Guests who appeared on 'Radio Star,' Lee Kyung-sil, Choi Yeo-jin, Lee Ho-seon, and Sayuri filled Wednesday night with their bold wit and unexpected sincerity. Their talk, which encompassed laughter, empathy, and comfort, won viewer acclaim by securing the first place in the simultaneous ratings and 2049 ratings.

The episode of MBC 'Radio Star' that aired on the 28th was themed 'No Backing Down (?) Sisters.' According to Nielsen Korea on the 29th, the broadcast from the previous day recorded a viewer rating of 4.1% in the metropolitan area. It also ranked first in the 2049 ratings, with the 'highest one minute' being the scene where Lee Ho-seon discussed the proposal for divorce, which showed a rate of 5.5% (based on metropolitan households).

Lee Kyung-sil led the atmosphere by blending warmth into his direct speech. He expressed playful disappointment to Lee Sang-min, who recently announced his marriage, saying, "I was sad that you announced your marriage without a single call to me." He candidly shared the conflict with Kim Gura from the past, revealing the turning point that led to their reconciliation. He mentioned that he has maintained the principle of “speak your mind but do not hurt others,” showcasing his humanity amidst sharp wit.

He also confessed, "When my son Son Bo-seung became pregnant before marriage, I cut off contact for a year," expressing shock while saying, "It was overwhelming then." He caught the eye by revealing his current life as a 'young money' taking care of his grandson. He expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I'm sorry and thank you to my daughter-in-law," and added explanations regarding health deterioration rumors and apartment auction rumors, stating, "It was reported as if I were going to go bankrupt soon, which surprised my family."

Lee Ho-seon garnered deep empathy from viewers with his characteristic sharp insight and genuine advice on the broadcast that day. He revealed that he was very surprised and delighted to hear that Lee Sang-soon was a regular listener of the 'Divorce Contemplation Camp,' sharing, "When I met him in person, I took the initiative to greet him, and Lee Sang-soon was even more polite, which left a strong impression." His human charm, which transcended the boundaries of expert and public, left a deep impression.

He introduced numerous divorce conflict cases he encountered in the counseling field, stating, "Most people who choose divorce have already made up their minds. My role is not to judge but to help guide them." He emphasized, "The real problem is not the conflict, but the lack of effort to understand each other," reiterating his professional sense of duty as a counselor.

He shared personal pain he faced as a counselor. He said, "When a client passed away during a counseling session, I felt like everything was my fault," revealing that he couldn't sleep due to guilt and ultimately endured by taking psychiatric medication. He added, "As someone who accepts others' pain more than anyone else, I sometimes experience sorrow that I can't handle," leaving a heavy aftertaste.

Choi Yeo-jin captured the studio with her candid remarks. She shared a love story with her husband Kim Jae-wook, revealing, "In the end, I proposed first," uncovering the behind-the-scenes of their marriage and making the scene burst into laughter with her confession of having experienced 'a state of denial.'

Choi Yeo-jin spoke candidly about various rumors surrounding herself and her husband Kim Jae-wook, as they approached marriage. She explained, "When my fiancé was a friend, misunderstandings arose due to the re-airing of a reality show he appeared in with his ex-wife, stating, 'It was a warm atmosphere the production team wanted, and I personally paid for the food.'" She continued, "I've heard things like 'she took a married man from a household' and 'don't take in a dark, wild beast' and expressed her frustrations, saying, 'Why is there so much talking when I just want to get married after turning forty?'

She particularly shared her absurd experiences as baseless rumors spread, such as being a cult leader, being the son of the chairman of Group H, and gaslighting. She also openly shared her dating process with her fiancé, saying, "I considered white skin without double eyelids and a model-like appearance to be my ideal type," adding that she initially referred to her husband as 'The Man from Nowhere' and set boundaries, having no romantic feelings.

However, she felt jealous when she saw her husband being kind to someone else, recalling, "At that moment, I thought, 'Why am I feeling this way?' I reminded myself to gather my thoughts." She gradually opened her heart to the image of him keeping her grounded during emotional ups and downs, realizing her internal ideal type.

In the end, Choi Yeo-jin confessed, "I proposed first for the marriage." Regarding her mother-in-law's reaction, she said, "When my husband mentioned he was in a relationship, my mother-in-law said, 'What should we do, Yeo-jin? I'm sorry,'" to which she humorously responded, "I said, 'It's a joyous occasion.'" She also shared a heartwarming story about her mother-in-law saying, "Thank you for making my son look happy and loved."

Sayuri candidly conveyed her life as a voluntary single mother and the challenges of real parenting. She said, "I stored my money to get breast surgery and eventually gave birth to Zen," which elicited laughter with the expression that "Zen is the son I gave birth to with my breasts."

She stated, "To save on living expenses, I take the bus instead of a taxi," and revealed her maternal love by saying, "Even if I eat foreign meat, I make sure Zen eats Korean beef." She shared her struggles during a time when her monthly income was only 1.5 million won, earning the empathy of many. Additionally, during a past broadcast, she prepared a serenade for Lee Sang-min, whom she had been a 'virtual couple' with, playing an instrument on a balance board and adding a joyful atmosphere to the celebration.

Next week on 'Radio Star,' a special episode titled 'Grabbing Women's Hearts~' featuring In Gyo-jin, Ji Seung-hyun, Tae, and Heo Kyung-hwan is set to broadcast.

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