Wise distancing called ‘each room’: A new definition of marriage presented by Lee Hee-jun and Lee Hye-jeong > News

Living in separate rooms revealed by couple Lee Hee-jun and Lee Hye-jeong goes beyond simple separation of spaces, and is seen as a highly strategic choice to respect each other's sleeping patterns and lifestyles. Considering the special nature of the profession of actors and models with busy schedules, a good night's sleep is an essential element to maintain optimal condition. In fact, Yano Shiho, who appeared on the broadcast, also calmly confessed that she and her husband Choo Sung-hoon share a separate room, proving that this method does not worsen the marital relationship, but rather is a process of laying the foundation for mutual respect. For them, each room serves as a kind of 'psychological buffer zone' that increases emotional density by protecting each person's territory, rather than severing the relationship.

Lee Hye-jung's past confession revealed through this broadcast shocked and deeply empathized with many of the public. In order to rise to the top as a model, she had to endure maintaining an unrealistic weight of 47 kg despite being 179 cm tall. In fact, it was a desperate struggle that put her health at risk. Her experience of going on such an extreme diet that her menstruation stopped for three years clearly shows the dark side of the industry hidden behind the glamorous spotlight. As a result, her narrative of having to go through the heartbreaking pain of miscarriage makes us ask ourselves whether our society still overly standardizes the standards of 'beauty' and sets rude standards for other people's bodies.

The reason the public is so enthusiastic and reacts to this couple's daily life is because the honesty they show clashes with the existing conventional view of marriage. Our society has traditionally defined the 'normality' of a married couple sharing everything and sleeping in the same bed. However, considering the individualistic tendencies of modern society and the diversification of occupations, these stereotypes can actually cause amplification of conflict between couples. The proud declarations made by the couple Lee Hee-jun and Lee Hye-jeong and Yano Shiho suggest that a true modern partner is to break away from the gaze of others and design the optimal way for each person's happiness.

Additionally, the structure and interior of the house they revealed became a hot topic in itself. The space, which stands out for its artistic sensibility and has been praised as a ‘mansion in a movie,’ clearly shows how they are projecting their lifestyle beyond simple residence. The episode where Shiho Yano visited their house and felt comfortable as if it were his own home ultimately shows that space captures people's tendencies and that people with similar tendencies can share deep empathy with each other. Their daily life, a combination of gorgeous spaces and honest conversations, goes beyond simple gossip to the public and asks philosophical questions about 'how to live' and 'how to love'.