The Korea Times
Celebrity couples discussing pregnancy plans and fertility struggles have become a growing theme in South Korean television variety shows, reflecting a society grappling with record-low birthrates and rising infertility concerns. While such programs have been praised for openly addressing issues that were once considered taboo, criticism is also growing over increasingly explicit discussions aired on mainstream entertainment programs. Singer Bae Ki-sung and his wife recently revealed details of their efforts to conceive on the TV Chosun variety show “Lovers of Joseon.” The couple said they had been trying to have a child, with Bae revealing that he was even diagnosed with sudden hearing loss during the process. “One of my ears can barely hear now,” Bae said. “Because we wanted to have a baby, my wife and I had sex every day for eight days.” His highly personal confession was broadcast without much filtering, drawing mixed reactions from viewers. The issue is not limited to one couple. Comedian Kim Jun-ho and comedian Kim Ji-min have also publicly documented their efforts to pr
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