Ji Yeon-soo sings "You" for the first time after divorce... "I want to let Min-su know he has a father"

Ji Yeon-soo and Eli, who had been living their own lives after their divorce, sat face-to-face again, revealing the complex layers of their emotions. Their reunion, revealed through TV CHOSUN's 'We Got Divorced 2', goes beyond a simple meeting, simultaneously showing the sense of responsibility as parents with a child between them and the changed distance in their relationship after the divorce.

"The pleasure of calling you 'you'"... Changed titles and distance after divorce

The two reunited individuals created a strange sense of tension and comfort at the same time due to their changed titles and attitudes compared to the past. Ji Yeon-soo mentioned the experience of calling the other person "you" (neo) for the first time since the divorce was finalized, honestly pouring out the emotions he felt in the process. He said, "I never once called him 'you' because I was afraid he might feel ignored, but when I called him 'you' for the first time after the divorce, there was a strange pleasure." This is read as a part where he redefined the relationship as independent individuals who have now stepped out of the fence of being a married couple, while still maintaining respect for the other person.

Eli was also aware of this change. While expressing gratitude for Ji Yeon-soo treating him with respect until the end, he revealed his inner thoughts regarding the titles used. The two discussed how they should call each other, such as "calling him 'Oppa' or calling his name," confirming a psychological distance that is markedly different from the days when they used to call each other "honey" (jagi). In particular, the sight of them observing each other's changes through small traces such as KakaoTalk profile pictures or saved names reflects their relationship, where they are still conscious of each other's existence even after the separation.

"Afraid of giving Min-su false hope"... A cautious approach toward the child

The point where the conversation between the two became heaviest was the part regarding their son, Min-su. Ji Yeon-soo cited 'the heart toward the child' as the fundamental reason for deciding to appear on this program. He stated, "The reason I decided on this program was that I wanted to let him know that I did not abandon Min-su," and added, "Although I am not by his side, I wanted to convey the fact that Min-su still has a father." He shared that he has been missing the child while looking at an album where he collected Min-su's photos in his daily life.

However, they showed a very cautious attitude regarding the impact their reunion might have on the child. Ji Yeon-soo emphasized, "The very act of us meeting Min-su together can be false hope for the child," and "No matter where we go or what we do, we must think about this very carefully." This is a part that reveals the realistic concerns of divorced parents who must maintain their presence as parents without instilling expectations of reconciliation in the child.

"A father's heart is different"... Between apology and longing

Ji Yeon-soo replaced his affection for the child with the expression, "I want to bury my face in the crook of Min-su's neck and smell his scent." This seems to represent an instinctive longing felt as a parent, which is different from his feelings toward his former spouse, Eli. Within the conversation shared at the reunion, past emotions, current distance, and apologies toward the child are mixed together.

The two continued to worry about what titles to use in front of Min-su. Amidst the concern that "if we call each other 'honey' (yeobo), Min-su might be confused," the way they define their relationship remains cautious. The appearance of the reunited two shows how much delicate adjustment is required in the process of reconnecting under the name of parents after the event of divorce.

Source: TVCHOSUN JOY (YouTube)