Actor Park Young-gyu, 73, reveals 25-years-younger wife for the first time on TV

Actor Park Young-gyu reveals his wife, who is 25 years younger, from his fourth marriage, for the first time on TV. Courtesy of KBS2

Veteran actor Park Young-gyu is set to reveal his wife, who is 25 years his junior, for the first time on television. The couple, who have been married for seven years, will appear together in the upcoming episode of KBS2’s reality show “Mr. House Husband Season 2,” airing on Saturday.

In the episode, Park opens up about a recent health scare that led him to reevaluate his life and ultimately decide to introduce his wife to the public.

“As I get older, pain feels two or three times worse. I honestly thought, ‘Maybe my time is coming,’” Park said. “Then I started to wonder, ‘What will happen if I die? What about my wife and daughter?’ That’s when I decided to show this side of my life through what could be my final work.”

The episode will mark the first public appearance of Park’s wife, who has previously drawn comparisons to actresses Chae Shi-ra and Demi Moore. Her elegant and refined appearance is said to have captivated viewers during the shoot.

Despite their loving marriage, the episode also shows a moment of tension between the couple, as a disagreement escalates into a roadside argument, adding a dose of realism to the sweet moments they share.

Born in 1953, Park is 73 years old this year. He debuted in the film “The Parting” and is best known for his roles in hit movies such as “Attack the Gas Station,” and “Break Out.”

He joined “Mr. House Husband Season 2” last October, where he has shared his affection for his current wife and daughter, and recently appeared with them on the music program “Immortal Songs.”

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.