Dating concerns of Capital Defense Command soldiers: The story of a Private in a long-distance relationship with a Japanese girlfriend

The KBS 2TV variety program 'Malja Show' visited a special location in observance of Armed Forces Day. In the video broadcast on the 28th, they visited the Capital Defense Command unit that defends Seoul to provide a time to share the realistic dating concerns held by the soldiers.

The anxiety of a Private in a long-distance relationship with a Japanese girlfriend

At the scene, the story of a Private who is maintaining a long-distance relationship with a Japanese girlfriend was introduced. The soldier explained that his girlfriend is currently studying after transferring to a school in Busan, while he is serving in the Capital Defense Command, resulting in a long distance between them. In particular, he expressed anxiety about the situation where they will inevitably have to maintain a long-distance relationship if his girlfriend returns to Japan due to the timing not aligning.

In response, the cast members were comforted as the girlfriend personally joined the phone call to soothe the soldier's anxiety. The girlfriend delivered a message saying, "Thank you for taking such good care of me and contacting me every day since we first met," and "I will do even better moving forward, so do not worry." The cast members cheered for their relationship, making the atmosphere at the scene heartwarming.

"Is it military adjustment or sincerity?" Confused feelings toward an older female acquaintance

Next, the concerns of a Private experiencing confusion regarding his feelings for a university senior (noona) whom he has known since high school were shared. The soldier confessed that while he continues to stay in contact with the older woman he has been close to since before his enlistment, he is confused whether these feelings are sincere or just 'military adjustment (temporary emotions caused by the military environment)' due to the loneliness felt during military service.

Regarding this, the cast members offered the opinion that "it seems like the desire to have someone there is great due to a lonely heart." The members of the group Billlie, who were present at the scene, also shared their opinions while listening to the story. Subsequently, the cast members suggested that the soldier send a video letter to the woman to confirm his feelings for her.

A romantic confession practice by a soldier on the verge of his final leave

The story of a soldier ahead of his final leave was also revealed. This soldier, who is already in a 'some' relationship (flirting/pre-dating) with a woman he met through an introduction and has already held hands with, showed his determination to confidently confess to her when he goes out on leave. At the scene, a role-play situation was staged where he confessed along with a song using a scarf lent by the cast members.

Meanwhile, the story of a soldier who had experience breaking up with a girlfriend due to communication issues while focusing on exercising was also introduced. The soldier asked how to become a recent trend 'Aegyo-nam (a man with aegyo/cuteness),' but the cast members concluded the atmosphere at the scene by suggesting a video letter to his future partner based on their past experiences.