On June 23, 2025, South Korean entertainment fans were treated to an intimate glimpse into the lives of actor Song Jae-hee and actress Ji So-yeon, as their journey with pregnancy, family dynamics, and career challenges unfolded on the SBS program Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny. The episode was particularly special, revealing the genders of their unborn twins for the very first time, alongside candid moments of marital tensions and heartfelt confessions.
The couple, married for nine years, have been navigating the complexities of expanding their family while juggling demanding careers. Ji So-yeon, currently pregnant with twins, had secretly arranged a gender reveal party, inviting both their mothers to share in the joyous occasion. However, Song Jae-hee was taken aback by the surprise event, questioning its necessity. "Why do we have to do this for the second and third pregnancies? Isn't it enough for just us to know?" he remarked, expressing a sentiment that caught both the families and viewers off guard.
Despite the initial cold atmosphere, the couple headed to the hospital for a twin check-up. Ji So-yeon revealed some lingering frustrations with Song Jae-hee, recalling how, during her previous pregnancy, his reactions had been less than supportive. She shared, "When I had enteritis recently and told him what I wanted to eat, he just said, 'Order delivery.' When I got the pregnancy results, he didn't even give me a chocolate or a letter. Instead, he said, 'The pregnancy confirmation isn't out yet. Don't get ahead of yourself.'" Her words painted a picture of emotional distance that contrasted sharply with his attentive care during their first pregnancy.
Song Jae-hee responded with a heartfelt explanation that many viewers found touching. He revealed that during their first twin pregnancy, they had tragically lost one child, a pain he had kept private. "I couldn't celebrate the news of twins immediately because I was afraid the same pain would repeat," he confessed. This revelation helped explain his guarded behavior and opened a window into the emotional struggles behind the scenes.
The gender reveal brought a wave of joy as the twins' sexes were announced: the first twin is a boy, and the second is a girl. Family and friends celebrated the news enthusiastically, with many exclaiming, "Two daughters and one son, that's perfect. 100 points!" The moment was a bright spot amid the couple's ongoing challenges.
Beyond the pregnancy, the episode delved into the everyday realities of Song Jae-hee and Ji So-yeon's life. While Ji So-yeon and their daughter were asleep, Song Jae-hee was seen engaging with fans through a morning live broadcast on TikTok. Performing energetically for his 32 viewers, he shared his determination to work hard, stating, "I need to keep going because soon I'll be a father of three." Yet, this dedication to his online presence has caused some friction at home.
Ji So-yeon voiced her concerns about Song Jae-hee prioritizing his live broadcasts over parenting duties. She lamented, "He used to be so attentive, but now live streaming comes first, and childcare takes a backseat. Sometimes, I even get startled by his singing late at night around 11:30 PM, as he releases energy from not being able to do entertainment activities." This tension highlights the balancing act many modern couples face between public careers and family life.
After his live session, Song Jae-hee took on morning routines with meticulous care—preparing breakfast, washing dishes with precision, and tidying toys with almost surgical exactness. However, his behavior sometimes veered into the erratic, as he recited dramatic lines from his acting roles during these moments. Ji So-yeon expressed a desire for more meaningful interaction, especially for their slow-speaking child, wishing Song Jae-hee would engage more eye contact and conversation rather than focusing solely on chores.
MCs Lee Hyun-yi and Seo Jang-hoon chimed in, noting that immediately clearing away toys is generally discouraged by childcare experts, as it can disrupt a child's play and development. Song Jae-hee humorously countered this advice, joking, "That's advice from childcare experts who can't clean properly," which lightened the mood but underscored the couple's differing parenting styles.
Another poignant moment came when Ji So-yeon revealed that Song Jae-hee had not spoken to their unborn twins for five weeks, a concern for her given the importance of paternal bonding through voice. Song Jae-hee playfully dismissed this, saying, "That's a myth. Babies can't hear the father's voice in the womb," prompting laughter but also highlighting communication gaps between the couple.
Adding to the complexity of their relationship, Song Jae-hee and Ji So-yeon have recently ventured into new creative roles, transitioning from their previous positions in advertising to become a film director and producer team. However, their professional partnership has been marked by frequent disagreements, with Ji So-yeon urging Song Jae-hee to focus more on their child and less on work conflicts. Their interactions have been candid and sometimes heated, with Ji So-yeon accusing her husband of treating her like a stranger, and Song Jae-hee admitting, "I feel like I'm going crazy," even shedding tears during their joint studio appearance on the show.
In this revealing episode of Same Bed, Different Dreams 2, audiences witnessed the raw and relatable struggles of a couple balancing love, loss, career ambitions, and the anticipation of growing their family. The gender reveal of their twins—a boy and a girl—served as a joyful milestone amid the emotional complexities, reminding viewers that even public figures face the universal challenges of marriage and parenthood.
