Ju-ha explains why she stayed with Jong-won despite relationship cracks

During the 20th episode of JTBC's 'Love War', Ju-ha revealed she maintained her relationship with Jong-won out of a sense of responsibility, despite feeling bored and distant while bearing the burden of monthly rent alone during the COVID-19 era.

The process of how differences in values regarding economic responsibility and the division of roles led to cracks in a romantic relationship has been revealed. In the 20th episode of JTBC's 'Love War', participant Ju-ha spoke about the conflicts and the period of boredom she experienced with Jong-won during the COVID-19 era.

The burden of having to take on the role of head of household

Ju-ha explained a situation where she felt disappointed with Jong-won because she had to bear the economic responsibility alone during the COVID-19 period. At that time, Ju-ha stated that she had to take responsibility for almost everything, including monthly rent, and had to work through the night. In particular, when she was handling difficult schedules such as traveling to Seoul to pick up goods, it appears that Jong-won's attitude of telling her to go alone rather than accompanying her or trying to help created a psychological distance. Ju-ha expressed her disappointment regarding the fact that Jong-won did not follow her to help when she was moving around the market carrying goods, noting that in normal circumstances, one would typically follow to assist.

Ju-ha mentioned the situation where she had to perform the role of the head of the household. She made remarks to the effect that although she did not want to become the head of the household herself, she felt burdened by the situation where she was repeatedly perceived as being in that role in front of others. Regarding the instance where Jong-won made comments to her in a situation where the monthly rent needed to be paid, Ju-ha shared her feelings that she felt he was immature. In response, the cast members interpreted this as Ju-ha being born with a temperament like an "elderly woman" who must work to make a living herself.

Enduring boredom through responsibility, and gaming

The economic burden and imbalance of roles eventually led to a crisis in the relationship. Ju-ha confessed that she felt a sense of boredom with Jong-won during the COVID-19 period, and at that time, her heart had grown so distant that she did not even want to eat meals with him. Nevertheless, she explained that the reason she maintained the relationship was due to a sense of responsibility, as she felt that breaking up while the other person was having a hard time would be like abandoning them, which would not feel right. Ju-ha added that she continued the relationship while waiting for the COVID-19 period to end.

Jong-won's lifestyle also acted as a factor in the conflict. Ju-ha mentioned Jong-won being immersed in soccer games, noting that although she also likes games, seeing him like that was enough to make her lose her temper. It was conveyed that these accumulated processes led to her contemplating whether the relationship could continue at that time.

Source: JTBC Entertainment (YouTube)