Stefan wants to move to Germany to care for aging parents

During an episode of MBN's 'Scoop World' broadcast on the 22nd, Stefan revealed his desire to return to Germany to be near his parents as their health declines, despite having lived in South Korea for six years with his wife, Kim Hye-sun.

Stefan, the German husband of comedian Kim Hye-sun, has expressed a desire to leave South Korea to live in his home country of Germany. While he has built a new life in South Korea alongside his wife, his desire to stay by the side of his aging parents whose health is declining has grown. Observing her husband's inner feelings, Kim Hye-sun has expressed feelings of apology, drawing attention to what choice the couple will make moving forward.

In the episode of MBN's 'Scoop World' broadcast on the 22nd, the daily lives and concerns of Kim Hye-sun and Stefan, who are maintaining their married life in South Korea, were revealed. Kim Hye-sun noted that she and her husband have lived in South Korea for six years, including the COVID-19 period, and shared Stefan's feelings as he has stayed by her side silently during that time. Although they have built a familiar daily life together, there has been a buildup of longing that he has not easily shared with her.

Kim Hye-sun said, "My husband's family and friends are all in his own country. Even if he misses them, he doesn't say, 'I can't see them because of you.'" She explained that the fact that her husband does not blame her or complain despite missing his family and friends in his home country is what makes her heart ache even more. She confessed that as their life in South Korea becomes more stable, her sense of apology for what her husband is giving up has grown.

Stefan's greatest concern is the health of his parents in Germany. He stated, "Lately, my parents are old and their health is not good," adding, "I want to be there to help them." Beyond simply missing his hometown, he revealed a desperate desire to be by the side of his elderly parents at a time when they need help.

When asked how he wants to live in the future, he gave a more definitive answer. Stefan said, "I want to live in Germany again. I want to be next to my parents." Although they have established a foundation of life in South Korea together, the reality that time with his parents is not infinite appears to be driving his heart toward Germany.

Of course, Stefan's wish does not immediately mean the end of their life in South Korea. The couple has the daily life, relationships, and livelihood they have built together in South Korea, while in Germany, they have aging parents and family and friends with whom they have long-standing ties. Since choosing one does not diminish the importance of the other, the dilemma facing the couple carries a meaning beyond a simple change of residence.

The broadcast also revealed the warm feelings of people around the couple. Members of the fitness center operated by Kim Hye-sun gathered in one place to celebrate Stefan's birthday. Kim Hye-sun showed her affection by introducing her husband as a cute mascot of the center, and expressed gratitude to the members who supported her during difficult times in her business. She reflected on the importance of those who stood by her, saying, "I was able to come this far because they stayed with me until the end."

The couple also confirmed their affection for one another. They promised to continue living well together without fighting, pledging an unchanging relationship. While valuing the life they built together in South Korea, Stefan's desire to stay by his parents' side in Germany is a reality that Kim Hye-sun cannot easily ignore.

Living with a loved one is not completed simply by staying in the same space. Moments arrive where one must also consider the precious family and the foundation of life of the other. Attention is focused on how Kim Hye-sun and Stefan, facing new concerns between South Korea and Germany, will coordinate their wishes.

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