On the April 23 broadcast of Divorce Camp, the story of the first couple from season 21, nicknamed the “Gaji couple,” was introduced.

In the wife’s segment, viewers saw her daily life after becoming pregnant with her first child while still a high school senior. She gave birth at a young age and spent most of her 20s devoted entirely to her family. Even now, she continues to shoulder household chores and childcare alone, as her husband remains too busy with various commitments and often neglects family responsibilities.

The husband shocked the panel with his statement, “If you keep helping, they stop being grateful,” leaving everyone stunned. Due to his behavior, the wife confessed that she feels like a “single mother,” revealing her deep sense of loneliness and drawing sympathy from viewers. Host Seo Jang Hoon warned the husband that prioritizing work over family could eventually cause his children to turn away from him.

Divorce Camp husband controversy

It was also revealed that the husband is involved in numerous agricultural associations, holding multiple titles that further distance him from home life. On top of that, he is addicted to gaming—having reportedly spent around 50 million KRW—and even played games during intimate moments with his wife, shocking both the panel and audience.

What angered viewers the most were his repeated insensitive remarks. When his wife expressed a desire for affection, he responded, “You don’t feed a fish once you’ve caught it.” When she first told him about her pregnancy as a high school senior, he reportedly reacted with, “We’re screwed.” His tendency to casually make such hurtful comments as if they were jokes fueled widespread criticism.

Meanwhile, the husband’s segment revealed concerns about the wife’s mental health, including her struggle with depression, excessive medication use, and a past extreme attempt, raising further alarm.

Seo Jang Hoon emphasized, “Without family, nothing else matters,” adding that while work and goals are important, it is crucial to find balance before it is too late.

Divorce Camp follows couples seeking to reset their lives, often sharing shocking and emotional stories as they consider divorce, leaving viewers both stunned and deeply engaged.

Sources: Nate