Bae Sung Jae's 14-Year Younger Wife Flirts

Broadcaster Bae Sung-jae shared an update on his newlywed life after marrying announcer Kim Da-young, who is 14 years his junior. The newlywed life of Bae Sung-jae and Kim Da-young, a couple with a 14-year age gap, was revealed for the first time on SBS's 'Same Bed, Different Dreams Season 2 - You Are My Destiny'. When asked about the age difference, Bae Sung-jae responded with a laugh, "It's a 14-year difference. I'm sorry."

The couple first met through the director of the announcer academy Kim Da-young attended. The academy director was a friend of Bae Sung-jae, and he acted as a "matchmaker" to connect the SBS announcer seniors and juniors. They naturally grew closer through contact, and there were subtle differences in their accounts of who expressed interest first. Bae Sung-jae claimed that Kim Da-young initiated a drinking session as a form of flirting, but Kim Da-young clarified that she meant it was okay to meet for lunch or dinner, which drew laughter.

The couple, who married after three years of dating, also revealed the behind-the-scenes story of their proposal. Kim Da-young shared that she was touched when Bae Sung-jae said, "I will cherish you like a daughter, love you like a wife, and serve you like a mother." Bae Sung-jae added with a jest, "I'm still living like that, but I feel like I'm leaning a bit more towards the 'mother' side. She controls me," further amusing the audience.

Bae Sung-jae spoke about his feelings when he faced criticism at the time of his marriage announcement and revealed his newlywed space and daily life, which he had kept private. Kim Da-young stated that the academy director she visited to express her gratitude after passing the announcer exam was a close friend of Bae Sung-jae. After their first meal, Bae Sung-jae misinterpreted Kim Da-young's polite suggestion for a dinner meeting, which mentioned drinks, as a sign of her interest in him, and claimed it was "pre-flirting."

After three years of dating, it was revealed that Bae Sung-jae made a vow during his proposal to cherish his wife like a daughter and serve her like a mother. In their realistic married life, Bae Sung-jae's position under the leadership of his wife, Kim Da-young, drew attention. Although Bae Sung-jae set up a large room as his studio, he confessed that he was under Kim Da-young's strict guidance and control regarding his daily life. Kim Da-young shocked the cast members by using the unconventional pet name "puppy" for Bae Sung-jae while he was working in the living room. Kim Da-young explained the origin of the nickname by comparing Bae Sung-jae's healthy and lovable charm to that of a white dog.