[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jeong-ho] In the drama "Once Again," Lee Min-jung experiences morning sickness due to pregnancy, and her husband Lee Sang-yeob also begins to suffer from morning sickness.
Amid this, Couvade syndrome has appeared in real-time search rankings, sparking curiosity.
First mentioned by British psychoanalyst Tridowan, male morning sickness is called "Couvade syndrome." It refers to the phenomenon where the husband experiences the same physical and psychological symptoms as his pregnant wife, also known as a "phantom pregnancy."
On the afternoon of the 12th, KBS 2TV's "Once Again" (hereafter "Handada") aired a scene showing Yoon Gyu-jin (played by Lee Sang-yeob) experiencing morning sickness on behalf of Song Na-hee (played by Lee Min-jung).
That day, Yoon Gyu-jin lay on the bed reading a fairy tale book for the pregnant Song Na-hee. Song Na-hee said, "I hope we have a son who looks like you." In response, Yoon Gyu-jin said, "I hope we have a daughter who looks like you. If a little kid who looks like you smiles at me, I think I’d go crazy. I’m so excited," expressing their affection for each other.
Later, Song Da-hee (played by Lee Cho-hee) and Yoon Jae-seok (played by Lee Sang-yi) began decorating their newlywed room.
The two said, "Now it feels a bit real that we are getting married," enjoying their sweet newlywed life. Additionally, Song Da-hee and Yoon Jae-seok proudly told Choi Yoon-jung (played by Kim Bo-yeon), "We decided to take the photo to hang at the entrance at a self-studio."
After handing out wedding invitations to hospital colleagues, Yoon Jae-seok met Yoon Gyu-jin in the lobby. Both had missed lunch and were trying to get by with bread.
However, even though Yoon Gyu-jin and Yoon Jae-seok sat side by side, they talked about different topics, showing the "real brothers" chemistry. Yoon Gyu-jin shouted at Yoon Jae-seok, "That’s too much. It’s about my marriage, can’t you listen?" to which Yoon Jae-seok replied, "Your sister-in-law can’t eat something?" Then Yoon Jae-seok strongly said, "Are you really the older brother?"
Yoon Gyu-jin also prepared a special meal just for Song Na-hee. When Song Na-hee, who had not been able to eat whole meals, enjoyed his food, Yoon Gyu-jin said, "I was worried if I should give her multivitamins or something," and added, "Now I’m hungry too," feeling satisfied.
Just as he was about to take a spoonful, Yoon Gyu-jin made a meaningful expression and rushed to the bathroom. Song Na-hee patted Yoon Gyu-jin’s back as he held onto the toilet. Especially, Song Na-hee said, "It doesn’t feel like indigestion. I’m gagging. I feel weak and sleepy," reacting to his condition. Seeing this, Song Na-hee said to Yoon Gyu-jin, "Oh my. Could it be that you’re experiencing morning sickness too?" foreshadowing the symptoms of morning sickness.
Meanwhile, "Handada" airs every Saturday and Sunday at 7:55 PM.
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