What happened on Love War?

In Episode 18 of JTBC's variety show Love War, Lee Hyori sharply rebukes a bodybuilder boyfriend who openly criticizes his girlfriend. According to Sports Seoul, the episode airs on October 26 at 9:50 PM KST.

Who are the couple?

The guests are a bodybuilder couple who met through exercise and have been dating for 1 year and 8 months. During a segment about the girlfriend's training, the boyfriend says she is "very lacking" as an athlete and admits he feels no attraction when he looks at her.

How does Lee Hyori respond?

Lee Hyori tells him not to make his girlfriend the target of criticism, warning that he will end up being criticized himself. She later tells him that the whole country would condemn him and orders him to stop talking.

Unpaid work revealed

The segment also reveals that the girlfriend handles housework as well as the boyfriend's gym responsibilities, without receiving a salary. Lee Hyori reacts with frustration, reportedly recalling other "love pay" cases from past episodes of the show.

For international fans

Love War is a JTBC relationship variety show in which couples air their disputes in front of a panel of guests, and the segments often spark debate online. Episodes are typically available on JTBC's platforms in Korea; check local listings for international availability.