Julien Kang had a conflict with his mother-in-law with whom he is living together.
The episode of TV CHOSUN's entertainment show 'Lovers of Joseon' that aired on the 21st revealed the current situation of newlywed Julien Kang and Park Ji-eun, who have been married for a year.
Park Ji-eun's mother said about living together with her son-in-law, 'It's difficult when it's difficult. But we try to think comfortably about it. Even if there are things that are disappointing, we try to swallow it.' Julien Kang laughed while stuttering, saying, 'It's about trying.'
Park Ji-eun's mother honestly said, 'My son-in-law is handsome. There are many things I want to do together. He is tall and handsome, so I want to brag about him. Julien's personality is calm, and he doesn't care much about others. He doesn't feel like a son, but he is my son-in-law. We only have casual conversations and have never had deep conversations.'
Park Ji-eun said, 'On the outside, we seem to get along well, but in fact, there are some problems.' She added, 'The experiences of my mom, Julien, and me going out together are few. Only on Parents' Day and my mom's birthday. There is also a bit of a communication problem. We are not close yet.'
Park Ji-eun's mother prepared lunch herself to get closer to Julien Kang. She prepared noodles and green onion pancakes, which Julien Kang likes. Park Ji-eun's mother called Julien Kang, but he declined, saying, 'I have a shoot tomorrow, so I'm on a diet.'
Park Ji-eun's mother was surprised that her daughter had not mentioned that, and Julien Kang immediately called Park Ji-eun, expressing his surprise by saying, 'Baby.' Julien Kang told Park Ji-eun, 'Didn't you mention the shoot? It's a carbohydrate explosion. Can't you tell her (that I won't eat)? She might be disappointed.'
In the end, Julien Kang did not touch the food that Park Ji-eun's mother prepared, saying that he could absolutely not eat because of the shoot. He even prepared his diet food on the side. The two sat facing each other with different menus. Julien Kang expressed regret, saying that he would have eaten it if it weren't for the shoot. After finishing his meal quickly, he got up from the table and sat on the nearby sofa. Feeling awkward in their alone time, he even called Park Ji-eun, urging her to come quickly.
Park Ji-eun's mother could not hide her disappointment, and Julien Kang hurriedly said, 'It was my fault. I should have mentioned it first.' Park Ji-eun's mother expressed her feelings, saying, 'Isn't it natural for a mother-in-law to love her son-in-law? I had a lot of desire to treat him well. I wondered if trying too hard to do good might be a bit burdensome. It was really upsetting that he didn't eat even a single bite. I don't want to interfere deeply in their married life. I think they could live happily even without me.'
Julien Kang, feeling awkward, explained, 'My mother-in-law might feel disappointed about that. She might misunderstand the distance. Does she not like me? In Canada, having distance means respecting boundaries. It's about respecting privacy. One's values cannot be easily changed. We need to find a way to solve this.'
[Photo] TV CHOSUN entertainment program 'Lovers of Joseon'
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