Kim Hyun-joong Suggests Departure to Im Si-yeon on Couple Palace 2

In the latest episode of Mnet's Couple Palace 2, aired on April 2, 2025, Kim Hyun-joong made a surprising suggestion to Im Si-yeon, proposing that she consider leaving the show due to her emotional distress. The episode featured the couple's date following a consultation with a wedding planner. Upon arriving at a café, Kim expressed his excitement about their first café date and asked Im if she enjoyed the previous night's couple zone party. However, Im revealed that she found the experience overwhelming and stressful, particularly recalling the tense family meeting where Kim's father discussed his late sister. Im admitted that the deep conversation left her shocked and contributed to her discomfort during the party. She expressed a desire to be alone or quietly together, feeling mentally drained from the previous day's events. Observing her distress, Kim reflected on his feelings for her and suggested that perhaps it would be best for her to leave the show, which shocked everyone present. The MC, Ga-hee, likened his comment to a boyfriend suggesting a breakup when his girlfriend expresses difficulty. Im, taken aback, acknowledged her struggles but had not considered leaving until that moment. The atmosphere turned cold as they returned to their accommodation, and Im later shared in an interview that hearing the word 'departure' felt like a shock, flooding her with memories of happier times. Kim also expressed his desire to propose but found it hard to see Im in pain, questioning how their situation had come to this.