Choi Yeo-jin and Kim Jae-wook, who have opened the second act of their lives as a couple, drew attention by revealing their unique and romantic cruise wedding through SBS’s ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny’ (hereinafter ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2’).
According to Nielsen Korea, the viewership rating for the broadcast of SBS’s ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams 2’ on the 16th was 4.7%, rising from the previous week and securing the top spot in the same time slot and among all Monday entertainment shows. The 2049 viewership rating recorded 1.2%, with the peak rating reaching 6.4% per minute.
On that day, actor Jung Seok-yong, who recently announced his marriage preparations with his 5-year-younger partner, appeared as a special MC in the studio. Jung Seok-yong surprised everyone by stating, “I’m already married,” revealing that they have already combined their households. He then shared that he decided to get married during their first trip together while dating, mentioning his partner's meticulous planning, saying, “I like to follow along when things are just right.” He added, “We spent a few days together, and it felt comfortable. I thought we could be together continuously.”
The broadcast featured the romantic cruise wedding of Choi Yeo-jin and Kim Jae-wook, who have been the center of attention since their marriage announcement. Just three days before the wedding, the couple showed their ‘Same Bed, Different Dreams’. Husband Kim Jae-wook expressed, “Since we are having the wedding on a cruise, it would be nice to have a special event,” and he wanted to make a grand entrance while wakeboarding in a suit. On the other hand, Choi Yeo-jin drew the line, saying, “If it doesn’t work out today during practice, that’s it. Even if it succeeds, I don’t want to do it.” Kim Jae-wook managed to impress everyone by skillfully wakeboarding in rough waves while wearing a shirt and jacket, but he ultimately injured his ankle during practice, raising concerns. However, he was depicted as being dedicated to practicing to fulfill his dream of delivering the wedding ring via golf, which brought laughter.
As interest grew about what kind of wedding would unfold, on the day itself, the wedding venue decorated on the ship welcomed guests including Lee Hyun, Jo Hye-ryun, Song Hae-na, and Ayumi from ‘The Women Who Hit the Goal’, as well as actors Jang Hyuk, Kim Bin-woo, Park Ha-na, Yoon Jong-hoon, singer Ivy, and comedians Heo Kyung-hwan and Kim Won-hyo. Unlike other brides, Choi Yeo-jin caught attention by appearing in a mini dress and sneakers in the lobby. She cheerfully welcomed the guests, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere, saying, “Where can you find a bride like this?”
As the main ceremony began, contrary to everyone’s expectations, groom Kim Jae-wook was unable to realize his dream of appearing from the water but entered energetically while expressing gratitude to the guests. Choi Yeo-jin walked down the aisle holding her father’s hand tightly. Her father’s eyes were red, and Choi Yeo-jin, watching from the studio, shared, “My father asked, ‘Is it okay since he’s a new father?’ Of course, I should hold my dad’s hand since he raised me,” adding, “But he really seemed to get emotional.” Later, Choi Yeo-jin’s father delivered a heartfelt speech, saying, “I just hope you become a couple who can help each other through both sad and happy times without changing your original intentions,” with a trembling voice. The sincerity of a father who has nurtured his daughter for 25 long years touched the hearts of the viewers.
Meanwhile, Kim Jae-wook invited a professional golfer to conduct the ring exchange ceremony as he had wished. The gift was not a ring but a watch. Choi Yeo-jin explained, “We chose a watch because the meaning of sharing our time together during the proposal was so nice.” Additionally, the wedding featured congratulatory songs from Ivy and Heo Kyung-hwan, as well as random congratulatory messages from close colleagues like Lee Hye-jung, Ryu Seung-soo, and Jo Hye-ryun. Choi Yeo-jin expressed her feelings, saying, “I made eye contact with all the guests, and the messages conveyed through their gazes were so touching, grateful, and mysterious.” In the second part, which proceeded as a ship party, Ryu Ji-gwang and Jo Hye-ryun sang congratulatory songs, and Choi Yeo-jin heated up the atmosphere with her specialty, Zumba dance.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
