Musician JUON and his wife, Miwa Yoshida of the popular music group DREAMS COME TRUE, made their first appearance together on the Japanese variety show 'Odoru! Sanma Goten!!' aired on February 25, hosted by the renowned comedian Sanma Akashiya. The episode’s theme was 'Secret Techniques for Maintaining Marital Harmony: Honest Confessions from Wives and Husbands'.
JUON, who married Yoshida, revealed delightful moments from their twelve years of marriage, drawing curiosity from the host Sanma, especially since they are recognized as an age-gap couple, with Yoshida being 19 years older than him. "I was 27 at the time of marriage; now I'm 39," JUON reflected, bringing the audience's attention to their romance.
During the show, JUON praised his wife’s culinary skills, stating, "Her cooking is absolutely amazing! She is the best." The chefs of the episode took this opportunity to engage their guests and create laughter among the audience. Sanma expressed admiration, saying it’s impressive to be both good at cooking and singing.
The fun didn't stop there. Insistent on getting more from the couple, Sanma asked JUON if they created any songs during their cooking sessions. Although JUON playfully admitted, “We haven't created any songs from those moments,” he emphasized how those moments together have become treasured times for them, making the audience chuckle.
Other guests, such as comedian Barbie, joined the discussion, showcasing their own marital experiences. Featured were stories about the various hurdles couples encounter, including everything from disagreements over finances to simple grocery shopping trips. Juon shared insights like, “When we talk about music, there can be some disagreements, and when we game, it's best to leave each other alone,” adding authenticity to shared marital experiences.
The episode was also notable for the candid tales shared by other couples present. For example, comedian Kimiko Jinnai humorously shared her frustrations about her husband’s spending habits, prompting laughter as the couples recounted various techniques they utilize for relationship maintenance.
Other notable updates from the show included wife Risa Yoshiki expressing her perplexity at her husband, Masato Wada’s habit of bringing friends to important events such as proposals and marriage certificate submissions. The audience revelled at this lighthearted conversation, indicating the ups and downs of relationships are often seasoned with humor.
The show 'Odoru! Sanma Goten!!,' which airs on Nippon TV, is known for tackling various societal themes with humor, often inviting guests to reflect on personal experiences for the audience to relate to. The episode brought forth both the charming moments of JUON and Yoshida's relationship and real-life anecdotes from other couples, creating engaging content for viewers.
This appearance adds to JUON's growing popularity as he continues to engage audiences not just through music but also through his relatable marital experiences shared on national television.