On June 16, 2025, SBS aired a heartfelt and lively episode of Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2 - You Are My Destiny, spotlighting the wedding journey of actress Choi Yeo-jin and her husband Kim Jae-woong. The broadcast offered viewers an intimate look at the couple’s preparations, challenges, and the ultimate celebration of their love aboard a luxury cruise, blending humor, emotion, and a touch of unconventional charm.
The episode began with a glimpse into the tensions just three days before their wedding. Choi Yeo-jin was visibly frustrated with Kim Jae-woong for neglecting to apply sunblock, a small but telling sign of the couple’s dynamic. When she asked, “Did you put on sunblock?” Kim insisted he had, but Choi wasn’t convinced. She pressed him, “Come here. Look me in the eye. Did you put it on?” He sheepishly admitted he had only applied lotion, not sunblock. Her exasperation grew as he declared, “I think a tan looks cool. Dark is cool,” to which she retorted with playful indignation, “You’re already really tanned. Are you marrying me or an orangutan?”
Observing this, fellow cast member Jung Seok-yong shared his own experience, revealing how his wife lovingly insists he applies sunblock, even nicknaming him “Young-ae” because of his good skin. The humor continued as Kim Gu-ra joked about the nickname’s lack of empathy. Eventually, Kim Jae-woong complied and applied sunblock, but the thick, white layer on his face only fueled Choi’s frustration, prompting her to quip, “Are you trying to feed me paint?” Kim Gu-ra wittily commented, “People who pretend to listen well are the real pros,” while Kim Jae-woong defended himself, saying, “I didn’t have a mirror.”
Beyond the pre-wedding jitters, the episode highlighted a unique moment during the wedding preparations—a golf-themed gift delivery ceremony. Choi Yeo-jin sought to fulfill her husband’s wedding dream by orchestrating a special exchange of gifts on the golf course. Kim Won-hyo introduced the event as “a bit special,” while Kim Gu-ra expressed excitement, saying, “This is something you can’t give up. Since he didn’t appear on the water, he has to do this.”
Choi, concerned after several failed attempts by Kim Jae-woong to complete the gift delivery, urged him, “Receive it well.” The professional golfer Lee Sang-hun took center stage, performing an approach shot to deliver the gift successfully. He confessed it was “the most nerve-wracking moment” in his 25 years of golfing, adding a layer of suspense and delight to the ceremony.
The episode’s emotional core was the broadcast of Choi Yeo-jin’s actual wedding, held on June 1, 2025, aboard a luxury cruise ship. The couple, having endured malicious rumors following their marriage announcement, finally celebrated their union in a setting that reflected their personalities—lavish yet unconventional. The preparations, however, were far from smooth. Just days before the ceremony, a rehearsal for exchanging a high-value watch as a gift ended in mishap when the watch fell into the water, prompting Choi to exclaim in disbelief, “It fell into the water! Why do you have to do this?”
Kim Jae-woong pressed on with rehearsals despite the accident, even sustaining an injury. To add to the tension, the cruise ship’s setup was incomplete until the wedding day itself, underscoring the couple’s resilience amid chaos. The broadcast captured Choi greeting guests with a bright smile, wearing a mini-skirt wedding dress paired with sneakers, a choice that drew admiration and surprise. Guests praised the ceremony as “so Choi Yeo-jin” and wondered where else one might see such a bride.
Wedding hosts Lee Hyun-yi and Kim Won-hyo expressed astonishment at the unconventional event, joking whether the groom would make an entrance on water skis. The atmosphere was a refreshing break from traditional weddings, highlighting the couple’s desire to make the day uniquely theirs.
After the bride’s entrance, the spotlight shifted to a deeply moving moment: the congratulatory speech by Choi Yeo-jin’s new father, who had raised her for 25 years. His heartfelt words moved not only Choi but also her biological mother to tears, illustrating the profound bonds of family beyond biology. The scene offered a touching reminder of love’s many forms and the power of chosen family.
The episode concluded with a glimpse of Choi Hyun-sook, composed in an elegant off-shoulder dress, a quiet contrast to the day’s earlier excitement. The broadcast promised viewers that despite the many hurdles—from sunblock disputes to gift mishaps and last-minute preparations—the couple’s wedding would be remembered as a joyful and unforgettable celebration.
Choi Yeo-jin and Kim Jae-woong’s story, as shared on Same Bed, Different Dreams 2, offers a candid look at the realities behind the glamour of celebrity weddings. It blends laughter and tears, tradition and innovation, and the ups and downs of love and partnership. Their luxury cruise wedding, aired at 10:10 PM on June 16, 2025, was more than just a ceremony—it was a testament to their commitment and the unique journey they share.
