Chae Jung-an Reveals Lee Ji-hye's Colorful Past on 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2'

On December 23, Chae Jung-an made a guest appearance on SBS's variety show Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 (동상이몽 시즌2-너는 내 운명), where she humorously exposed the glamorous past of her close friend, Lee Ji-hye. Known as the nation's first love, Chae Jung-an reminisced about her iconic beauty from the hit drama Coffee Prince (커피프린스 1호점), which aired 17 years ago, and reflected on how both she and Gong Yoo, her co-star, have changed since then.

Kim Gu-ra, one of the show's hosts, joked about Chae Jung-an's transformation from a pure and innocent image to a more candid and straightforward personality over the years. In response to compliments about her enduring beauty, Chae Jung-an quipped, "From a distance, I may look the same, but don’t come too close!"

Celebrating her 30th anniversary in the entertainment industry, Chae Jung-an shared a nostalgic connection with fellow guest Kim Hyung-kyu, revealing they had previously co-hosted a music channel together. She humorously mentioned that Kim Hyung-kyu had an ex-boyfriend from high school, which led to a display of their youthful photos.

Chae Jung-an also discussed her obsession with health supplements, with the other guests joking that her knowledge was almost at a pharmacist level. When Kim Hyung-kyu expressed a desire to lose weight, Chae Jung-an playfully advised him on what to eat and what to avoid.

In a bold moment, Chae Jung-an made a shocking statement about Lee Ji-hye, claiming she doesn't love her husband as much as she should. Lee Ji-hye, taken aback, defended herself, insisting she loves her husband deeply. Chae Jung-an explained that she had witnessed Lee Ji-hye's passionate past relationships, prompting Lee Ji-hye to assert, "This is Same Bed, Different Dreams, and I have a fiery love!"

Chae Jung-an lightheartedly acknowledged that Lee Ji-hye's current relationship is different now that she has two children, and she humorously requested that they tone down the discussions about her past. The conversation turned reflective as Chae Jung-an noted that as time passes, she feels a bit lonely, with many of her male friends no longer in touch, leading to laughter among the group as they pointed out that her friends are now in their 50s and should be at home.

Overall, the episode was filled with laughter and nostalgia as the guests shared their experiences and memories from their long careers in the entertainment industry.