[MBC's 'Radio Star']
[MBC's 'Radio Star']

Ko Woo-rim, a member of the vocal group Forestella, shared details of his married life with his wife, former figure skating national team member Kim Yuna.

Ko appeared on MBC's entertainment program Radio Star, which aired Wednesday, and spoke candidly about his everyday life with Kim.

On the show, Ko drew attention by revealing that even five years into their marriage, he almost never stands up to his wife.

"I've almost never talked back to her," Ko confessed. "She scolds me for good reason, so there's nothing to argue about." The remark sent the studio into laughter.

Ko then shared his personal tips for handling Kim when she is upset. "When anger builds up, she tends to go silent," he said. "I read the mood and either do the dishes or give her a massage." He added that Kim particularly loves massages. "Maybe because she got them so often as an athlete, she likes them firm," he said. "The moment I touch her, she says, 'Keep going.'"

Ko also spoke about what he considers the most important virtue in a marriage. "The most important thing is speaking to each other kindly," he said. "She knows I try to be warm and affectionate every day. I think I can keep that up even 20 years from now."

Ko expressed gratitude for Kim's consideration as well, mentioning a recent incident in which Kim publicly drew a line against excessive reactions to him online. "I think it showed that she put my feelings first," he said.

Ko and Kim married in 2022 after a three-year relationship.


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