Eli from U-KISS has surprised fans with news of his remarriage, drawing renewed attention to his thoughts on reconciliation and remarriage revealed on a TV show.
On the 11th, Eli announced his remarriage by sharing wedding photos with his fiancée on social media.
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This news is especially notable because in 2022, Eli appeared on TV Chosun’s variety show We Got Divorced 2, where he reunited with his ex-wife Ji Yeon Soo, hinting at the possibility of reconciliation.
During the show, the two shared heartfelt feelings about their son Min Su and engaged in honest conversations. Ji Yeon Soo confessed, “I was worried Min Su might miss his dad so much that he would end up resenting him,” while Eli expressed regret, saying, “Min Su doesn’t have many good memories of me, so I wondered if he would come looking for me.”
When Ji Yeon Soo asked about Eli’s thoughts on remarriage, he admitted, “Of course, I’ve thought about it,” but added, “We met, got married, had a child, and ended up here. I don’t think I could do it all over again.” He also confessed a lack of confidence about remarriage, saying, “I’m just comfortable with how things are now.” Moreover, Eli expressed sincere apologies and gratitude by telling Ji Yeon Soo, “I love you, as the mother of Min Su.”
However, later episodes made his stance clearer. In a conversation with friends, he said, “I can’t reconcile,” and “I don’t love her as a woman,” shocking viewers. Ultimately, the couple chose to co-parent rather than reunite romantically, living separate lives afterward.
Now, nearly four years after the show ended, Eli has chosen remarriage with a new partner. Netizens have responded with comments like, “He said back then that reconciliation was impossible,” “They seemed to respect each other as Min Su’s parents,” “Wishing him a fresh start after tough times,” and “Co-parenting for the child and remarriage are separate matters.”
Eli married Ji Yeon Soo in 2014 and had their son Min Su in 2016 but divorced in 2020. Their reunion on We Got Divorced 2 attracted much attention, and now his remarriage marks the beginning of a new chapter in his life.