On the 7th at 10:10 p.m., the featured couple in episode 2 of 'We Are Not a Match Made in Heaven' was actor Kim Hyung-min and show host Lee Si-yu. They appeared to be a happy couple at first glance, but in reality, they had serious problems in their marriage, which led them to participate in 'We Are Not a Match Made in Heaven.' As both individuals usually presented a bright demeanor on broadcasts or in daily life, their courageous appearance has become a hot topic.
Kim Hyung-min, introduced as a junior by Choi Su-jong, has already made a name for himself among the public with appearances in films such as 'Gwangsik's Younger Brother Kwangtae,' and dramas like 'RAINBOW Romance,' 'East of Eden,' 'The Great Queen Seondeok,' 'I Need Romance Season 1,' 'Sisters Are Alive,' and 'Luca: The Beginning.'
Wife Lee Si-yu has been active in musicals such as 'The Beauty is Trouble,' 'Jungle Life,' and 'The Great Gatsby RE:BOOT,' but she gave up her dream of being a musical actress for a stable livelihood and transitioned to become a show host, effectively becoming the breadwinner. The appearance of this familiar face brought a moment of warmth, but the couple's shocking story was revealed, drawing attention. Throughout their journey to the 'Lovebird House,' a tension lingered between the two as they kept their distance.
With mounting debts forcing her to give up her dream of becoming a musical actress and start working as a show host, and her husband, an actor, having experienced three business failures due to the effects of COVID-19 and transitioning to a full-time househusband, the couple was seen shedding tears as they realistically enacted the desperate story of the Surah couple in a recreation drama.
The ongoing business failures left them unable to afford even kimchi stew, struggling at stores, and they faced severe financial distress, so much so that they had to sell their wedding rings and the child's first birthday ring. In particular, the couple had not had marital relations for three years. The 'slap incident' that ended the relationship took place at midnight, with differing memories from husband Kim Hyung-min and wife Lee Si-yu revealing that small misunderstandings had caused them to hurt each other, evoking sympathy.
The couple expressed their difficulty while watching the Surah couple's authentic performance, saying, "I thought it would be entertaining," and "It's hard to feel at ease." At the same time, they watched the reenactment video, shedding tears as they remembered their feelings at the time, and could not stop crying even while receiving advice from Choi Su-jong, Ha Hee-ra, and their friends in the studio.
"Although those around us thought we were a match made in heaven, and we never showed it anywhere, we really want to find a solution by having an honest conversation as we reached an extreme situation," said the couple, revealing their feelings after watching the VCR and gathering the courage to improve their relationship.
In response, psychiatric specialist Kim Ji-yong noted that the husband's repeated business failures reflect a phenomenon of 'repetitive compulsion,' where despite failures, one attempts again, seeking to cleanse past wounds and find recovery in familiar environments, emphasizing the need to swiftly escape this cycle. Choi Su-jong supported him by saying, "If you have the mindset to accept any role as an actor, I believe good things will surely come," while Ha Hee-ra added, "Economic factors can sometimes be given without relation to our efforts, but your hearts can change as soon as today."
Thus, Kim Hyung-min and Lee Si-yu concluded with a warm embrace, wishing, "I hope we don't fall apart here."
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