"They're exactly the same": Historic explosion.. 16th batch Kwang-soo and 22nd batch Hyeon-sook achieve highest ratings [Love War] [Comprehensive]

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On JTBC's 'Love War,' 'Na-sol divorced couple' Jung Il-dae (16th batch Kwang-soo) and Kim So-yeon (22nd batch Hyeon-sook) openly aired their disagreements over money and pregnancy, as well as the hurt they inflicted on each other, directly confronting their 449-day relationship.

The 13th episode of JTBC's love reality show 'Love War' (directed by Kwon Hae-bom and Park Eun-young), which aired on the 21st, drew intense attention by revealing the war-torn romance of the 'Na-sol divorced couple,' Jung Il-dae (16th batch Kwang-soo) and Kim So-yeon (22nd batch Hyeon-sook), following previous broadcasts. Alongside the hot topic status, the 13th episode of 'Love War' recorded a national viewership rating of 2.3%, shattering its own record with a stunning performance. (Nielsen Korea, paid households basis)

Previously, Kim So-yeon caused an uproar by revealing that she had recorded conversations with her boyfriend Jung Il-dae. Lee Hyo-ri noted, "It seems like you're keeping evidence to protect your reputation after breaking up," while Seo Jang-hoon advised, "Don't be overly swayed by others' opinions."

In the subsequently released VCR reflecting Kim So-yeon's position, conflicts in their daily lives were fully exposed. Jung Il-dae would arrive 40 minutes late for dates without apologizing and instead express irritation, making Kim So-yeon feel she had to walk on eggshells due to his constant grumbling.

The conflict peaked over 'money issues.' Kim So-yeon stated, "Oppa has zero savings and even has debt," adding, "I almost always covered our date expenses." It was also revealed that although Kim So-yeon secured sponsorships worth approximately 2 million won for accommodations and restaurants for a Jeju Island trip, Jung Il-dae had to cover about 500,000 won for flights and car rentals, leading them to cancel the trip.

Next, the decisive reason why Kim So-yeon began recording was revealed. When told that Jung Il-dae's credit card bill reached 2 million won due to their dates, Kim So-yeon checked the statement and offered to cover 1 million won, but Jung Il-dae misunderstood this as a lack of trust in him and became angry at her for about four hours. Kim So-yeon revealed that once Jung Il-dae starts getting angry, she cannot counter his arguments, confessing, "I started recording so I could hear Oppa's words when I'm calm and verify if I was truly wrong." Along with this, a transcript of the argument over the 2nd million won credit card bill was released, causing further controversy. The transcript contained Jung Il-dae's unreasonable claim that if they trust each other, money should simply be given without question. In response, Seo Jang-hoon remarked, "Wow, two people exactly alike met," expressing disbelief at how a man interpreted a woman's consideration as suspicion. Seo Jang-hoon then coldly analyzed Jung Il-dae, saying, "Don't date," and added, "You lack inner peace, so you get irritated over trivial matters."

The couple's conflict escalated to the issue of Kim So-yeon's daughter and pregnancy plans, leaving everyone in shock. Jung Il-dae dismissed children's anniversaries as unimportant by saying, "Kids grow up fine on their own," making Kim So-yeon feel neglected. Moreover, when Kim So-yeon confessed about her difficult past childbirth experience, mentioning she almost died giving birth, Jung Il-dae revealed his plans for a second child, prompting Lee Hyo-ri to exclaim in shock, "It looks somewhat violent." She then confronted them with the harsh reality: "If you have a baby now, do you even have money to raise it?"

Jung Il-dae shocked everyone by admitting that even though he knew Kim So-yeon divorced due to domestic violence, he told her he would mirror her divorce reasons and said, "Now I understand why you were hit," using abusive language toward her. Kim So-yeon confessed that this led her to begin psychiatric treatment. In response, Seo Jang-hoon expressed regret, asking, "Is it really necessary to date someone like this?" Particularly noting Kim So-yeon's concern about being a 'single mom,' Seo Jang-hoon advised sincerely, "Being a single mom isn't a crime. Don't worry about others' words; just focus on happiness with your daughter."

Lee Hyo-ri emphasized that both should have confidence in themselves, stating that one must love and care for oneself before being able to love a partner. Additionally, Lee Hyo-ri proposed a realistic suggestion to Jung Il-dae: "Pay off your debts and meet again." She advised that rather than continuing a relationship where both hurt each other due to lack of mental space, they should first resolve their debts and meet when there is room for love. Jung Il-dae fell into deep thought, saying, "We really need to think seriously about our relationship." After confirming the raw reality of dating through 'Love War,' the two decided to continue their relationship following deep reflection. Jung Il-dae reflected, "They say a single kind word can repay even a thousand-ryang debt, so why couldn't I offer just one warm word to my girlfriend?" Meanwhile, Kim So-yeon expressed her desire to work on improving their relationship, noting, "I feel there's still much effort I haven't made."

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