
Professor Lee Ho-sun Praises 'Divorce Preparation Camp' Participants' Courage: 'I Wouldn't Appear Even for 10 Times the Fee'
Professor Lee Ho-sun, a relationship counselor, has expressed deep respect and support for the couples participating in JTBC's 'Divorce Preparation Camp'.
A video titled 'Lee Ho-sun: Couples Appearing on 'Divorce Preparation Camp'... I Think They Should Be Paid More' was released on the YouTube channel 'Genre, Yeouido' on the 3rd. In the video, Professor Lee Ho-sun, who is actively working as a couple's counselor on the show, shared behind-the-scenes stories and her candid thoughts.
Professor Lee described the profound emotional pain and relational difficulties faced by the participants. "The depth of their wounds is so deep, and the pain is so great that it's difficult for a person to endure," she explained. "When long-standing relationship issues surface simultaneously, it can sometimes resemble cancer."
She emphasized, "The participants of 'Divorce Preparation Camp' summon the courage to appear on television after much hesitation. They willingly choose to share their stories for the sake of improving family relationships, even when it means giving up their right to privacy." She called them truly brave individuals.
When asked about their appearance fees, she stated firmly, "Of course, they receive a decent amount, but I believe they deserve even more." She added, "If I were to expose my personal story to the public to that extent for the money, I am someone who wouldn't dare to appear, even if offered ten times the fee," praising the participants' bravery.
Meanwhile, Professor Lee Ho-sun continues to provide realistic advice on couple's relationships, psychological recovery, and family issues through various broadcasts and lectures, and is currently active as an expert counselor on JTBC's 'Divorce Preparation Camp'.
Upon hearing this news, netizens commented, "I completely agree. It's courage that ordinary people can't even imagine," "Watching the show, you can feel how much the couples are struggling. As Professor Lee Ho-sun said, they deserve more respect," and "I don't have the courage to reveal my difficult stories, they are amazing." Many expressed empathy for the participants' bravery and Professor Lee's sincere remarks.