Lee Hyo-ri and Seo Jang-hoon react to aggressive behavior on 'Love War'

During the final episode of JTBC's 'Love War' aired on the 9th, cast members expressed shock at a 49-year-old woman's tendency to belittle her boyfriend, Jong-won, in public and even terrify a designated driver with her shouting.

Singer Lee Hyo-ri and broadcaster Seo Jang-hoon expressed shock at the behavior of a 49-year-old woman who directed harsh language toward her boyfriend. The cast found it difficult to understand the relationship as the woman's actions ranged from embarrassing her partner in front of acquaintances to shouting so loudly that a designated driver felt terrified. In particular, the expression "Who do you think you're talking to?" (eodda daego) directed at her partner became a central point of controversy.

In the 20th and final episode of JTBC's 'Love War' aired on the 9th, the daily lives of a 49-year-old girlfriend and her 40-year-old boyfriend, Jong-won, were revealed. The broadcast highlighted how conflicts between lovers can escalate beyond simple differences of opinion into rude verbal and physical behavior toward a partner.

While with acquaintances, the girlfriend expressed dissatisfaction by mentioning her boyfriend's weight gain and moving issues. When she made comments regarding his photography skills, such as saying she "learned while being cursed at," Lee Hyo-ri immediately showed discomfort. She pointed out the behavior, asking, "Are you trying to embarrass him in front of people?" questioning the act of belittling a partner in a public setting.

The girlfriend explained that she spoke freely because they were close acquaintances. She suggested that while she only offers praise when the boyfriend is not present, she intentionally makes such remarks when he is there. However, this explanation only increased the cast's doubts. Yuri and Seo Jang-hoon also criticized the girlfriend's attitude, expressing concern over her words and actions that lacked consideration for her partner.

The conflict eventually escalated into an argument in front of their acquaintances. When the boyfriend pointed out her way of speaking, the girlfriend retorted with the sentiment of, "Who do you think you're talking to, criticizing my tone?" As these harsh expressions toward her partner were aired publicly, the atmosphere in the studio became tense.

Lee Hyo-ri, in particular, showed astonishment at the expression "Who do you think you're talking to?" Seo Jang-hoon noted, "In any kind of relationship, absolutely no one uses a phrase like 'Who do you think you're talking to?'" Lee Hyo-ri also expressed bewilderment at the aggressive impression given by the phrase, stating, "Do you usually use that when you are angry? I don't think I have ever used that in my entire life."

In response, the girlfriend offered an explanation that seemed to acknowledge her way of expressing emotions. She confessed, "When fighting, there is a tendency to try to drag a person down to the floor. That is how I am when I am angry." She explained that when she is angry, she expresses her emotions by attempting to lower her partner as much as possible. However, Seo Jang-hoon countered, asking, "Shouldn't you refrain just because you are angry?" repeatedly pointing out that such behavior cannot be justified simply because emotions have intensified.

The problem was not limited to the argument in front of acquaintances. Later, the woman was shown shouting at her boyfriend inside a vehicle driven by a designated driver. As the conflict continued, even the driver felt uneasy, with the driver later expressing, "I was so scared during the whole trip that I almost died." It was a moment that revealed how private disputes can impose a psychological burden on third parties.

Jong-won explained that the girlfriend immediately expresses dissatisfaction whenever she feels bad, even in situations where other people, such as taxi drivers or designated drivers, are present. He noted that this behavior of pouring out emotions without being conscious of the presence of those around her is repetitive. Observing this, Kim Hee-chul questioned the relationship itself, saying, "I cannot understand this more than any other time in history. Why are you meeting?" Seo Jang-hoon also reacted by asking, "Did you have some kind of weakness held against you?" expressing difficulty in understanding their romance.

This broadcast prompted a reconsideration of where the boundaries for emotional expression and respect for a partner should lie in a relationship. It suggested that public insults or aggressive language cannot be tolerated simply because of intimacy, and that if anger is expressed in a way intended to break the other person down, the trust in the relationship will inevitably be shaken. Attention is focused on whether the girlfriend's words and actions will undergo any change following the intense criticism from the cast.

Read the original (Korean)