"Lee Hyo-ri = Whip · Seo Jang-hoon = Carrot": 'Lee Sook-camp' Pre-Marriage Version 'Love War' Debuts [Comprehensive]

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Lee Hyo-ri, Seo Jang-hoon, and Kim Hee-chul offer sharp advice to "couples in crisis."

On the morning of the 23rd, a production presentation for JTBC's variety program "Love War" was held online. CP Kwon Hae-bom, PD Park Eun-young, Lee Hyo-ri, Seo Jang-hoon, and Super Junior's Kim Hee-chul attended.

"Love War" is a dating reality program where dating experts Lee Hyo-ri, Seo Jang-hoon, and Kim Hee-chul decide whether couples on the brink of breaking up should continue or part ways amidst a bloody war. Lee Hyo-ri, driven by emotion and intuition; Seo Jang-hoon, grounded in reality and reason; and Kim Hee-chul, with his unpredictable gaze, offer entirely different interpretations even when presented with the same story.

CP Kwon Hae-bom explained the planning intent behind "Love War": "Fundamentally, it is a dating program. Typically, dating shows capture the thrilling moment when a man and a woman meet and develop mutual attraction. We thought differently. Don't couples go through emotional whirlwinds while dating? We wanted to capture the raw face of love. 'Love War' shows why couples fight and conflict, and the MCs, acting as 'love diplomats,' listen to the couples' stories. The MCs identify the problems, seek solutions, negotiate what each party wants, and reach a conclusion within the program."

PD Park Eun-young highlighted how "Love War" differs from other dating programs: "If the three MCs take the other side, it could be unbearable, but if they take our side, they will be a reliable presence. They view things from the perspective of the participating couples, and viewers can feel vicarious satisfaction from seeing them take their side."

Regarding the three MCs, PD Park stated: "Mr. Seo Jang-hoon usually takes an aggressive role in other programs, but when with Ms. Lee Hyo-ri, he ends up on the receiving end. Ms. Lee Hyo-ri often gives unconventional advice. Mr. Kim Hee-chul acts as a mediator when Mr. Seo and Ms. Lee fight, offering warm advice." CP Kwon added, "I thought Mr. Seo Jang-hoon would be the whip and Ms. Lee Hyo-ri the carrot, but it was the opposite. Mr. Kim Hee-chul calls himself 'T,' and seeing his warm side made me realize how different he is from a 'dating professional.'"

When asked why the three MCs were recruited, CP Kwon said, "When planning this program, the first people who came to mind were Ms. Lee Hyo-ri and Mr. Seo Jang-hoon. When people want advice, every word from Ms. Lee Hyo-ri, whose words on life and love become widely discussed, and Mr. Seo Jang-hoon, who became a topic of discussion for his insightful blunt remarks in 'Divorce Deliberation Camp' and 'Ask Me Anything,' was considered to have great insight. The fact that they speak frankly without worrying about others' opinions and hold differing views was attractive. And if there was a missing piece while these two served as MCs, we felt Mr. Kim Hee-chul was needed. He acts as a mood maker and deepens the discussion."

How are couples contemplating a breakup recruited? PD Park explained, "Our program has many staff with expertise in programs featuring ordinary people, including writer Kim Tae-hee, who worked on 'Divorce Deliberation Camp' and 'Ask Me Anything.' We recruit through various channels, including SNS."

Regarding her main role in "Love War," Lee Hyo-ri said, "I often say 'break up.' Having fought, waged war, scratched and tore at each other, and experienced such a draining relationship, I came to say that breaking up is also an option." She continued, "No matter what we say, they will ultimately do what they want, so we tend to speak our thoughts without adding or omitting anything."

Seo Jang-hoon said, "It is an honor to work with Ms. Lee Hyo-ri and Mr. Kim Hee-chul. I intend to serve them well. I have shown my angry side a lot until now, but I will try to take their side." He added, "However, since I have a basic personality, I sometimes raise my voice, but I will try to show my warm side while empathizing with the couples."

Kim Hee-chul said, "I found myself reflecting on my past days. Seeing the things we couldn't do to each other reminded me that I was like that too. As I thought about what kind of boyfriend I was to a woman, it became a complete mirror therapy. I learned a lot about what not to do when dating in the future." Lee Hyo-ri also added, "Viewers will also undergo a lot of mirror therapy."

When asked about the chemistry among the three MCs, Lee Hyo-ri said, "I usually count, and the older brothers next to me would wince and adjust, but Oppa Jang-hoon was surprisingly gentle. He listened well to my words, winced when needed, and I thought our chemistry was very good." Seo Jang-hoon said, "(Lee Hyo-ri) is a superstar who spans all generations, so I wanted to do a program with her. It's not easy for anyone to speak like this, but she showed a refreshing, honest, and fun side. I think this program will be watched a lot thanks to Ms. Hyo-ri."

Lee Hyo-ri continued, "We almost became estranged with Oppa Jang-hoon, but every time, Mr. Hee-chul skillfully blended the two of us." Kim Hee-chul said, "Early this year, Oppa Jang-hoon called me. He said, 'I'm doing a program with Hyo-ri.' I liked both of them too much, but then I understood why it was Lee Hyo-ri. Sister Hyo-ri is too bold. She said, 'Hey, break up.'" In response, Lee Hyo-ri joked, "Her physiognomy suggested she was destined to break up." Lee Hyo-ri also shared, "The story providers feel like younger siblings, so I speak frankly. I thought I should show my true self by being kind, as I did in 'Hyo-ri's Guesthouse' and other programs."

Lee Hyo-ri said, "I've been on a long break from dating, so while watching them, I've been enjoying it by thinking, 'This is a concern these days.' I also wondered, 'Why would they come on a broadcast?' or 'Are they doing it to become famous?' But they really wanted to receive our solutions. In fact, there were couples who actually broke up on site. Since I dislike fakes, I am filming this because it is real and fun."

Kim Hee-chul said, "I appeared to offer solutions, but I realized I wasn't in that position. This program shows both the boyfriend and girlfriend perspectives; it cannot be called good versus evil or black versus white. I reflect a lot. Watching this, I will try to date better in the future."

Following his role in resolving couples' issues in "Divorce Deliberation Camp," Seo Jang-hoon takes on the role of resolving issues for unmarried couples in "Love War." He stated, "In 'Love War,' we offer advice, and the couples make the final decision. If you watch our program, you will notice a differentiation you haven't seen in other programs before."

"Love War" airs for the first time at 8:50 p.m. on the 23rd.

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