In a shocking revelation, the tumultuous marriage of celebrity couple Jo Gab-gyeong and Hong Seo-beom has come to light during the latest episode of the SBS variety show 'My Ugly Duckling.'
During the show, the couple visited Lee Sang-min's home, where they candidly discussed their 30 years together. Jo Gab-gyeong harshly dismissed the notion of them being happily married, stating, "It's not that we've lived happily for 30 years; it just so happens that we've survived this long." Hong Seo-beom added that he participates in six different social gatherings, and when asked about the expenses, he casually revealed that he sometimes spends several million won a month, leaving Jo Gab-gyeong exasperated.
The couple also admitted to sleeping separately, with Jo Gab-gyeong revealing that Hong Seo-beom proposed the idea due to their differing lifestyles. Hong Seo-beom insisted that his request for personal space was justified, suggesting that it was only tolerance keeping them together, as Jo Gab-gyeong shot back, asking why he even bothered staying if he felt that way. Their heated exchange prompted laughter and concern from studio guests, including Tony An's mother, who quipped that they were on the brink of a "twilight divorce."
Jo Gab-gyeong specifically asked Hong Seo-beom to work on reducing his spending and socializing, to which he firmly responded that those requests were impossible. Observing the dynamic, fellow host Kim Jun-ho, a divorcee himself, expressed disbelief that the couple had not already separated given their circumstances. The couple's candid discussion about their marriage sheds light on the pressures many face in relationships today.