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"There are too many villains... I hope you become happy"
'Lee Hoseon's Cider' Lee Hoseon and Kim Ji-min poured out candid solutions to mother-in-law vs. daughter-in-law and in-law conflicts that drive their children to divorce, delivering a bold performance that toppled the villains.
On the 6th (Sat) at 10 a.m., SBS Plus 'Lee Hoseon's Cider' episode 2 aired and recorded a household rating of 0.3% (Nielsen, metropolitan area, pay TV), proving its presence as a "reality-focused counseling entertainment" program.
The fifth-ranked conflict that pushes children toward divorce was 'a daughter from a wealthy family who is overly dependent on her son-in-law,' a story in which a mother-in-law who lost her affectionate husband early and her sisters-in-law handed all the household chores to the son-in-law. Lee Hoseon said, "A family addicted to the love of the first man (father) projects that role onto the second man," and firmly drew a line, saying, "A son-in-law is the daughter's husband, not the mother-in-law's husband." When Kim Ji-min asked, "Wouldn't it be shared if there were a second son-in-law?" Lee Hoseon cleverly added his motto "difficult work to others!" which caused laughter.
The fourth-ranked story was 'a mother-in-law who comes to watch the baby and speaks harshly.' Lee Hoseon recreated the mother-in-law's tone exactly, freezing the studio, and Kim Ji-min reacted, "She did it so well I hate hearing it even more," making everyone laugh. Lee Hoseon said, "Using help as an excuse to intrude into someone's private life is dangerous," and suggested the practical solution, "You should just move far away."
The third-ranked story was 'a mother-in-law who asked to add reservations because she was going on the honeymoon together.' Kim Ji-min cried out, "I already hate it," and Lee Hoseon was also aghast, asking, "How did you pick only these kinds of stories?" Lee Hoseon emphasized, "In the early stages you must experience an 'appropriate frustration.' If you don't, it will follow you for life." When Kim Ji-min asked, "What if they keep sulking?" and showed empathy befitting an 'F,' Lee Hoseon said, "People who sulk like this will sulk for the rest of their lives," adding, "Life is not always smooth. A daughter-in-law must cultivate the spirit of a warrior."
The second-ranked story was about 'an in-law family forcing a cult religion,' a shocking tale of giving most of one's salary as offerings. Lee Hoseon declared, "This is neither a healthy religion nor a normal life," and advised that you first need to check whether the wife recognizes this situation as a 'problem.' He continued, "If economic control also falls to the community, individual autonomy is completely blocked," and warned, "If necessary, get help from counseling centers and make sure to escape."
The long-awaited first place was the story that shocked everyone, 'a mother-in-law who prevented [someone] from attending my father's funeral.' The pregnant daughter-in-law was locked in a room to prevent her from attending her suddenly deceased father's funeral. Kim Ji-min raged, "This is grounds for divorce," and Lee Hoseon described the person as "infinitely cruel," condemning it as "violence that can leave lifelong trauma." He also offered the practical survival strategy of "emotional distancing" from demands that are not answered. He added a weighty piece of advice that resonated: "Those who sever others' filial ties will have their own filial ties severed. They need to pull themselves together."
Finally, Kim Ji-min conveyed a bittersweet remark: "What I feel every time is that I really married well. I am truly happy!" In response, Lee Hoseon mentioned the divorce program he hosts and said, "Since that program started, the divorce rate has decreased somewhat. The reason is that people think, 'At least my home is better than that house,'" leaving the studio with both laughter and lingering reflection.
Episode 2 of 'Lee Hoseon's Cider' more accurately defined its identity as a "reality-focused counseling entertainment" by clearly and concretely identifying what couples should choose when facing the villains who harass them to protect their marriage. Viewers reacted, "Lee Hoseon's performance shines more each day," "Kim Ji-min's reactions are exactly how I feel, so I was more immersed. The empathy for new wives is something else," "The fact punches were heavy today too," "Why did this kind of entertainment only appear now? Its sense of reality is insane," and "Thank you for the practical, life-changing advice."
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