‘Mail Couple’ Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra Unveil Unexpected Marital Realities
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seoul, South Korea – August 4, 2024 – Veteran South Korean actors Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra are offering a rare glimpse into their 30-year marriage on the tvN Story program, “We Are Not a Parakeet Couple.” The latest episode, airing tonight at 8:00 PM KST, focuses on the couple’s contrasting personalities and habits, revealing surprising dynamics behind their seemingly perfect public image.
“We Are Not a Parakeet Couple” utilizes a unique format, employing realistic reenactments to analyze and offer solutions to couples’ challenges. The program features insights from divorce lawyer Park Eun-ju and psychiatrist Kim Ji-yong, providing expert commentary on the issues presented.
Cleanliness Clash and Acting Surprises
Choi Soo-jong,known for his meticulous nature,confessed to being “all-time shocked” by the script for a reenactment scene,playfully criticizing Ha Hee-ra’s perceived vanity during the preparation process. He recounted hearing her exclaim, “I will die dirty!” and responding with his own reluctance to engage with anything he deemed unclean. The actor revealed he quietly cleans up after his wife,despite her less organized habits,avoiding direct complaints.
The episode also highlights Ha Hee-ra’s anxieties surrounding her first attempt at a Gyeongsang-do dialect for a reenactment drama. Choi Soo-jong, a native of the Gyeongsang province, expressed enthusiastic support, stating he found the challenge “200% enjoyable” and described it as a natural expression of his upbringing.
A particularly memorable moment involves a candid display of Choi Soo-jong’s personal habits, which reportedly left his “heart friend” (a term of endearment used on the show) astonished and momentarily out of frame. Park Eun-ju noted that such discrepancies could lead to increased tolerance of perceived flaws, while Kim Ji-yong described the situation as a potential “dopamine rush.”
Acting Prowess and Couple’s Admiration
Ha Hee-ra was reportedly surprised by Choi Soo-jong’s immersive acting, admitting she didn’t realize he was even performing at times. The couple featured in the reenactment also praised the “Sura couple’s” (Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra’s nickname) attention to detail, noting the wife’s similar mannerisms and the husband’s surprisingly understated reaction to the situation, stating, “It’s not that much.”
the 6th episode of “We Are Not a Parakeet Couple” airs on tvN Story at 8:00 PM KST on Monday, August 4th.The program is available for streaming on TVING in South Korea and select international platforms.
By Park Ji-hye, Reporter bjh@bntnews.co.kr
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