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Yoon Min-su and Kim Min-ji married in 2006 and have a son, Yoon Hu. They announced their divorce last year. However, the two still co-parent Yoon Hu and maintain their bond as a family. Amid this, their remorse and sincerity toward each other were evident on the broadcast.
On the 12th, the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy" aired footage of singer Yoon Min-su and his ex-wife Kim Min-ji sitting together and having an honest conversation.
That day Kim Min-ji calmly said, "There are no benefits to being alone, but I like that I don't have to wait for anyone," adding, "I think being at home used to mean waiting for someone, and that stressed me out. Now I'm free." In response, Yoon Min-su reflected, "I thought living in a big house and making lots of money would make me happy, but it wasn't. Having family together was the real happiness."
The two recalled memories from their dating days. Kim Min-ji laughed, "I thought I would have a husband like Sean. We used to argue over prank calls when we dated, but we were young and pretty then." Yoon Min-su agreed, "Back then I really felt loved a lot."
They also revealed an anecdote that the family matches the last digits of their phone numbers. When Kim Min-ji said, "Yoon Hu told us never to change the last digits, so he told us to only change the middle digits," Yoon Min-su smiled and said, "Then let's leave them as they are." Kim Min-ji coolly supported Yoon Min-su's new start, saying, "If anyone feels uncomfortable, tell me," showing a mature relationship.
Yoon Min-su confessed, "I cried my eyes out for 20 minutes while cleaning Min-hu's room. Last year I was okay, but this year it's been hard," and Kim Min-ji empathized, "I didn't know how precious it was when it was there. I felt Yoon Hu's absence for a year."
Kim Min-ji said, "After the divorce my son changed. He realized mom was alone and seemed to feel he had to protect me," adding, "He used to see me as someone who solved everything, but now I have become someone who is protected by my son." When Yoon Min-su said, "I always tell Yoon Hu to take good care of his mother," Kim Min-ji firmly replied, "Don't do that. Yoon Hu is still young," drawing laughter. Yoon Min-su jokingly lightened the mood, "Then I'll ask him to take care of me."
They were also candid about their feelings after the divorce. Kim Min-ji said, "You only know on moving day, but all the emotions I expected were off. In the end, only time was the medicine," and Yoon Min-su agreed, "There are feelings you only know when the day comes." Kim Min-ji calmly added, "Now we are not even angry at each other. We used to fight over small tones, but now we know there's no need for that."
Finally, the two exchanged sincere support for each other. Kim Min-ji said, "Even if he's not my son's father, living together for 20 years makes you family. No matter where he is or what he does, I will support Yoon Hu's father, and if there's something to celebrate I'll congratulate him," adding, "If you need help without pressure, just say so." Yoon Min-su responded with a high five, "I think seeing us live well will be good for Yoon Hu too. Live well."
Panelists watching the broadcast warmly supported them, saying, "They both seemed to have cried a lot. They are, after all, good people."
After the broadcast, viewers reacted, "I cried at the part where Yoon Hu said, 'Don't change the family phone numbers,'" "It's so beautiful to see them regret and reflect while still supporting each other," and "If divorces are like this, it truly feels like adult love." As time passed, the couple's relationship ended, but their bond as parents continued. Though they left wounds for each other, the way they grew touched many people deeply.
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