Broadcaster Shim Hyun-seop revealed the story of how he decided to have a child, breaking free from a long-standing trauma for his wife, Jung Young-rim, which brought tears to the viewers' eyes.
On the 9th, the TV Chosun program 'Joseon's Lovebird' aired scenes of Shim Hyun-seop and Jung Young-rim on a prenatal trip to Gyeongju. During the broadcast, the couple confessed that they are currently undergoing IVF and expressed their earnest desire to become pregnant. In particular, Jung Young-rim revealed that she closed the academy she had operated for 16 years to focus on the procedure and is now waiting for the results of the embryo transfer, evoking both sympathy and support.
Shim Hyun-seop could not hide his guilt as he looked at the numerous injection marks left on his wife's abdomen. He confessed that he initially wanted to be part of the 'DINK' (Dual Income No Kids) lifestyle. The background of this decision stemmed from the deep wound left by his father's absence during his childhood. Shim Hyun-seop shared, "My father passed away when I was in the first year of middle school," and added, "I was afraid that if I had a child at an older age, I might leave this world early." However, he changed his mind, saying, "Even if I go first, I think having a child would make my wife less lonely," revealing his deep love for her.
An urgent situation arose during their trip. Jung Young-rim showed sudden bleeding, causing the filming to be halted. On the 10th day of the IVF procedure, the couple felt extreme anxiety upon seeing the blood, but after a call with a specialist, they were relieved to hear that it could be 'implantation bleeding.' Shim Hyun-seop showed his dedication by immediately running to buy sanitary pads for his wife, adding to the emotional impact.
Yoon Jung-soo and Bae Gi-sung, who traveled with them, also offered heartfelt advice, saying, "If you have children, they will somehow survive," and "It's most important for the couple to work together." The honest pregnancy challenge of late-blooming groom Shim Hyun-seop and his supportive wife Jung Young-rim resonates deeply with many people.
