Musical Actress Hong Ji-min Reveals Husband Threatened Divorce Over Neglect
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Musical actress Hong Ji-min revealed marital difficulties with her husband.
- Her husband threatened divorce after feeling neglected due to her busy career.
- The couple improved their relationship through communication and understanding love languages.
Musical actress Hong Ji-min has shared intimate details about a period of severe marital strife, including her husband's threat of divorce. Appearing on the YouTube channel 'Saeropge Hadaso', Hong recounted how her husband felt unloved and neglected as her acting career took off after their marriage. "You don't love me. Let's get divorced. This isn't the marriage I envisioned," he reportedly told her. Hong admitted to initially feeling wronged, noting that her work led to a comfortable lifestyle, including a large apartment and a foreign car. However, she came to understand her husband's perspective, realizing their core needs in the relationship were mismatched. "I realized that my love language was physical touch, but his was quality time," she explained. This realization prompted a significant shift in their approach to the marriage. Hong began prioritizing shared moments, making an effort to have breakfast together daily, even after late-night work commitments. She also scheduled regular date nights. These changes dramatically improved their relationship, leading Hong to express remorse for not recognizing her husband's needs earlier. The couple also sought professional counseling to navigate their issues and strengthen their bond.
You don't love me. Let's get divorced. This isn't the marriage I envisioned.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.