Kim Eui-sung's Secret to a 15-Year Relationship Revealed on 'My Ugly Duckling'? "Just Stay Still and Pretend You're Dead..." (with The Taxi Driver Crew)
In today’s chaotic world, staying in a relationship with one person for 15 years is quite remarkable. Even more so when that person is an actor who has been through two divorces. In tonight's (15th) episode of the entertainment programme
"When you get married, hyung should officiate..." What was Kim Eui-sung's response to Lee Je-hoon's direct remark?
Kim Eui-sung, the reliable head of Rainbow Transport in the drama and a senior who genuinely cares for his juniors in real life. During the broadcast, Lee Je-hoon started by saying to Pyo Ye-jin and the others, "Yoo-ram needs to find a partner soon." He then immediately added the playful quip, "But hyung is also in a hurry," causing chaos in the studio. Lee Je-hoon then threw a direct remark at Kim Eui-sung: "Later, when Yoo-ram gets married, you should officiate the wedding, hyung."
As everyone's gaze focused on him, Kim Eui-sung calmly dropped one sentence. "But I've been divorced twice...". There was a moment of silence, followed by an explosion of laughter. With that one line, he perfectly showcased the charm of 'human Kim Eui-sung,' encapsulating life's joys and sorrows. But this wasn't just a gag. It was an honest confession that, having overcome the pain of two failed marriages, he has been in a serious relationship with his current partner for 15 years.
#15YearRelationship #TwoYearsYounger #SecretToLongTermRelationship revealed by Kim Eui-sung, the 'divorced singleton'
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 the age Lee Je-hoon is now." That makes it a long-term relationship spanning well over a decade. When Pyo Ye-jin asked, "What's the secret to a long-term relationship?" he paused for thought, took a sip of water, and then cracked a joke.
"Well... maybe the secret is 'just stay still and pretend you're dead'? You just have to endure somehow."
Beneath his witty joke, one could sense deep trust and affection for his partner who has stood by his side for so long. Talking about relationships in middle age, he said, "When you meet someone later in life, you both know you've already argued about all the trivial things. The draining emotional fights you have when you're young just decrease," drawing deep empathy from viewers with similar experiences.
"It's inconvenient when you're ill"... The reason for not marrying vs. his changed views on marriage
He also honestly revealed why, despite being in a relationship for 15 years, they haven't become legally married. Kim Eui-sung confessed, "I once argued with my girlfriend about not getting married. She really wanted to start a good family," highlighting their clear difference in立场.
However, as time has passed, his thoughts have gradually begun to change. He honestly shared, "As you get older, needs start to appear. Things can get inconvenient when you're ill or something, so I am thinking about legal registration." Although he was sceptical about the institution of marriage after two failures, he's now starting to consider a sense of responsibility towards his partner as a life companion, along with practical necessities.
The 'Taxi Driver' crew's close-knit chemistry, including Season 3 behind-the-scenes
Beyond the relationship talk, the 'Taxi Driver' team's close-knit chemistry shone through on today's show. The actors shared anecdotes from working together on Season 3.
- Lee Je-hoon caused chaos with bombshell remarks like "I'm also in a hurry to get married" and "If celebrity 'Transit Love' isn't an option, I'll just go on 'I Am Solo'."
- Pyo Ye-jin and Jang Hyuk-jin showcased their unwavering teamwork and shared behind-the-scenes stories from the drama filming, even though it had been a while since they'd all been together.
- In particular, Kim Eui-sung hinted at a new side to CEO Jang Sung-chul in Season 3, raising viewers' expectations. He recently stated in an interview with a media outlet, "No one will be able to imagine the final episode of Season 3."
Debuting as a theatre actor in 1987, Kim Eui-sung, with his unique background of graduating from Seoul National University's Business School, is a top South Korean 'ten-million actor' who has shone in numerous films like 'Train to Busan', 'W', '1987', 'Extreme Job', and '12.12: The Day'. On screen, he's a chameleon who handles everything from villains to authority figures. But tonight on
After 15 years in a long-term relationship, Kim Eui-sung is now contemplating marriage. What will his choice be? And what story will CEO Jang Sung-chul bring us in 'Taxi Driver 3'? All eyes are on what's next.