Yoo Hyeon-cheol and Kim Seul-ki's first text after 3 months: 'Flush the toilet'

Yoo Hyeon-cheol of 'Divorced Singles 3' has revealed the details of a conversation from the time he was experiencing serious conflict with Kim Seul-ki. After three months of virtually no communication, the first KakaoTalk message exchanged between the two was not a grand message of reconciliation, but unexpectedly a very mundane matter of daily life. The conversation, which began with a trivial remark about whether the toilet had been flushed, shows how deeply their relationship had entered the realm of practical, daily living.

On the 18th, Yoo took time to answer questions from fans, sharing various stories regarding his reconciliation and remarriage process with Kim. For fans who had watched their relationship, the biggest interest was how they were able to restore their bond after the conflict reached its peak.

When a fan asked, "How did you talk when you weren't speaking? Did you not talk at all?", Yoo replied, "The first KakaoTalk after 3 months! I think it was via KakaoTalk. We both have intense tempers, right? Now, she flushes it well."

He directly revealed that there had been a significant period of silence between the two at that time. Looking at the message Yoo disclosed, they resumed contact in June, three months after their conversation had ceased in March of last year. However, the subject of the first conversation was neither an emotional confession for reconciliation nor an argument questioning the cause of the conflict. Yoo told Kim, "You didn't flush the toilet yesterday either. I see you didn't flush it after peeing just now, either."

Kim immediately replied, "Ah, sorry. I'll be careful," and went on to explain, "I think it happened because I was going straight into the shower."

It was a conversation so practical that it was far from a dramatic reunion scene. However, this short message compactly demonstrates that the two were in a relationship where they lived together beyond just dating. When a fan reacted by saying, "You're going to get in trouble," Yoo jokingly shot back, "Husbands always cause trouble."

Rather than explaining the tension during the conflict solely as a narrative of serious relationship breakdown, he emphasized that their relationship has recovered enough to be able to recall the incident with a laugh.

Yoo cited the "method of apology" as the key to how the relationship could return to its normal track. He stated, "I think it was a 100% apology," and explained that it was important to give a "100% admission apology" rather than saying, "I'm sorry, but it's because you did that."

He added, "It became possible because I didn't look for the fault in my partner first, but looked for it in myself."

This explanation suggests that the attitude of prioritizing the admission of one's own fault, rather than justifying the conflict by linking it to the partner's actions, became the catalyst for the relationship's recovery.

This statement also connects to the rumors of a breakup that were once raised regarding the couple's conflict. Yoo and Kim are a representative couple who became known to the public through different dating reality programs and developed their relationship in real life. Kim gained fame appearing as Ok-sun from the 10th season of 'I Am SOLO,' and Yoo made his name known to the public through 'Divorced Singles 3.'

The two began dating publicly in 2022. As they continued their relationship given their respective divorce experiences and children, realistic challenges followed that were different from typical dating. The two revealed the process of their families merging into one living community through TV CHOSUN's 'Lovers of Joseon,' and showed themselves forming a remarried family by proceeding with marriage registration.

However, the process of living together was difficult to explain solely through the romantic scenes shown on broadcast. Differences in values stemming from different life trajectories, including lifestyle habits, parenting, and economic issues, inevitably manifested as realistic conflicts. Subsequently, as rumors of a breakup surfaced around the two, interest grew as to whether their relationship had actually ended.

The two later showed signs of recovering their relationship and hinted at a reconciliation by revealing each other's presence through SNS. This time, by directly disclosing the specific details of the past conflict, Yoo showed that their relationship has moved beyond the topicality of a "dating reality couple" and entered a stage of actually coordinating their daily lives together.

What is particularly noteworthy is the way the two overcame the conflict. The fact that the conversation, which resumed after a long period of disconnection, was a remark about lifestyle habits like flushing the toilet paradoxically reveals the reality of their relationship. The process of resolving emotional conflict does not always require dramatic confessions or declarations of reconciliation; it can simply be the process of recovering the language of daily life to live together.

Yoo also spoke of the past conflict with a sense of humor. His expressions, such as "We both have intense tempers?" and the joke "Husbands always cause trouble," reflect an attitude of emphasizing their current stability rather than the tension of the past.

The two are scheduled to hold a wedding ceremony in Seoul on October 24. Given that they have already completed marriage registration, this event holds more meaning than a simple ceremony. It is a moment where the two, who once faced a crisis, officially formalize their bond as a family.

Ultimately, the "first KakaoTalk after 3 months" revealed by Yoo may seem like a trivial conversation about a toilet, but beneath it lies a period of long silence, conflict, and the practical effort to sustain a relationship. More than a flashy romance, the process of clashing, apologizing, and returning to daily life is what most clearly illustrates the current lives of the couple as they prepare for remarriage.