Kim Hee-chul's remark, "They were already kneeling without me even saying anything"

A negotiation table has been set up for couples facing the crisis of a breakup. In the new JTBC variety program 'Love War,' which premiered on June 23, 2026, Lee Hyori, Seo Jang-hoon, and Kim Hee-chul formed teams to act as 'diplomats' mediating couples on the verge of parting ways. Girls' Generation's Yuri joined the broadcast as the first guest.

Lee Hyori's Romantic Confessions and Kim Hee-chul's Praise

During the opening, Lee Hyori revealed her honest side from her past dating days. Lee Hyori said, "We fought more fiercely when we were dating than after we got married. We were young back then, and we didn't care about anything." In response, Kim Hee-chul praised her, saying, "The textbook of idol dating and the 'GOAT' of this industry has arrived," while Seo Jang-hoon continued the conversation by pointing to Kim Hee-chul as a dating expert.

Cast Personalities via MBTI: 'Seo Jang-hoon type' Lee Hyori and 'Genghis Khan type' Kim Hee-chul

The MBTI analysis of the cast members also drew attention. Lee Hyori was diagnosed as an 'ISTJ Seo Jang-hoon type' with a tendency to argue point by point, which drew laughter as it was added that, unlike Seo Jang-hoon, she is a 'type with severe mood swings.' Kim Hee-chul was classified as an 'ESTJ Genghis Khan type,' similar to Seo Jang-hoon. This was analyzed as a type that tends to dominate or act like a dictator toward their partner during a relationship.

Kim Hee-chul's 'Kneeling' Remark Shocks the Studio

Kim Hee-chul's unrestrained remarks reached a peak during a question from Lee Hyori. When Lee Hyori asked if he had ever demanded a girlfriend to beg, Kim Hee-chul replied that he had never asked her to beg, but then dropped a bombshell: "Doesn't everyone tell their partner to kneel once during a relationship? Even without saying it, they just kneel on their own." At this remark, Lee Hyori and Yuri could not hide their shock.

Yuri's 'King Sejong type' Personality and Kim Hee-chul's Testimony

On the other hand, guest Yuri appeared to be an 'ESFJ King Sejong type' who resolves conflicts smoothly. Kim Hee-chul highly praised Yuri's character, testifying that she always ended relationships well with her past lovers, so her ex-boyfriends have never once said anything bad about her. Due to the sudden mention of her past, Yuri appeared flustered and blushed.