Broadcaster Kim Hyun-wook apologizes to Canadian wife for struggles with loneliness, raising twins
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korean broadcaster Kim Hyun-wook expressed regret to his Canadian wife for her struggles with loneliness and raising twins.
- Kim acknowledged his wife's difficulties as a stay-at-home mother in Korea with few friends, while caring for their twin children.
- He promised to be a better husband, recognizing her sacrifices since moving from Canada.
South Korean broadcaster Kim Hyun-wook has publicly apologized to his wife, who is of Korean-Canadian descent, for not fully recognizing her struggles with loneliness and the demands of raising their twin children.
During an appearance on the Channel A program 'Detective's Secret Business,' Kim reflected on a case involving a wife suffering from depression. This prompted him to think about his own wife, who he described as a full-time homemaker in Korea. He expressed remorse, noting that she has few friends in the country and finds raising their twin son and daughter challenging.
You came from Canada and live looking only at me, but I will do better in the future.
Kim, who married his wife in 2016, shared that she moved from Canada to be with him. He acknowledged her sacrifice and promised to be more attentive and supportive in their marriage. "You came from Canada and live looking only at me, but I will do better in the future," he said in a video message to her.
The couple welcomed their twin children in 2017. Kim's message highlighted a newfound understanding of his wife's emotional needs and his commitment to improving their relationship.
Today, through this case, I learned a lesson to recognize my wife's loneliness and do better.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.