Lee Yo-won avoids holding hands with husband due to cigarette smell

During the November 7 episode of 'Mr. House Husband 2', actress Lee Yo-won revealed she avoids holding hands with her husband of 23 years because the smell of cigarette smoke on his hands does not go away even after wiping.

Actress Lee Yo-won has revealed an unexpected reason why she does not hold hands with her husband of 23 years. In a candid confession that drew laughter, she explained that she avoids holding his hand due to the smell of cigarette smoke. Her blunt remarks regarding her husband's smoking habit highlighted the realistic daily life of a married couple.

During the November episode of the KBS2 entertainment program 'Mr. House Husband 2' aired on the 7th, Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra, the featured couple for this month's 'Monthly House Husband,' were shown spending time together as they prepare for their first joint stage play. The couple, who have maintained unchanging affection over many years, drew admiration from the cast by displaying natural closeness in their daily lives.

In particular, Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra were seen holding hands tightly while walking. Their natural physical affection, despite their long marriage, drew attention and prompted the cast to ask other couples if they also hold hands.

Park Seo-jin asked Eun Ji-won, "Do you and Yo-won noona hold hands when you walk?" Lee Yo-won replied without hesitation, "I don't hold hands because of the cigarette smell. Even if you wipe it, the smell doesn't go away," turning the studio into a sea of laughter. She explained that the lingering smell of smoke on her husband's hands is the practical reason preventing physical affection.

Eun Ji-won, a smoker himself, immediately defended the husband. He countered Lee Yo-won's point about the smell, stating, "What kind of smell won't go away? He smokes electronic cigarettes," noting that her husband uses e-cigarettes rather than traditional cigarettes. Speaking from a smoker's perspective, he offered an unexpected defense against her criticism of the odor.

Lee Yo-won then countered by asking Eun Ji-won, "Then can't you hold hands either, oppa?" Eun Ji-won responded, "I smoke traditional cigarettes, but I can't hold hands because my hands are always full of luggage." His witty explanation, citing heavy hands instead of cigarette smoke, elicited further laughter from the cast.

The conversation regarding couples' expressions of affection evolved into a discussion about smoking habits and daily inconveniences, providing unique entertainment. The scene contrasted the affectionate physical touch of Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra, often cited as an ideal married couple, with Lee Yo-won's realistic confession, showcasing the diverse daily lives of different couples.

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