Man's 'I almost died' comment sparks debate over empathy in 'Love War'

A man's attitude toward his injured girlfriend has sparked debate among the cast members of the JTBC variety show "Love War."

According to a pre-release video from JTBC Entertainment released on September 25, 2026, the cast members showed differing reactions to an incident involving a stilt-like device. In the video, female cast member Eun Hye complained of pain from a bruised thigh, but male cast member Seong-bin focused on his own experience, claiming he had almost died.

"I almost died" vs. "It's understandable to feel hurt"

During the conversation, rather than expressing concern for Eun Hye's injury, Seong-bin prioritized the danger he felt he had faced. While he did say "I'm sorry" regarding Eun Hye's injury, he continued to emphasize his own situation by saying, "I almost died." Eun Hye reacted to his attitude while describing the collision.

The surrounding cast members criticized Seong-bin's communication style, with one noting, "Eun Hye is the one who got hurt; it's out of the question for him to act like he's the one who needs comforting after being in the wrong."

Seong-bin added that he tends to become sensitive when using the stilt device, saying, "From that point on, no one can touch me. In fact, if you do touch me, you'll have to deal with a lot of stress." He further explained that falling is not as common as it seems and that a single person pushing wouldn't cause someone to fall. In response, other cast members remarked, "It's so unfair that he's the one who collided and now he's asking to be comforted," or "From a girlfriend's perspective, it's perfectly understandable to feel disappointed."

Divided perspectives among the cast

Reactions to Seong-bin's behavior were split. One cast member suggested that Seong-bin has a "snappy style" and that he should simply treat her better. Meanwhile, another cast member remained neutral, stating it was difficult to take a side due to his attitude, adding, "I don't think I can take a side because of this."

The video concludes with glimpses of the cast's daily lives, including scenes of them resting due to fatigue and the rain falling. "Love War" is scheduled to air on Monday, September 28, at 9:50 PM.