Kim Eui-sung’s Secret to a 15-Year Relationship? "Pretend You're Dead and Stay Still..." (Taxi Driver Bromance)
In a world as chaotic as today's, staying committed to one person for 15 years is a remarkable feat. Especially when that person is an actor with two divorces under his belt. On tonight's (15th) broadcast of the variety show
"When you get married, Hyung-nim can officiate..." Lee Je-hoon's blunt remark and Kim Eui-sung's response?
Kim Eui-sung, the reliable CEO of Rainbow Transport in the drama and a supportive senior to his juniors in real life. On this day's broadcast, Lee Je-hoon started the conversation by saying to Bae Yoo-ram, "Yoo-ram needs to find a partner soon." Then, he casually added, "But you know, Hyung is also desperate," completely wrecking the studio with laughter. Lee Je-hoon then threw a playful punch, asking Kim Eui-sung, "Later, when Bae Yoo-ram gets married, you should officiate the wedding."
As all eyes turned to him, Kim Eui-sung nonchalantly dropped a bombshell: "But I've been divorced twice...". A moment of silence followed, then the studio erupted in laughter. With that one line, he perfectly showcased the charm of 'human Kim Eui-sung', capturing the full spectrum of life's joys and sorrows. But this wasn't just a throwaway gag. It was an honest confession that, despite the pain of two failed marriages, he has been in a serious relationship with his current partner for 15 years.
#DatingFor15Years #TwoYearsYounger #TheSecretToALongTermRelationship, revealed by 'divorced bachelor' Kim Eui-sung
Revealed directly by Kim Eui-sung himself, his girlfriend is a non-celebrity two years his junior. He surprised everyone by saying, "I met my girlfriend when I was as old as Lee Je-hoon is now." That means they've been together for well over a decade. When Bae Yoo-ram asked, "What's the secret to a long-term relationship?", he paused for a moment, took a sip of water, and then joked around.
"Well... the secret might just be to 'pretend you're dead and just stay still'. You just have to endure it somehow, right?"
Hidden within his witty banter was a deep sense of trust and affection for his partner of so many years. Talking about relationships in middle age, he offered, "When you meet someone older, you both know you've already fought over the little stuff before. There's less of that draining emotional conflict you have when you're young," striking a chord with viewers who've had similar experiences.
"It's inconvenient when you're sick"... The reason for not marrying vs. his changed views on marriage
He also openly shared why, despite dating for 15 years, they haven't legally tied the knot. Kim Eui-sung revealed, "My girlfriend and I have actually fought about not getting married. She wanted to build a good family," admitting they had clear differences in opinion.
However, as time has passed, his thoughts have gradually begun to shift. He honestly confessed, "As I get older, certain needs start to appear. Things can get inconvenient, like when you're sick or unwell, so I've been thinking about making it legal." Once skeptical of the institution of marriage due to two failures, he's now considering his responsibility towards his partner as a life companion, along with the practical necessities of life.
'Taxi Driver' bromance, plus behind-the-scenes of Season 3
Beyond the relationship talk, the undeniable chemistry of the 'Taxi Driver' team was a highlight of the broadcast. The actors shared stories from working together on Season 3.
- Lee Je-hoon brought the house down with bombshell comments like, "I'm also desperate to get married," and "If celebrity transit love doesn't work out, I should just go on 'I Am Solo' (a dating show)."
- Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, and others showed their unwavering teamwork, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the drama shoot even after being apart for a while.
- In particular, Kim Eui-sung hinted at a new side to CEO Jang Sung-chul in Season 3, raising viewers' anticipation. In a recent interview with a media outlet, he confidently stated, "No one will be able to imagine the final episode of Season 3."
Debuting as a theatre actor in 1987, with the unique background of being a Seoul National University Business Administration graduate, Kim Eui-sung is a representative 'ten-million actor' of South Korea, having shone in numerous works including 'Train to Busan', 'W', '1987', 'Extreme Job', and '12.12: The Day'. A chameleon on screen, capable of playing villains to figures of authority, on today's
Kim Eui-sung, now contemplating marriage after a 15-year relationship. All eyes are on what his decision will be, and what stories CEO Jang Sung-chul will bring us in 'Taxi Driver 3'.