TVN STORY’s new entertainment show “Housewife” will officially start airing two days later, hinting at authentic insights into the daily lives of couples living apart. Before this, “Housewife” collaborated with the popular newsletter platform “Newnick,” widely followed by Generation Z, as well as individuals born in the 2040s adapting to lifestyle shifts, for five days starting August 11th. The survey focused on the topic. According to the findings, 53% of participants expressed positively toward residing in separate homes. Capturing these evolving global trends within ten minutes, “House Couple” offers greater engagement and deeper emotional connections when observed closely.

#1. “Marriage: One Home” A Fresh Approach to Challenging Conventions

TVN STROY” is an independent and warm-hearted reality program showcasing the everyday lives of couples who have adopted a new norm of living separately. The show reveals how couples manage their lives apart due to reasons like career demands, child-rearing responsibilities, caregiving duties, or differing lifestyles. Additionally, it explores the private routines and emotions of spouses through a novel concept known as spousal observational interaction—offering insights into what might otherwise remain hidden since they don’t reside under the same roof. This “Housewife” series aims to redefine relationship-based television by challenging traditional notions that marriage equates to sharing one home. According to the earlier poll, 53% chose “Question to select from,” while 9.8% preferred “Personal space offers convenience.” Moreover, among favorable responses about individuality, respect, comprehension, situations, and decisions emerged frequently. Could this emerging tendency suggest that being a couple isn’t solely defined by cohabitation but also extends beyond mere entertainment? It encourages thoughtful reflection and compassion towards these evolving realities.

#2. Unveiling for the first time in the actual life of ‘Buddhist and Mrs.’

The key figures featured in “Buddhist of the House” include actress Moon So-ri, director Jang Jun-hwan, singer Kim Jung-min, and his mother-in-law Lumiko. The genuine emotional responses from individuals who believed they had fully understood their partners after many years together caught public interest as glimpses were shared via an exclusive clip. Moon So-ri, now even more occupied than before working in Seoul; Jang Jun-hwan along with his wife enjoying coffee and monosodium glutamate in Jeju; Kim Jung-min, a dad whose domestic skills amazed his wife; and Lumiko, a woman facing challenges within just one day—will each showcase their lifestyles individually at different homes for the very first time. According to surveys, the typical scenario observed was “living apart during weekdays but coming together on weekends” (45.3%).
For couples currently residing independently, phrases like “Is this still my home?” reflect deep feelings of understanding.
Additionally, it’s suggested that maintaining a deeper connection can be achievable despite not sharing a residence. This fresh perspective aims to offer moments for reconsidering marital relationships once again.

#3. After Moon So-ri, Jang Jun-hwan, Kim Jung-min, and Lumiko, will there be another pair from each household?

Besides Moon So-ri and Jang Jun-hwan, who have mutual respect for one another’s lives, and Kim Jung-min and Lumiko, who chose to go overseas for their three children’s education, a newly introduced couple living apart due to various personal decisions has been revealed by the production crew of ‘House and House’. “Another pair of couples residing in separate homes will make their debut soon; their everyday routines hold many surprising tales. We encourage you to anticipate this.” This was how the production team expressed their hope. Consequently, the emergence of a fresh ‘housewife’, whose identity remains unknown so far, adds an additional angle to the show, sparking more interest. The TV channel tvN STORY’s series ‘Department of House and Family’ will air starting from Thursday, the 28th, at 8 PM.