Taejin-ah on "Gourmet Heo Young-man's Baekban Journey" expressed regret and tenderness toward his wife.
On the Jan. 21 broadcast of TV Chosun's "Gourmet Heo Young-man's Baekban Journey" (hereafter "Baekban Journey"), Taejin-ah appeared as a guest and shared an update on his wife, who is battling dementia.
On the day, wearing a flashy yellow stage outfit, Taejin-ah joined Heo Young-man on a culinary trip to Seocheon, South Chungcheong Province.
Earlier, Taejin-ah appeared on a show and revealed that he steadfastly stays by his wife's side while she battles dementia. At the time, his wife barely recognized Taejin-ah. In response, Heo Young-man asked cautiously, "I heard your wife has been ill for a long time."
Taejin-ah lamented, "My wife has been suffering from dementia for six years. Dementia is the worst disease in the world."
Through the broadcast, Taejin-ah showed his devoted side, saying he posts photos around the house so his wife will not forget his face. He carefully watched over her, saying, "I have to hold her hand like this all day. If I hold her hand too firmly, she dislikes it. I have to hold it gently."
Taejin-ah also drew attention by revealing that he ties her hand while she sleeps to prevent small accidents. He began, "Once my wife got up to go to the bathroom and fell. She slipped and fractured her arm. I felt so sorry; she wore a cast for more than a month."
He continued, "Since then, when I sleep with my wife in the bed, I tie a string to my right hand. If she gets up to go to the bathroom, the (arm) gets pulled. Then I wake up."
Above all, that day Taejin-ah revealed the current condition of his wife, who has been battling the illness for six years. He said that his wife, who had severe dementia two years ago, has improved again.
Taejin-ah said, "Because so many people have cheered for us, thanks to that support the dementia stopped about six months ago. Her mental strength is gradually coming back. I am very grateful. She has gotten much better."
[Photo] Screenshot from the broadcast of "Gourmet Heo Young-man's Baekban Journey"
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