In Front, a 'Lover'; Behind, an 'Affair'? ... 'Aero Couple' Angry at Former National Soccer Player

On the 19th, the story of a sports athlete who was known for his loving image but actually committed adultery and unilaterally demanded a divorce from his wife was revealed on "Couples Who Want to Get Hot Again," sparking public outrage.
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[Asia Economy Online Issue Team] A story exposing the ugly truth of a former national soccer player husband, who had always been seen as a family-oriented figure, has been revealed on 'Aero Bubu,' causing a stir.

On the 19th, Channel A and SKY Channel's 'Aero Bubu' (short for 'Couples Who Want to Get Hot Again') aired a story about a husband, a former national athlete with a public image of being a 'daughter's fool' and a 'loving husband,' who was actually having an affair and unilaterally demanding a divorce from his wife.

The wife, who was living a happy married life with her husband and their two children, was suddenly told by her husband after he came home from work, "Let's get a divorce." Afterward, the husband left the house, and while searching for his whereabouts, the wife learned that he was living with a female trainer from a health club. When the wife confronted the trainer, she was instead accused of being paranoid.

The wife claimed, "The husband returned home, packed all his belongings, and left. Then, he sent a divorce petition stating that 'the marital relationship broke down due to the wife's continuous verbal abuse and violence, severe morbid jealousy, extravagant overspending, and excessive private education expenses,' and even failed to pay child support, putting financial pressure on me."

She also revealed, "While enjoying his affair and overspending, my husband has been making donations in my name, using the family to maintain a good image."

Immediately after the broadcast, speculation about the husband in 'Aero Bubu' flooded online.

Some viewers of 'Aero Bubu' suspected soccer player A, who had been publicly noted for making donations in his wife's name years ago, to be the husband featured on the show, and left comments on A's SNS demanding explanations.