Actors Seo Hyun-chul and Jung Jae-eun Couple Share Honest Conversation on the Topic of 'Obsessions': "I Hate Being Hated"

Actors Seo Hyun-chul and Jung Jae-eun met with guests through the YouTube channel 'Next-Door Couple Seo Hyun-chul and Jung Jae-eun' to reveal their inner feelings regarding their respective 'obsessions.' In the video released on October 1, 2026, actor Kim Jin-su and Jung Soo-young appeared together to talk about various obsessive symptoms they feel in daily life and the reasons behind them.

"I Don't Want to Be a Nuisance"... Various Forms of Obsession Revealed by the Cast

On this day, the cast members formed a sense of empathy by confessing different types of obsessions. Through the conversation in the video, actor Jung Soo-young revealed that she has mysophobia. Jung Soo-young said that when she goes on a trip or goes out, she feels anxious if she is not using the specific cleanser or shampoo she uses, and she has a habit of using a roller before lying down in bed. She also added that she feels a sense of repulsion toward others touching her face due to concerns about bacteria. However, she explained that these obsessions almost never appear on stage thanks to her concentration.

Musical actor Kim Jin-su mentioned the obsession he felt during a period when his broadcasting activities were not smooth in the past. Kim Jin-su said that because he wanted to avoid situations where people ask, "Why haven't we seen you lately?", he developed a habit of immediately changing the subject when asked. Regarding this, Jung Jae-eun offered advice suggesting that the other person's interest could be a form of happiness, mentioning Kim Jin-su's change.

Various obsessions also appeared among the hosts. Jung Jae-eun mentioned an obsession with having to take notes, saying that because she always forgets one or two things if she only keeps them in her head, she must always write them down. Kim Jin-su confessed that he also feels pressure to continue conversations in awkward settings, such as in an elevator.

Seo Hyun-chul "It's Hard to Refuse"... Jung Jae-eun "Obsession to be Praised"

Actor Seo Hyun-chul revealed a tendency to extremely dislike causing discomfort to others. Seo Hyun-chul said he experiences difficulty in the process of making a request to someone or refusing a request because he considers the discomfort the other person might feel. He explained the psychological burden of refusal, saying, "I don't care if the other person hates me, but I hate the discomfort that arises in that process itself."

Jung Jae-eun mentioned a 'craving for praise' that contrasts with her husband Seo Hyun-chul's affectionate side. Jung Jae-eun humorously conveyed a situation where she ends up demanding praise from her husband, saying that while Seo Hyun-chul is known to be a very affectionate husband outside, he does not actually give much praise when they are alone. Seo Hyun-chul expressed embarrassment regarding this.

The Impact of Obsession on Life and Energy Consumption

During the conversation, discussions continued regarding how obsessions consume life energy. Jung Soo-young mentioned that seeing hair lying around makes her use energy due to the thought that she must clean it up, suggesting that obsessions sometimes cause excessive use of energy.

The cast members empathized that obsession is a brain response to relieve anxiety, and continued the conversation about how their respective personalities and lifestyles are connected to their obsessions. Jung Jae-eun concluded the conversation by revealing that she sometimes feels an obsession to calm herself down when her level of excitement rises.