Actress Choi Yeo-jin clarified the infidelity rumors that emerged ahead of her wedding with her fiancé.
On SBS 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny,' which aired on the 31st of last month, Choi Yeo-jin and her fiancé Kim Jae-wook, who are set to marry this June, appeared and revealed their daily lives.
Previously, after the news of their appearance was announced, they were surrounded by various suspicions connected to past broadcasts. In 2020, when Choi Yeo-jin granted on tvN 'On and Off,' her fiancé and his ex-wife appeared as Choi Yeo-jin's 'Gapyeong Family.'
At that time, Choi Yeo-jin referred to her fiancé and his ex-wife as 'people like mom and dad,' and she conveyed a friendly atmosphere while eating with them. However, several years later, news emerged that she was dating someone who was described as a 'dad-like person,' shocking netizens.
There was a backlash from netizens regarding the news of their appearance on 'Same Bed, Different Dreams.' Choi Yeo-jin took a direct approach to confronting the infidelity rumors during the broadcast. Her fiancé Kim Jae-wook noted, 'We got married in 2016, and after six months, we realized we were going our separate ways. We have been living apart since 2017. I didn't talk about it to those around me even after we divorced.' He added, 'While it might be hard to understand, we parted amicably. Since we are going our separate ways, we continue to support each other.'
Choi Yeo-jin expressed, 'What I can say for certain is that we met after the divorce, and I hope you understand that I did not engage in behavior that would cause misunderstandings. I anticipated such comments might arise. I thought I could overcome misunderstandings, but hearing it now is upsetting. I feel most sorry for my fiancé and his ex-wife.'
To end the infidelity rumors, the 'ex-wife' also stepped forward. Kim Jae-wook's ex-wife remarked, 'He met me after our divorce, so why are there so many rumors? I'm a witness and I support them,' adding, 'He suits your older sister more than me. Let me know when the wedding date is set. Should I catch the bouquet?'
In particular, Kim Jae-wook's ex-wife comforted Choi Yeo-jin, saying, 'Don't take it too hard,' which caused Choi Yeo-jin to shed tears. Lee Hyun, who was watching, remarked, 'That person must have felt more frustrated,' and Kim Gu-ra commented, 'And it's also blocking that person's path,' mentioning another victim of the rumors. Seo Jang-hoon also stated, 'From that person's perspective, I have no reason to feel sorry for them, so feeling pity doesn't sit well with me.'
Choi Yeo-jin revealed the reason for sharing everything was, 'I didn't have to talk about it on air, but I also wanted to open up our relationship because I didn't want to meet in secret. I want to love openly and clearly without misunderstandings.'
As she confronted the infidelity rumors and her ex-wife stepped in, the atmosphere around misunderstandings related to Choi Yeo-jin seems to be dispelling. Immediately after the broadcast, Choi Yeo-jin's social media was filled with supportive messages like, 'Congratulations on your marriage,' 'Hang in there and may you always walk the flower path,' 'Please don’t get hurt too much and have a happy married life,' 'I cried a lot at night,' and 'Wishing you both happiness.'
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