Actor Song Joong Ki has been getting attention for how he talks about his wife, Katie Louise Saunders, during his recent TV appearances. While some fans admire his openness, others feel his choice of words could be more respectful.

On the January 5th episode of JTBC’s "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator since 2014", Song Joong Ki appeared alongside his co-star Lee Hee Jun to promote their movie "Bogota: The Land of the Last Chance".

During the show, Song Joong Ki praised Chef Kwon Seong Jun, calling him "Napoli Mafia" and sharing, "My wife lived in Italy her whole life, so we spend about half the year there. Naturally, I’ve fallen in love with Italian food".

He also opened up about their sweet pet names, revealing, "My wife chose our nicknames. We call each other 'yeobo' because she thinks it sounds beautiful".

In another interview on the YouTube show "Hello, It’s Choi Hwa Jung," Song Joong Ki gushed about Katie’s cooking skills, saying, "Thanks to my wife, I’m addicted to Italian food. She’s so amazing. I know I sound like a braggart, but I can’t help it."

He went on to share a unique story about how Katie learned to cook Korean food for him. "Back in high school, Katie’s close friend in Italy was Korean. That friend’s mom studied with Chef Park Chan Il at a top culinary school. Katie learned to cook Korean dishes from her, like abalone porridge and Heotjesabap. It’s touching how much effort she puts into cooking my favorite dishes," he said.

However, fans noticed something in how Song Joong Ki referred to Katie, using terms like "그 친구 (that friend)" or "걔 (that person)". After the interview aired, some viewers commented that it felt too casual or even disrespectful for a public setting. One person wrote, "It’s fine in private, but calling her 'that friend' on TV doesn’t seem right."

Still, many fans defended him, saying every couple has their own way of expressing love. "Their marriage is international and unique. These are just their personal terms", one fan said.

Song Joong Ki married British actress Katie Louise Saunders in 2023. The couple now has a son and a daughter, and their love story continues to charm fans worldwide.

Whether people agree with his words or not, one thing is clear—he’s not shy about showing his admiration for Katie.

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Choi Si Hoon, known from Single’s Inferno and newlywed husband of singer Ailee, is facing backlash after being linked to a controversy from Wavve’s queer reality show ToGetHer.

Fans discovered that Choi is allegedly the CEO of the influencer agency representing Ri Won, a cast member now at the center of a growing scandal.

The situation started when castmate Han Gyeol spoke up, claiming Ri Won once suggested an overseas trip that felt more like a shady meeting than a casual hangout.

“I thought it was a fun vacation invite at first,” Han Gyeol said, “but when they started talking about meals and date-like things, I realized something was wrong. It felt like an inappropriate setup.”
Han Gyeol added, “Using someone’s sexuality as a shield for suspicious actions is not okay in this industry.”

Ri Won responded by saying it was all a misunderstanding and that the trip was mentioned casually during a conversation about food. “We joked about going to that country after talking about food,” Ri Won said.

However, things got more intense when Ri Won admitted to having a past as a 'beotbang' (adult streaming) BJ. “I know I’m not trustworthy right now, and I appeared on TV while hiding my past. That’s why I shared some proof—I was desperate,” Ri Won explained.

Ri Won also shared a blurred message from another cast member that accused them of fake dating and lying about knowing someone from Billboard. “You said you’d introduce me to a Billboard contact. Then give me their name and title,” the message read. “You just keep switching your targets.”

Ri Won replied, “He’s the team leader at Billboard Korea and also my influencer agency CEO.”
This comment led online users to dig deeper—and some claimed the CEO Ri Won mentioned is none other than Choi Si Hoon, Ailee’s husband.

Currently on his honeymoon with Ailee, Choi is now getting unwanted attention. Some netizens brought up his alleged past as an adult BJ and now, his possible involvement in this controversy.

On Ailee’s Instagram post from April 30, one fan wrote, “Unnie, sorry to bother you during your honeymoon, but please search Choi Si Hoon’s name. A female BJ said she’s signed to his company, and he supposedly arranged a meeting for her with a just-turned 19-year-old girl.”

As the issue grew, Ri Won spoke out again on May 1 to calm things down. “The person I mentioned in the messages was just someone who gave me advice,” Ri Won clarified. “He’s not my agency CEO, like some people assumed. I thought he could help with music, but he never made any business offer.”

Ri Won ended by saying, “I’m sorry for causing any confusion and discomfort to others with my personal remarks.”

So far, Choi Si Hoon and Ailee have not made public statements about the situation.

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