Yang Joon-hyuk teases wife's cooking to mother-in-law

Former baseball star Yang Joon-hyuk candidly teased the cooking skills of his wife, Park Hyun-sun, who is 19 years his junior, in front of his mother-in-law, while also revealing his desire for a second child. His mother-in-law drew laughter by expressing realistic concerns about the childcare burden, saying, "If you have a second child, I will have to raise them."

During episode 371 of the KBS 2TV variety program "Boss in the Mirror," which aired on the 23rd, Yang spent time with his mother-in-law, who is seven years older than him. While praising the culinary skills of his mother-in-law, who works as a school cook, Yang naturally transitioned the conversation to his wife.

While complimenting his mother-in-law's excellent cooking, Yang indirectly poked fun at his wife's culinary abilities, remarking, "EJAE's mother needs to learn that too."

His comments, which sounded like he was badmouthing his daughter in front of her mother, triggered immediate reactions from the studio guests. Jun Hyun-moo and Uhm Ji-in teased him, respectively saying, "You're going to get hit with a spoon" and "How can you badmouth your daughter in front of her mother?"

The mother-in-law stepped in to defend her daughter. She explained, "She could do it if she had more time, but she is busy. Between looking after the baby and working, she has so much to do that it's difficult." She emphasized that it wasn't simply a matter of cooking skills, but a need to consider her daughter's busy life balancing childcare, studies, and work.

Park Hyun-sun is noted to have recently graduated from graduate school. The mother-in-law also shared that her daughter had originally dreamed of becoming a music teacher. When she mentioned this, Yang reacted with a surprised expression as if hearing it for the first time, providing another moment of laughter.

The conversation naturally turned to the couple's future family plans. Yang expressed his intention to have a second child, saying, "I have many plans," and adding, "If I want a second one, you know what that means, right?"

However, the mother-in-law's response was pragmatic. She expressed concern over the additional childcare burden, saying, "If you have a second child, I'll have to raise them, and it's exhausting to go back and forth." The moment highlighted the realistic worries of a grandmother who, while wishing for her daughter's happiness, must also consider her own responsibilities in caring for her grandchild.

Yang married jazz singer Park Hyun-sun, who is 19 years his junior, in 2021. Since their marriage, the couple has steadily shared stories of their married life and family through various broadcasts. Yang became a father at age 55 on December 11, 2024, when he welcomed his daughter.

A legendary slugger in Korean professional baseball, Yang has expanded his career into broadcasting and business since retirement. Since his marriage and the birth of his child, he has been vocal about his interest in family life. This broadcast drew attention by humorously portraying the daily life of a couple with a significant age gap and the realistic childcare issues involving the grandparent generation.

With Yang already mentioning a second child and his mother-in-law expressing concern over the workload, interest is growing as to whether the couple's new family plans will actually come to fruition.