'Lee Sang-soon♥' Lee Hyo-ri offers firm advice to 'weekly drinker girlfriend': "I don't make him anxious" [Comprehensive] (Love War)

*This content was translated by AI.

MC Lee Hyo-ri of "Love War" offered insightful advice to a weekly-drinking girlfriend and an obsessive boyfriend, earning widespread empathy.

In the ninth episode of JTBC's dating reality program "Love War" (directed by Kwon Hae-bom and Park Eun-young), which aired on the 18th, actor Daniel Choi and broadcaster Pungja appeared as special diplomats. The episode drew attention with a "couple plagued by obsession," who sought help due to conflicts arising from the man's excessive possessiveness.

The obsessive boyfriend would drop his girlfriend off at her nail salon, located just a 10-second walk from their shared home. He also searched for her throughout the house whenever she was not in sight, displaying severe separation anxiety.

Especially sensitive to inquiries from male customers, the boyfriend explained that he forbids accepting male clients because "a man once visited the salon with romantic interest in my girlfriend and gave her a strawberry latte." In response, his girlfriend pointed out that he constantly loiters outside the nail salon under the guise of "concern," exerting excessive control.

Meanwhile, the boyfriend felt hurt by his girlfriend's treatment of him as if he were a servant. Most household chores, from meal preparation and cleaning to walking their dog, fell on him. Despite requesting that she speak more kindly, his girlfriend consistently maintained a cold demeanor. The boyfriend expressed his feelings, saying, "Sometimes I feel like I've become a servant."

The couple's conflict erupted over the girlfriend's drinking habits. After enjoying a rare gathering with friends, she became intoxicated and deliberately ignored her boyfriend's repeated calls. Her anxiety escalated further when she learned that a male friend of her companion had joined their table.

Eventually, the boyfriend came to pick her up. The girlfriend, who left the gathering, vented her frustration with harsh words and actions, heightening the tension. Moreover, upon discovering that his weekly-drinking girlfriend had engaged in physical contact with another man while intoxicated, he broke down in tears, pouring out his agitated emotions.

The reason for the boyfriend's sensitivity to his girlfriend's drinking sessions was revealed. Past incidents, including a male friend showing romantic interest during a drinking session and a time when she went missing after attending a guesthouse party, had left lasting trauma on him. At that time, he had made 150 missed calls to her. The boyfriend expressed concern, saying, "My girlfriend can't control how much she drinks." In response, MC Seo Jang-hoon remarked, "Anything in excess becomes an illness," delivering a sharp critique to the boyfriend for his obsession under the guise of love.

Pungja advised the girlfriend: "It's true that your boyfriend's possessiveness is excessive, but having someone love you this much in life is truly a blessing. I hope you can better understand and show consideration for his love." Daniel Choi added empathy by sharing his own experiences with the boyfriend. He said, "I also had past experiences of being jealous and obsessive. People are not objects; trying to possess them only pushes them away," offering practical advice that "it's important to first find your own time."

MC Lee Hyo-ri offered advice to the weekly-drinking girlfriend by reflecting on her own experiences. Having married singer Lee Sang-soon in 2013, she stated, "I also love drinking and people very much, but I maintain clear boundaries. I never go to late-night drinking sessions with men. I don't make my boyfriend anxious." She emphasized the need for personal effort to uphold trust in a relationship, resonating deeply with viewers.

The "obsessive couple" agreed to negotiation terms such as "do not visit during work hours" and "do not make drinking plans with male friends," ultimately choosing to continue their relationship once more. The boyfriend promised, "I will try to wait with more patience," while the girlfriend remarked, "It seems like he is someone who always waits for me in the same place," reaffirming their affection for each other.

Meanwhile, "Love War" has shifted its broadcast time to 9:50 p.m. on Mondays to meet viewers. The tenth episode will air on the 31st at 9:50 p.m.

<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>

*This content was translated by AI.