The JTBC entertainment program Divorce Counseling Camp revealed the husband's repeated abuse and distorted perceptions, shocking both the cast and viewers.
In the recently aired 71st episode, the process of investigating the Rewind couple, who sought the camp for relationship recovery, was depicted. During the investigation, the wife identified her husband's explosive violence as the most serious issue. The scene was filled with shock when the reason behind the abuse was revealed.
The husband claimed that he felt threatened with murder when his wife suggested kimbap containing cucumbers, despite knowing he had a cucumber allergy. He stated that he had hit his wife several times for this reason, showing an arrogant attitude that even if the perpetrator forgets, the victim will remember, which incited public outrage. The wife testified that she was hit on the head and cheek over ten times by her husband, who instead shifted the blame onto her, claiming it was all her fault.
The problem is that this abuse was not a one-time incident but had been repeated until recently. The wife confessed that just a month ago, she was abused for not admitting to a lie. The husband revealed a dangerous perception justifying his violence with the logic that he had no choice but to correct his wife's habits.
The husband's bizarre logic did not stop there. He made extreme claims that his mother almost died because of his wife's actions. Observing this, Seo Jang-hoon could not hide his anger, calling it nonsense, and Jin Tae-hyun also strongly criticized the husband's illogical thinking. Additionally, it was revealed that the husband had previously committed violence against the wife's acquaintances, further highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
Economic issues also surfaced. It was revealed that the husband had used a whopping 100 million won out of the 120 million won insurance payout he received during his past battle with cancer for mobile game payments. He claimed this was the price of his life and was unapologetic, but experts pointed out that this was typical gaslighting and a destructive relationship structure.
Legal experts determined that the husband's violence was a clear reason for divorce and that he could not escape legal responsibility. However, despite these harsh circumstances, the wife still showed a willingness to improve the relationship, evoking sympathy from those around her.
Viewers are focused on whether the Rewind couple's conflicts, which cross dangerous thresholds, can find practical solutions through the camp.
