Geum Bo-ra reveals how her 45-day absence caused husband to lose 5kg

The cast engaged in a candid conversation regarding the presence of a wife within the household and the impact of her absence on a husband. In a video released on the YouTube channel 'Dongchimi' on the 26th, cast member Geum Bo-ra drew attention by sharing a past experience of leaving home and the resulting changes in her household environment.

"45 days away, husband lost 5kg"... Geum Bo-ra's story

Geum revealed that in 2013, she left home for approximately 45 days due to conflicts regarding her child's marriage. Since she had nowhere suitable to go at the time, she stayed in hotels before eventually renting a studio apartment. Geum explained the meticulous housekeeping she used to perform, saying, "I put a lot of care into housework, such as hand-scrubbing my husband's shirt sleeves and collars, and rotating the garment in all directions while ironing to ensure no wrinkles formed." She emphasized that she was a meticulous homemaker who even took care of her husband's suit belts.

She described the state of the home during her absence, noting the traces her husband left behind. "When I returned home, the house had turned into a ruin, with leftover ramen from my husband still sitting there," Geum said. She continued, "When I went back home after 45 days, my husband looked pale as if he were ill and had lost 5kg in weight," suggesting her absence had a significant impact on him. Geum described the shift by saying, "The regime in our house changed starting from October 2013," explaining that through her absence, she confirmed her own importance and that her position within the family had shifted.

"No inconvenience without a wife" vs. "The presence is definitely there"

As Geum's story continued, conflicting opinions regarding a wife's presence emerged among the cast. Announcer Kim Kyungah shared her experience of briefly leaving home in her 20s due to suspicions of her husband's infidelity. She mentioned the embarrassment and the financial burden of hurriedly leaving the house wearing only a coat over her pajamas to find a hotel. She further shared that when her husband returned after just one day, he looked as if he had aged five years.

On the other hand, some male cast members expressed the opinion that a wife's absence does not necessarily lead to great inconvenience. One cast member remarked, "Even if a wife is away from home for more than a week, if a housekeeper or other family members can take over that role, there is no major disruption to daily life," suggesting that a wife's presence is closer to 'emotional bonding' than mere 'convenience.' He also showed affection for his wife, stating, "I am not dependent on her, but having lived together for 20 years, we have grown fond of each other, so I worry deeply about whether she is doing well." He added that he supports his wife's activities by providing her with credit cards and cash when she goes on trips.

Division of roles and the weight of being a mother

The conversation expanded to include household roles and parenting. One cast member shared a grievance regarding a situation where, while the wife was having an important conversation with their child regarding a leave of absence from school, the husband intervened and changed the mood. She explained how the wife put in significant effort to help the child decide on the leave of absence, but the husband gave eccentric advice, telling the child to "travel the world and find yourself," which influenced the child's decision.

Furthermore, the cast noted that a wife's absence can go beyond a void in domestic labor, potentially severing the emotional connection between family members. The discussion concluded with the consensus that a wife's presence is a crucial pillar that maintains household order and supports the emotional stability of the family.