Actor Cha Tae-hyun reveals the long-term romance behind his marriage to his first love, his wife.
In today's (12th) episode of the tvN variety show 'Handsome Guys', Cha Tae-hyun and Kim Dong-hyun share their honest experiences regarding 'marriage after a long-term relationship'.
'Handsome Guys' (abbreviated as 'Handsoms') is a delightful exploration of must-visit restaurants without dislike across regions, led by five cheerful men, aimed at modern people trapped in endless menu dilemmas. In today's episode, the 27th, Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Dong-hyun, Lee Yi-kyung, Shin Seung-ho, Oh Sang-wook, along with daily guest Dex, embark on an expedition for lunch menu recommendations and dinner menu recommendations in the Achasan area of Seoul.
Amidst this, Cha Tae-hyun and Kim Dong-hyun attract attention by candidly sharing their thoughts on dating and marriage in front of their unmarried younger siblings. Lee Yi-kyung notes, "If I were a woman, I might like Dong-hyun. He is so charming and takes good care of his wife," as he testifies about Kim Dong-hyun and his wife's 'lovey-dovey moments.' Meanwhile, Kim Dong-hyun, wiping away his usual playful demeanor, blushes and reveals, "I dated for 10 years," turning the atmosphere rosy. Additionally, he shares, "It was a continuous cycle of breaking up and getting back together for 10 years, and it was all my fault. We've never fought since getting married," which draws the admiration of Dex, who responds, "Dong-hyun is a real man."
In the meantime, the other 'marriage after a long-term relationship' expert, Cha Tae-hyun, steps in to heighten interest. He asks Kim Dong-hyun, "Do you also have the cycle of scolding and forgiving your wife?" and Kim Dong-hyun shows strong empathy, making the younger siblings burst into laughter. On this day, the 'Handsoms' members visit an eel restaurant for dinner recommendations, where before deciding on the menu, Cha Tae-hyun confesses, "I hardly eat eel anymore; it's too much energy for me," and appeals for sympathy from Kim Dong-hyun, who shares his status as a fellow parent of three kids, bringing laughter to the surroundings.
In fact, Cha Tae-hyun is well-known for being married to his first love. After a 13-year romance with his elementary school classmate wife, he married her and they had three children: one son and two daughters. For this reason, Cha Tae-hyun has received acclaim for revealing his warm family life with his wife and children on several variety shows.
With a rich feast of gourmet delights, the candid talk of 'loving husband' Cha Tae-hyun and Kim Dong-hyun captivates the audience, raising anticipation for the main broadcast of 'Handsoms.' It airs today at 8:40 p.m.
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