Hamsowon Admits 'Taste of Wife' Broadcast Manipulation: "Everything Is True, We Were Wrong"

Hamsowon "A Wife's Taste Like My Parents' Home, Regretful and Sorry"
Production Team "Responsible for Exaggerated Direction... Last Broadcast on the 13th, Season Ends"

Hamsowon-Jinhwa couple. [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Actress Ham So-won has admitted and apologized for manipulated content in the TV Chosun variety show 'Taste of Wife,' in which she appeared with her husband Jin Hua.

On the 8th, Ham So-won posted on her Instagram, acknowledging the recent allegations of broadcast manipulation by saying, "Yes. It is all true."

She said, "I also did not share all the personal details in full. I was wrong. The filming was done under exaggerated production."

Ham So-won stated, "I will not make excuses. I was wrong. Not wanting to bring shame to 'Taste of Wife,' which is like my family, I expressed my intention to voluntarily leave, and I am sincerely sorry and regretful that it has come to this result."

Since joining 'Taste of Wife' in June 2018, the Ham So-won and Jin Hua couple, a Korean-Chinese pair with an 18-year age gap, have been the main contributors to the program's success.

The two shared everything from their newlywed life to raising their daughter.

However, recent controversies arose over allegations such as the fake Chinese in-laws' villa and suspicions that Ham So-won's mother-in-law's youngest aunt was a stand-in, leading to various manipulation accusations. Ultimately, Ham So-won left 'Taste of Wife' after 2 years and 9 months.

The production team of 'Taste of Wife' also issued a statement and apologized.

The production team said, "We conducted interviews with all cast members before filming and based episodes on those interviews as a principle. However, regarding the cast members' assets or other private matters, there were limitations in verifying the facts 100% due to privacy issues."

They added, "Nevertheless, we belatedly realized that some episodes related to Ham So-won were produced with exaggerated direction. We fully acknowledge responsibility for damaging the trust, which is the greatest virtue of a broadcast program," bowing their heads.

They continued, "We humbly accept the viewers' criticism and feedback and have decided to end the season of 'Taste of Wife' on the 13th."

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