Actor Song Joong Ki has been getting attention for how he talks about his wife, Katie Louise Saunders, during his recent TV appearances. While some fans admire his openness, others feel his choice of words could be more respectful.

On the January 5th episode of JTBC’s "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator since 2014", Song Joong Ki appeared alongside his co-star Lee Hee Jun to promote their movie "Bogota: The Land of the Last Chance".

During the show, Song Joong Ki praised Chef Kwon Seong Jun, calling him "Napoli Mafia" and sharing, "My wife lived in Italy her whole life, so we spend about half the year there. Naturally, I’ve fallen in love with Italian food".

He also opened up about their sweet pet names, revealing, "My wife chose our nicknames. We call each other 'yeobo' because she thinks it sounds beautiful".

In another interview on the YouTube show "Hello, It’s Choi Hwa Jung," Song Joong Ki gushed about Katie’s cooking skills, saying, "Thanks to my wife, I’m addicted to Italian food. She’s so amazing. I know I sound like a braggart, but I can’t help it."

He went on to share a unique story about how Katie learned to cook Korean food for him. "Back in high school, Katie’s close friend in Italy was Korean. That friend’s mom studied with Chef Park Chan Il at a top culinary school. Katie learned to cook Korean dishes from her, like abalone porridge and Heotjesabap. It’s touching how much effort she puts into cooking my favorite dishes," he said.

However, fans noticed something in how Song Joong Ki referred to Katie, using terms like "그 친구 (that friend)" or "걔 (that person)". After the interview aired, some viewers commented that it felt too casual or even disrespectful for a public setting. One person wrote, "It’s fine in private, but calling her 'that friend' on TV doesn’t seem right."

Still, many fans defended him, saying every couple has their own way of expressing love. "Their marriage is international and unique. These are just their personal terms", one fan said.

Song Joong Ki married British actress Katie Louise Saunders in 2023. The couple now has a son and a daughter, and their love story continues to charm fans worldwide.

Whether people agree with his words or not, one thing is clear—he’s not shy about showing his admiration for Katie.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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