Kim Eui-sung's Secret to a 15-Year Relationship Revealed on 'I Live Alone'? "I Just Play Dead and Stay Still..." (The Unbreakable 'Taxi Driver' Bond)

"When you get married, hyung-nim should officiate..." Lee Je-hoon's blunt question and Kim Eui-sung's response?

Kim Eui-sung, the reliable CEO of Rainbow Transport in the drama and a senior who genuinely cares for his juniors in real life. On the show, Lee Je-hoon started by saying, "Yu-ram needs to find a partner quickly," and then added jokingly, "But hyung, you're also in a hurry," sending the studio into fits of laughter. Lee Je-hoon then hit him with a direct question: "Later, when Bae Yu-ram gets married, hyung-nim should officiate the wedding."

As all eyes turned to him, Kim Eui-sung calmly 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 'Kim Eui-sung the human', capturing life's ups and downs. But it wasn't just a throwaway joke. He honestly confessed that despite the pain of two failed marriages, he has been in a serious relationship with his current partner for 15 years.

'Divorced Singleton' Kim Eui-sung reveals #15-Year Relationship #Partner 2 Years Younger #Secret to a Long-Term Relationship

Kim Eui-sung personally revealed that 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 their relationship well over a decade long. When Bae Yu-ram asked, "What's the secret to a long-term relationship?" he paused thoughtfully, took a sip of water, and then joked.

"Well... the secret might be to 'play dead and just stay still'. You just have to endure it somehow."

Beneath his witty remark lay a deep sense of trust and affection for the partner who has stayed by his side for so long. Talking about relationships in middle age, he offered a perspective that resonated deeply with viewers who might have similar experiences: "When you meet someone older, you both already know which arguments aren't worth having. The kind of draining emotional fights you have when you're young just happen less."

"It's inconvenient when you're sick"... Why he hasn't remarried vs. his changing views on marriage

He also honestly explained why, despite being in a relationship for 15 years, they haven't made it legal. Kim Eui-sung revealed they had clear differences, saying, "We've actually fought about not getting married. My girlfriend wanted to build a good family."

However, his thoughts have gradually changed over time. He confessed candidly, "As you get older, there are things you start to need. Things can get inconvenient when you're sick or unwell, so I am thinking about (making it legal)." Once skeptical of the institution of marriage after two failures, he's now considering his responsibility towards his life partner and the practical necessities that come with age.

'Taxi Driver's Unbreakable Chemistry, including Season 3 Behind-the-Scenes

Beyond the relationship talk, the episode highlighted the incredible chemistry of the 'Taxi Driver' team. The actors shared anecdotes from filming Season 3 together.

• Lee Je-hoon brought the house down with remarks like, "I'm also in a hurry to get married," and "If celebrity 'Transit Love' isn't an option, maybe I should go on 'I'm Solo'."
• Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, and others showcased their一如既往 chemistry even after time apart, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the drama's filming.
• In particular, Kim Eui-sung hinted at a new side to CEO Jang Sung-chul in Season 3, raising viewers' anticipation. 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 with a unique background as a Seoul National University business administration graduate, Kim Eui-sung is a representative 'ten-million actor' of South Korea, having shone in numerous films like 'Train to Busan', 'W', '1987', 'Extreme Job', and 'Spring in Seoul'. On screen, he's a chameleon who handles everything from villains to authority figures, but tonight on >, he was simply a 60-year-old, boyish romantic focused on one woman, and a reliable older brother figure who inspires trust in his juniors.