Living apart makes it all the more curious: the lives of couples Jang Jun-hwan and Moon So-ri, and Kim Jeong-min and Rumiko, have been unveiled in the highlight video of tvN STORY's new variety show 'Couples Living Apart'. 'Couples Living Apart' is a reality observational entertainment show about a new normal couple life that is more affectionate because they live separately. The show has garnered attention by revealing the solitary lives of couples who have been living apart for N years. In the meantime, ahead of its premiere on the 28th (Thu), the pre-released highlight video has sparked a heated discussion due to the mysterious appearance of Moon So-ri's 'male friend'.
19 years of marriage: Husband Jang Jun-hwan lives in Jeju, wife Moon So-ri lives in Seoul.
Unlike the life of his wife, actress Moon So-ri, who lives in Seoul and is busy learning dance, Jang Jun-hwan in Jeju is in 'chill life' mode. Moon So-ri seemed to go on an exciting drive after a long time. However, the one sitting in the driver's seat is not her husband but a 'male friend'. The charming remark from a stranger, 'You look stunning from the morning,' causes panic for Park Myung-soo and Ryu Seung-soo, who are observing from the studio, as if they are channeling the husband's feelings. Eventually, they roar, 'Are you smiling now?' and 'This is not okay!', making Moon So-ri hold the back of her neck in frustration.
Contrary to the busy life of Moon So-ri in Seoul, Jang Jun-hwan in Jeju embodies a 'chill life'. After receiving global acclaim for his debut work 'Save the Earth' and achieving box office success with the film '1987', Jang Jun-hwan's daily life is a complete contrast. Where he lays down is both his bed, and his clothes serve as tissues, even hiking mountains barefoot. Even his wife Moon So-ri is surprised, saying, 'What is that?' Furthermore, as he searches for 'noodles' while shopping after eating ramen, Moon So-ri can't help but snap and laughs in frustration.
20 years of international marriage: Husband Kim Jeong-min lives in Seoul, wife Rumiko lives in Japan.
Kim Jeong-min, a 'geese husband' living in Seoul, and Rumiko, who is raising three sons in Japan, each lead extremely different lives in their respective places. Their living apart started for the children's education; Rumiko struggles as a 'full-time mom', driving and rushing around all day. In contrast, Kim Jeong-min enjoys his solitary life skillfully, demonstrating 'one-touch dishwashing' by rinsing only with water and 'multi-cleaning' by using a vacuum cleaner to clean both the kitchen and the bed at once. Rumiko, who wondered, 'I'm really curious how you live,' is astonished, and even the studio audience is shaking their heads in disbelief.
However, at the end of the video, Rumiko in the studio sheds tears as a narration flows, saying, 'We are 'Couples Living Apart' because it is more affectionate living separately.' This hints at a special story hidden within. The production team noted, 'The highlight video contains only a preview of the stories of the couples living apart. The true reasons for living apart and the real stories hidden behind them will be revealed in the first broadcast. Nowadays, marriage lives are becoming diverse, and the show will depict not only comedic moments but also various points of empathy. We ask for a lot of interest and anticipation.'
The first broadcast is at 8 p.m. on the 28th (Thu).
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