51-year-old Kim Jun-ho's prank pretending to vomit blood in front of pregnant Kim Ji-min draws reaction: "Grow up"

Comedian Kim Jun-ho, who is becoming a father at age 51, is receiving unexpected criticism for a mischievous prank played on his pregnant wife, Kim Ji-min. He staged a situation where he appeared to collapse on the floor and vomit blood, but Kim Ji-min provided laughter with her nonchalant reaction, focusing on cleaning the floor before her husband's condition. However, among netizens who watched the video, opinions clashed between pointing out that there are certain pranks one should not play on a pregnant wife and the view that there is no need to take the couple's playful skit too seriously.

On the 13th, Kim Ji-min released a video on her personal channel with the caption, "Oh! My god!! This happened!!! I won't let my husband wander around. I will reflect on myself." In the video, Kim Jun-ho is lying motionless on the floor like a collapsed person. There is even a red liquid spilled on the floor to make it look as if he vomited blood, creating a scene that at first glance looks like a serious accident has occurred.

Upon discovering this in the kitchen, Kim Ji-min looks at her husband with a surprised expression. However, she immediately picks up a dishcloth and begins to wipe the red liquid off the floor. She focuses on cleaning, even using detergent, and continues the skit by lifting Kim Jun-ho's head. Ultimately, after finishing the floor cleanup, Kim Ji-min leaves the spot, leaving her collapsed husband as he is. Her reaction, which seemed to prioritize cleaning over her husband's emergency, created a uniquely comedic atmosphere for the two.

However, it did not end with just laughter. Criticism poured in questioning whether it was appropriate to stage a scene of vomiting blood to startle a pregnant wife. In particular, it was pointed out that Kim Jun-ho should have adjusted the level of his prank, given that during pregnancy, sudden situations can be startling and even the motion of bending over can be burdensome. Netizens reacted with comments such as, "It's so hard to bend your body when pregnant, yet she's cleaning that up," "It's bad for pregnant women. Please refrain," "Please grow up," "There are certain pranks you can play," and "Even if he's a comedian, this is too much."

On the other hand, some voices suggested that there is no need to over-interpret the skit staged by the couple. Reactions included, "Humor should be taken as humor," "They live a fun life," "Kim Ji-min must be enjoying it," and "Gags are just gags." Since the two have always shown typical comedian-like pranks and humor, it was argued that this video could also be accepted as a lighthearted prank between a married couple. However, it is difficult to conclude from the released video alone how much Kim Ji-min was actually startled or how she truly received the prank.

This controversy shows that the standard for laughter can differ even for the same scene. While it may be a staged performance intended to induce laughter for the person playing the prank, it can appear to observers as an action that does not consider the other person's circumstances and situation. Especially with the addition of the change that is pregnancy, a prank that might normally be overlooked can be evaluated through a different lens. This is why opinions that respect the couple's pleasant daily life clash with criticisms that an attitude of consideration for a pregnant spouse should come first.

Kim Jun-ho, born in 1976, and Kim Ji-min, born in 1984, were married last July. The two have been in a public relationship since before their marriage, revealing blunt jokes and affection for each other on broadcasts. Recently, Kim Ji-min received many congratulations upon announcing her pregnancy, and it is known that the two proceeded with IVF treatment after consultation. As they prepare to become parents after a long wait, this released prank video has simultaneously brought laughter and sparked debate over how much consideration for a pregnant wife is necessary.

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