Broadcaster Julien Kang has directly clarified the conflict issue with his mother-in-law depicted in a variety show.
On the 31st, Julien Kang posted on his Instagram, "The variety show 'Lovers of Joseon' only shows a very brief aspect of our lives, and unfortunately, it seems to have caused a lot of misunderstandings," and added, "What was shown on the broadcast is just a dramatic moment and does not reflect our entire daily life or relationship."
He continued, "There are people saying that Ji-eun (JJ) is a bad wife, but that is not true at all," and added, "Ji-eun is the most precious person in my life, and we have not been apart for a single day since our wedding."
Julien Kang stated, "She is my best friend and soulmate, and she has brought love and consideration into my life that I could never have imagined," and expressed, "I would do anything for her."
Having moved into his wife JJ's house after marriage, Julien Kang explained, "This is the place where Ji-eun has been living with her mother since before our marriage," and emphasized that her mother is a very important person in their lives, providing significant support.
He also mentioned, "Every family has its difficulties, and there is no perfect home," and stressed, "We are satisfied with our current family structure, and I want to point out that life would be even more uncomfortable and difficult without my mother-in-law being present."
Recently aired on TV Chosun, 'Lovers of Joseon' showcased the newlywed life of Julien Kang and JJ in their first year of marriage.
The couple was living with JJ's mother, and Julien Kang showed signs of discomfort regarding his mother-in-law cleaning the couple's space, revealing some conflict.
Below is the full statement from Julien Kang.
Hello, this is Julien Kang. I wanted to express myself properly, so I wrote this in English first and translated it with ChatGPT, so please understand if the Korean sounds awkward.
The variety show 'Lovers of Joseon' only shows a very brief aspect of our lives, and unfortunately, it seems to have caused a lot of misunderstandings. What was shown on the broadcast is just a dramatic moment and does not reflect our entire daily life or relationship.
There are people saying that Ji-eun is a bad wife, but that is not true at all. Ji-eun is the most precious person in my life. We have not been apart for a single day since our wedding. She is my best friend and soulmate, and she has brought love and consideration into my life that I could never have imagined. I would do anything for her.
When I got married, I moved into Ji-eun's house. This is the place where Ji-eun has been living with her mother since before our marriage, and to be clear, this house is Ji-eun's house, not her mother's house. Her mother is a very important person in our lives. She helps us a lot when we are busy or need to travel, and she is a great support.
Of course, some people may feel uncomfortable living with their mother-in-law, and I believe every family has its own way of living that suits them. However, if I truly found this situation uncomfortable, I would have definitely talked to my wife and made the necessary changes myself. But I judged that this way is the most beneficial for us, and based on that standard, we decided to maintain our current way of living.
Every family has its difficulties, and there is no perfect home. However, we are satisfied with our current family structure, and I want to point out that life would be even more uncomfortable and difficult without my mother-in-law being present. I hope this message can help clear up any misunderstandings that may have arisen.
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
