'Lee Hoseon's cider' Lee Hoseon and Kim Jimin directly addressed the repeated wounds and control under the name of family and delivered a satisfying rebuke to the 'family villains worse than strangers.'
The ninth episode of SBS Plus 'Lee Hoseon's cider,' which aired on the 24th, proved its hot popularity as the household peak minute rating climbed to 0.7% (Nielsen Korea, metropolitan area, paid broadcasting standard). With the theme of 'family villains worse than strangers,' it candidly exposed the faces of repeated verbal abuse and control within families.
Ranked fifth was 'a father-in-law who is stubborn in strange ways.' The daughter-in-law, who was about to give birth to her first child, complained that the father-in-law tried to plan in detail everything from the grandchild's kindergarten, fabrics, and food even before the birth, causing discomfort. He unilaterally pressured them about the grandchild's name, saying he received it from a fortune teller, and when the already chosen name was mentioned he ignored it. Lee Hoseon pointed out, "It's boundary invasion, not love," and Kim Jimin also drew the line, saying, "A name that doesn't become a laughingstock is important." Lee Hoseon delivered a firm one-line verdict: "Sir, give names only to your son."
Ranked fourth was 'an aunt who flirts with her nephew's boyfriend.' The storyteller said the aunt, who had been like a sister because of the small age gap, after meeting her first boyfriend continued personal contact and eventually it was revealed they met alone, which led to the relationship's collapse. The aunt denied responsibility, saying, "It's just interest as an aunt," but Kim Jimin was furious, saying, "This isn't just crossing the line, it's crazy," and Lee Hoseon defined it as "relationship sabotage and the trap of sharing secrets, an act close to social stalking." He then made the studio feel catharsis with the blunt one-line verdict, "You are a patient."
Ranked third was 'a brother-in-law who treats my house like a trash can.' The storyteller complained that the brother-in-law repeatedly brought troublesome items such as old clothes, broken cups, and partially used cosmetics, saying, "I'm just taking care of them." Even when the problem was raised, the husband was indifferent, saying, "Your sister is taking care of them, just accept them," and the conflict only grew. Lee Hoseon cut in, "There is no pleasant way to refuse." He advised to clearly say, "I threw it away because I can't wear it," or "I threw it away because I can't use it," and aimed a cider-like one-line verdict at the aunt: "If you bring it one more time, it'll be reflected back to your house!"
Ranked second was 'a brother who belittles my wife.' The storyteller said his wife, who is neat and capable, drew so many people to their wedding that it was crowded, but his brother repeatedly and blatantly evaluated her education, job, and salary, sorting people like classes. The storyteller, furious, said he was told to attend his brother's child's first birthday party without his wife, and Kim Jimin, enraged, asked, "Is that a human?" Lee Hoseon rebuked, "A snob who judges people by what they have rather than as people." In particular, Lee Hoseon offered the 'blocking-type protection' solution: "If your brother comes, you stay in the room. I'll handle it," which gained deep sympathy.
Ranked first was 'a daughter who cut ties with her mother without a word.' The mother storyteller confessed that having had a child at a young age and sacrificing her life, she believed her daughter should compensate and had intervened in the daughter's dating, career, and overall life. Eventually the daughter left home after receiving 50 million won and then cut off contact. Kim Jimin clicked her tongue, saying, "The storyteller is the villain," and Lee Hoseon also noted, "The word 'compensation' itself is violence." Lee Hoseon left a heavy aftereffect with the remark, "The daughter should not return so she can live her own life properly."
At the end of the broadcast, Kim Jimin reflected, "Because people are easily forgiven for being family, they often get hurt even more easily," and added, "It was a time that made me think we especially must not hurt each other because we're family." Viewers responded with deep sympathy, saying, "It's scarier that people can do that in the name of family," "It gave me goosebumps because it felt like my family's story," "Lee Hoseon's words hurt because they are so realistic, but they are right," and "Kim Jimin's reactions match my feelings."
[Photo] SBS Plus 'Lee Hoseon's cider' broadcast capture
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