Kim Sang-hyeok and Kang Hyo-min: Hidden Infidelity and Lies Revealed Behind Claims of a 'Revenge Plot'

In the JTBC variety program 'Divorce Camp', a video covering the conflict between the couple Kim Sang-hyeok and Kang Hyo-min was released. In the video, the husband, Kim Sang-hyeok, claimed he planned a 'revenge plot' as retaliation for his wife's infidelity, but it was revealed that the infidelity actually occurred first and that he had presented false evidence.

The husband's lies about having "evidence" and the results of the psychophysiological test

In the video, the husband Kim Sang-hyeok gained momentum by claiming he had evidence that his wife Kang Hyo-min entered a male friend's house. However, during the verification process by the cast and experts, it was revealed that the video evidence Kim Sang-hyeok claimed to have did not actually exist. Although Kim Sang-hyeok said there was a video, he later admitted there was no evidence, saying he "tested her on purpose." In response, the cast pointed out that Kim Sang-hyeok had tried to evade the situation by claiming to have evidence even during the psychophysiological testing stage.

As a result of the psychophysiological test, the wife Kang Hyo-min was found to have answered 'false' to the question of whether there was someone else present when she went to the male friend's house, and the husband Kim Sang-hyeok also appeared as 'false' to the question, 'Did you fabricate a revenge plan because of an affair with your ex-girlfriend?' This suggested that the logic of a 'revenge plot due to the wife's infidelity' claimed by Kim Sang-hyeok might differ from the facts.

The reality of the 'revenge plot' and mocking conversations revealed through chat logs

Chat logs obtained by the production team were presented as grounds to overturn Kim Sang-hyeok's claims. Kim Sang-hyeok had defined the situation as a revenge plot by mentioning in past chats, "It is a fiction created by my scenario," but the conversation included the expression "My heart is with you," allowing one to infer that he had feelings for the other woman rather than his wife. Furthermore, circumstances were revealed where Kim Sang-hyeok engaged in conversations that seemed to mock his wife with the other woman.

Synthesizing these circumstances, an expert analyzed, "In a situation where the infidelity itself carries heavy fault, the attitude of not admitting it and acting as if it is a revenge plot while seemingly mocking the wife is a very serious matter." Accordingly, the expert side went through a process of adjusting the amount of alimony, considering the wife's responsibility for alimony.

Agreement on 20 million won alimony and the couple's final choice

Kim Sang-hyeok initially tried to hide his wrongdoing, but later admitted his mistake, saying, "I couldn't say it because I felt sorry." Considering his monthly income (3 million won), Kim Sang-hyeok requested to adjust the alimony amount, and finally agreed with his wife to pay 20 million won in alimony.

In the decision regarding whether to divorce, which took place after all processes were completed, both Kim Sang-hyeok and Kang Hyo-min made the choice not to divorce. Kim Sang-hyeok stated his reason as, "I want to be a better father and husband without repeating my previous actions," and Kang Hyo-min also expressed her intention not to divorce, thinking of the children.