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In 'Contract Marriage,' Choi Jung-hyun secretly read the diary of his virtual wife, Jeong Min-hyun.
On the episode aired on the 9th on KBS Joy and MBC Every1's variety show 'Contract Marriage,' Choi Jung-hyun (Season 32 Young-soo) was shown secretly reading Jeong Min-hyun's (Chrysanthemum) diary and explaining his reasons for doing so.
That day, Choi Jung-hyun was sitting alone in the living room taking a rest while Jeong Min-hyun was away, when he suddenly stood up, saying, "Let me see what she wrote. Is it okay to look at this?"
Choi Jung-hyun picked up Jeong Min-hyun's diary, which had been placed on the desk in the living room, and began reading it. In response, MCs Ahn Jung-hwan, Hyoyeon, and Lee Chae-young all agreed, saying, "You must not read a diary. I understand your curiosity, but you need to exercise self-control. Even a mother would not want to read her child's diary," criticizing Choi Jung-hyun's actions.

In particular, Hyoyeon pointed out, "Choi Jung-hyun cannot imagine that the other person might be upset."
Later, in an interview with the production team, Choi Jung-hyun explained his reason for reading Jeong Min-hyun's diary: "There is a line from a drama I recently watched. It said, 'All writing is written with the desire to be seen. Even my own diary.' I also wrote my diary with the feeling that I wanted my wife to see it. And I read hers thinking it might help our relationship."
He then shared what he realized after reading Jeong Min-hyun's diary: "I did not know she disliked smoking that much. I realized that I need to make more effort."
Meanwhile, 'Contract Marriage' is a marriage simulation observation reality program in which men and women who want to get married experience a marital relationship through a contract, and in the process, confirm the meaning of marriage and realistic partnership. It is a new variety show by PD Nam Gyu-hong, who directed shows such as 'I Am Solo.' Choi Jung-hyun became known as Season 32 Young-soo on the divorced special episode of 'I Am Solo,' while Jeong Min-hyun is a familiar cast member known by the nickname Chrysanthemum from 'Na Sol Sa Gye' (the spin-off of 'I Am Solo').
Choi Jung-hyun had previously received criticism after it was revealed that he had filmed without Jeong Min-hyun's consent using a personal camera.
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