Ko So Young reveals personality clashes with Jang Dong Geon 16 years into marriage

"We don't match at all."

Actress Ko So Young made a blunt confession regarding her married life with husband Jang Dong Geon. Although the two are regarded as one of the Republic of Korea's most iconic celebrity couples, she revealed that they are polar opposites at home, from their tastes to their personalities.

In a video released on her YouTube channel on the 29th, Ko shared stories about her family and marriage while shopping and dining with her sister-in-law. Describing her own personality, she stated, "I'm the type who enjoys having fun by dancing even if I can't sing," noting that she tends to enjoy the atmosphere.

In contrast, Jang is the complete opposite. Ko drew laughter when she revealed that her husband prefers calm songs, such as "The Story of an Elderly Couple in Their 60s," leading her to urge him, "Let's just go home, please." She explained that even when spending time in the same space, the way they experience enjoyment is fundamentally different.

The difference in their tastes did not end there. When the production crew asked, "What is one thing you both have in common regarding your tastes?" Ko thought for a moment before replying, "I told you, there isn't much. Maybe tripe?"

She further explained that while their different tastes and personalities felt charming during their dating period, those differences became much more distinct once they actually lived together.

In particular, Ko emphasized, "Even our MBTI types are all different. We don't match at all." She noted that while they accepted the parts the other lacked as charms during their dating days, those minor differences in taste and lifestyle became a reality once they entered the realm of married life.

However, it is not all conflict. Ko conveyed that they continue their married life by acknowledging their differences and adjusting to one another. Ultimately, she suggested that what is important for a married couple is not being identical in every way, but how much they can understand and coordinate their differences.

Ko and Jang married in 2010, marking their 16th year of marriage this year. While they have lived as a representative glamorous celebrity couple, this confession added a sense of relatability by revealing the realistic image of a couple who are so different that they must constantly adjust to one another, rather than the image of a "perfect match."