for his daughter, saying, "I really missed you," but Lee Seung-yeon revealed her complicated emotions, stating, "Dad felt 'uncomfortable'. He may be a good person to the world, but, for family, I'm not sure…" It turned out there was family conflict.
As family conflicts that had been shrouded in secrecy came to light, Lee Seung-yeon had a meal with her parents after a long time and naturally asked about their recent activities. When her parents mentioned that they no longer dine together, Lee Seung-yeon was taken aback, as it had been a long time since the family had eaten out together. Lee Seung-yeon's parents also displayed a somewhat awkward atmosphere around each other. Meanwhile, the stepmother noted, "My husband only brings back leftovers from the restaurant."
At this point, when Lee Seung-yeon said, "I told my mom to date when I was younger," the stepmother revealed, "When your father was cheating? He had an affair for 30 years." Eventually, when the father claimed to have no memory of cheating, the stepmother stated, "I understand why you're having a 'semi-separation'," suddenly indicating a semi-separation crisis.
The stepmother expressed, "Now that I am over 80, sometimes it feels unfair," and shared her true feelings, saying, "I want to live comfortably for a few years, without stress, and peacefully alone." Lee Seung-yeon could not oppose her position, recalling the difficult times her stepmother went through when she delivered milk in the past. The stepmother then remarked, "I worked hard and you gave me 5,000 won on my birthday," adding, "If it were now, I would throw it back in your face, and I'll never forget it even in death." Furthermore, the stepmother, who also dealt with a sister-in-law and housework, stated, "I was treated like a servant."
The stepmother reiterated her stance on 'semi-separation'. When Lee Seung-yeon asked about her father's perspective, he opposed the semi-separation. Lee Seung-yeon expressed her hope that "there is hope for my parents," saying, "I have a small expectation and hope" and wished for them to overcome the semi-separation crisis.
Afterwards, the parents' long-awaited couple counseling after 53 years was previewed.
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