Tae Jin-ah Reveals He Ties Himself to His Wife with a String Due to Her Dementia

Trot music veteran Tae Jin-ah shared a touching story on TV CHOSUN's 'Gourmet Huh Young-man's White Rice Trip'.

The episode, airing on the 21st, features Tae Jin-ah traveling to Seocheon-gun, South Chungcheong Province, for a culinary journey.

Known for his flamboyant fashion, Tae Jin-ah revealed that his wife, Ok-kyung, has been battling dementia for six years. He confessed, "To prevent her from getting hurt, I even tie ourselves together with a string while sleeping," evoking sympathy from the audience.

He also showcased his unique cooking skills by preparing 'Milk Cola Ramen,' a distinctive dish he created. The unusual combination has piqued curiosity, especially given its visual resemblance to Carbonara.

Additionally, Tae Jin-ah will hold an impromptu performance at the Seocheon Special Market with singers Choi Young-chul and Lee Boo-young, performing trot medleys. He also plans to share interesting anecdotes, including his experience of having his song 'Ok-kyung' banned in North Korea.

Tae Jin-ah is a beloved national singer known for hit songs like 'Ok-kyung,' 'Dongbanja,' and 'Sarang-eun Amuna Hana.' He debuted in 1970 with 'Chupungnyeong' and has maintained his status as a unique king of trot music. His stage costumes are always exceptionally flashy, showcasing his enduring fashionista image.