Korean Couple Exposed For Leaving Their Baby To Smoke And Drink Trigger Public Outrage


This week’s “Marriage Hell” episode has caused a lot of debate.

Another shocking case has made its debut on Oh Eun Young‘s popular show Marriage Hell. This time, the therapist had to work with a couple who are currently both filing legal complaints against each other.

[오은영 리포트 - 결혼 지옥] 오은영 박사를 고민에 빠지게 만든 오늘의 부부, 맞불 부부의 상담을 결심하게 된 이유, MBC 240624 방송 0-30 screenshot
Oh’s reaction to this week’s case. | MBC

However, the most bewildering part was the couple’s day-to-day life — which at one point involved leaving their 17-month-old with their niece so they could smoke together in the bathroom.

[오은영 리포트 - 결혼 지옥] 부부에게 해결책을 먼저 제시하는 오은영 박사, 부모로서 많은 걸 배우고 고쳐야 하는 두 사람, MBC 240624 방송 3-1 screenshot
The husband sees the child watching TV and leaves. | MBC

[오은영 리포트 - 결혼 지옥] 부부에게 해결책을 먼저 제시하는 오은영 박사, 부모로서 많은 걸 배우고 고쳐야 하는 두 사람, MBC 240624 방송 3-4 screenshot

Oh Eun Young’s Marriage Hell is a show that reveals the shocking daily life of couples in conflict. Oh invites these couple to the studio in hopes of solving their problems and helping them talk to each other. Meanwhile, Oh Eun Young herself is known as the “nation’s therapist” and the “god of parenting.” She became popular after her other show, My Golden Kids, went viral on multiple occasions.

[오은영 리포트 - 결혼 지옥] 부부에게 해결책을 먼저 제시하는 오은영 박사, 부모로서 많은 걸 배우고 고쳐야 하는 두 사람, MBC 240624 방송 2-25 screenshot
The wife in tears as her niece is shown caring for her daughter. | MBC

The featured couple in this week’s episode triggered outrage not only in Oh’s studio but even across Korean forums online. Many could not believe the life these two adults led, especially when there was a baby involved. As the episode followed the couple’s daily life, the smoking scene left even Oh Eun Young herself disturbed.

[오은영 리포트 - 결혼 지옥] 아내에게는 보호자이자 엄마 같았던 친언니, 자녀들이 동생을 돌보는 게 당연하다고 여겼을 아내, MBC 240624 방송 0-21 screenshot
The couple hang their heads in shame. | MBC

Moreover, the couple also revealed that they are both dealing with alcohol addiction issues. The episode shows the two start drinking while having an ordinary meal and then never stop — leaving their baby to be cared for by their niece once more.

In another shocking scene, the wife is seen waking up late in the afternoon after previously drinking until dawn the night before. It seems the two had been drinking three bottles of soju the husband is seen buying earlier on in the episode.

[오은영 리포트 - 결혼 지옥] 아내의 약은 다름 아닌 술_ 술 마시는 시간이 온전히 내 시간이라고 생각하는 아내, MBC 240624 방송 1-2 screenshot
The wife seen drinking at night. | MBC  

The couple’s behavior — due to addiction and lack of responsibility — has triggered not only upset and shock but also a lot of sadness among netizens, who can’t help but feel bad about the baby involved in this unfortunate situation.





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