Yoon Yoo-sun, married 25 years, and Lee Seong-ho, whose first joint appearance on a variety show drew attention, saw SBS' 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny' (hereafter 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2') increase viewer ratings from its first broadcast after moving to Tuesdays, raising expectations.
According to ratings firm Nielsen Korea, the March 3 broadcast of SBS' 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2' ranked a commanding No. 1 in its time slot with a 1.3% rating among viewers 20-49 in its first broadcast after the schedule move. It also placed second overall among Tuesday variety shows, following 'Whenever Possible,' firmly asserting the presence of SBS' Tuesday variety lineup. Metropolitan household ratings also rose significantly to 4.5%, with minute-by-minute ratings reaching 5.4%, attracting attention.
SBS' 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2,' newly launched as a Tuesday variety show, opened with the appearance of a special destined couple. The couple consists of actress Yoon Yoo-sun, who has steadily worked since childhood and marks her 52nd year since debut this year, and former judge and current legal professional Lee Seong-ho, who became known to the public through major cases such as the 'molar dad case' and the 'former national police agency chief's prison sentence.' As the two appeared together on a variety show for the first time in 25 years of marriage, they drew viewers' attention.
At their first joint appearance in 25 years of marriage, the couple could not hide some awkwardness. Yoon Yoo-sun said, "Since getting married I've had many interview requests, but because of my status as a public official I didn't do them, so coming together like this today feels very awkward. I feel like I'm debuting again," expressing her feelings. Lee Seong-ho recalled that he even refused interviews at the wedding, saying brightly, "(If I did the interview) I'd have to say I'll live well until my black hair turns white, but as a legal professional I couldn't lie." By contrast, Yoon Yoo-sun laughed in disbelief, "That's news to me. You're unnecessarily honest." Nevertheless, Lee Seong-ho continued, playfully saying, "You can't tell the truth like that, can you?" to which Yoon Yoo-sun replied, "Back then I really enjoyed talking about stuff like that," revealing a surprising taste. In the studio, Lee Hyun-i said, "You must get along well. From a wife's perspective that could be upsetting," voicing indignation, and Kim Gu Ra noted, "This person was once a female Kim Gu Ra," pointing out Yoon Yoo-sun's frank and refreshing charm.
They said they first met through introductions from acquaintances in the legal world. Initially both refused, but after the matchmaker's persistent persuasion, the first meeting was difficult to arrange and finally took place, they added. Lee Seong-ho honestly said about his first impression of Yoon Yoo-sun, "She wasn't the look I was searching for. It wasn't love at first sight." He went on, "I valued the sincerity of words; I was impressed because I could tell she spoke truthfully," saying he was drawn more to sincerity than looks. Yoon Yoo-sun also responded heavily, "I don't usually look at appearances," drawing laughs. She named her ideal type as "a funny and honest person," and recalled, "Back then he spoke briefly. Those short remarks were terribly funny," reflecting on the current 'Talk-i-mong' that differs from the past.
The two showed a 'same bed, different dreams' over who liked whom first. Yoon Yoo-sun surprised everyone by saying Lee Seong-ho brought up marriage just one week after they met. Moreover, Lee Seong-ho revealed the whirlwind love story, saying, "We met for 98 consecutive days without a single day off and then had the wedding." He added his characteristic banter, "I must have really liked her. Even if she had said no, seeing that we got married," but despite his continued joking, Yoon Yoo-sun said, "Isn't teasing cute?" which again stirred the studio. The studio MCs watched and laughed, saying, "You are made for each other."
When asked whether they bicker often in daily life, they replied, "We really fought a lot," and recounted their 'same bed, different dreams.' Yoon Yoo-sun revealed that whenever their positions differed, her husband would judge right and wrong like a verdict, and Lee Seong-ho retorted, "I thought the person who did wrong was pretending not to have done wrong," exposing the conflicts of a real couple without restraint. Eventually, in their seventh year of marriage, Lee Seong-ho said he once suggested separation because of ongoing conflicts. Contrary to his expectation that she would agree, Yoon Yoo-sun firmly said, "You can't go. Just live." She said she still remembers her husband's surprised expression, adding, "Marriage is something you chose yourself. Both of us must live taking responsibility for our choices," and said, "If you leave in a fit of anger, how would you come back? I held it together," revealing a charm different from the calm and graceful image she has shown in her works.
Appearing together on a variety show for the first time in 25 years of marriage, Yoon Yoo-sun and Lee Seong-ho candidly revealed the full story from dating to marriage, drawing attention. Their constant bickering while showing affection for each other prompted laughter and empathy, revealing the traits of a couple destined to be together after many years together.
[Photo] SBS' 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2'
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