Kim Eui-sung’s Secret to a 15-Year Relationship Revealed on 'My Ugly Duckling'? "Just Stay Still Like You're Dead..." (Taxi Driver Bros)

In today’s chaotic world, staying devoted to one person for 15 years is truly remarkable. Especially when that person is an actor who has been through two divorces. In tonight’s (15th) broadcast of the entertainment program , the spotlight was on none other than actor Kim Eui-sung, who shared an honest confession about his love life. The episode, featuring the 'bestie' lineup from 'Taxi Driver', brought both laughter and warmth to living rooms across the nation.

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

Kim Eui-sung, the reliable head of Rainbow Transport in the drama and a supportive senior to his juniors in real life. During the broadcast, Lee Je-hoon started by saying to Bae Yoo-ram, "Yoo-ram needs to find his partner quickly," then jokingly added, "But hyung is also in a hurry," leaving the studio in stitches. Lee Je-hoon then threw a playful punch at Kim Eui-sung, saying, "Later, when (Bae Yoo-ram) gets married, hyung-nim should officiate the wedding."

As all eyes turned to him, Kim Eui-sung casually 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 life's joys and sorrows. But it wasn't just a gag. He was being honest about overcoming the pain of two failed marriages and revealed that he has been in a serious relationship with his current partner for 15 years.

Double-divorcee Kim Eui-sung reveals his #15YearRelationship #YoungerBy2Years #LongTermRelationshipSecret

Directly from Kim Eui-sung's mouth, his girlfriend is a non-celebrity two years his junior. He surprised everyone by saying, "I met my girlfriend when I was Lee Je-hoon's current age." 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 cheekily replied.

"Well... the secret might be 'just stay still, like you're dead.' You just have to endure it somehow."

Hidden within his witty joke was a deep sense of trust and affection for his partner who has stayed by his side for so long. Speaking about relationships in middle age, he added, "When you meet someone later in life, you both already know the drill. You've already fought about all the trivial stuff. The kind of exhausting emotional fights you have when you're young just happen less," resonating deeply with viewers who have had similar experiences.

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

He also candidly explained why, despite being in a relationship for 15 years, they aren't legally married. Kim Eui-sung shared, "I've actually fought with my girlfriend about not getting married. She wanted to build a good family," revealing their clear difference in opinion initially.

However, as time has passed, his perspective has gradually begun to shift. He honestly admitted, "As you get older, needs start to arise. Things can get inconvenient when you're sick or something, so I am thinking about (legally registering the marriage)." Once skeptical about the institution of marriage due to two failures, he is now considering his responsibility towards his life partner and the practical necessities that come with age.

'Taxi Driver' Bestie Chemistry and Season 3 Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Beyond the relationship talk, the episode highlighted the genuine chemistry of the 'Taxi Driver' team. The actors shared stories from their time working together on Season 3.

• Lee Je-hoon brought the house down with explosive remarks like, "I'm also in a hurry to get married," and "If celebrity 'Transit Love' doesn't work out, let's just go on 'I Am Solo'."
• Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, and others showcased their unwavering camaraderie 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-cheol in Season 3, raising viewers' anticipation. He recently expressed confidence in an interview with a media outlet, stating, "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 '10-million viewer actor' of Korea, having shone in numerous films like 'Train to Busan', 'W', '1987', 'Extreme Job', and '12.12: The Day'. A chameleon on screen who can pull off anything from villains to authority figures, in today's he was simply a 60-year-old, boyish lover devoted to one woman, and a reliable, trustworthy senior to his juniors.

After 15 years of a long-term relationship, Kim Eui-sung is now contemplating marriage. What will his decision be, and what stories will CEO Jang Sung-cheol bring us in 'Taxi Driver 3'? All eyes are on what comes next.