# Eun Ji-won Recalls Strict Childhood Discipline on 'Men Who Cook' Season 2

- URL: https://hallyu-brief.vercel.app/en/news/eun-ji-won-strict-parents-childhood-discipline-remarriage-8881d1
- Published: 2026-10-15T10:10:04.485Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Actor Eun Ji-won spoke about the strict discipline he endured as a child on KBS2's Men Who Cook Season 2, which aired on October 10. He said he once wondered whether his parents were his real parents because he was beaten so often.

## Key points

1. Eun Ji-won said he was beaten so often as a child that he questioned whether his parents were his biological parents.
2. The episode aired on October 10 on KBS2 and featured actor Jeong Bo-seok.
3. Eun Ji-won, born in 1978, remarried in 2025 after divorcing in 2012.

## What did Eun Ji-won say about his childhood?

Actor Eun Ji-won recalled a strict upbringing during an appearance on KBS2's 'Men Who Cook Season 2,' which aired on October 10. According to @Star, he said he was disciplined so harshly as a child that he once wondered whether his parents were really his biological parents.

He described the rules at home around greeting his father. His mother would take him to greet his father, and the family would stand at the front door with their dogs five minutes before his father arrived. He said he was scolded for it and still does not understand why.

## Why did the episode feature Jeong Bo-seok?

The same episode featured actor Jeong Bo-seok, who visited a bakery run by his wife and second son. Jeong's second son said his father had been stricter with him than with others, but that after he began disciplining his own child, he came to understand his father's feelings.

## What is Eun Ji-won's personal background?

Eun Ji-won was born in 1978. He married his older first love in 2010 after reuniting with her, and the couple divorced in 2012. He announced his remarriage in 2025. His wife is reported to be nine years younger and to have worked for many years as his stylist.

## For international fans

Eun Ji-won is a veteran Korean actor and TV personality. 'Men Who Cook' is a KBS2 variety show in which male celebrities cook and manage their households. Its episodes are not always subtitled overseas, so fans should check official platforms for availability.

## FAQ

### Why did Eun Ji-won say he questioned his parents?

Eun Ji-won said he was beaten so often as a child that he wondered whether his parents were his biological parents. He shared this on KBS2's Men Who Cook Season 2.

### When did the episode featuring Eun Ji-won air?

The episode aired on October 10 on KBS2. Jeong Bo-seok also appeared in it.

### When did Eun Ji-won remarry?

Eun Ji-won announced his remarriage in 2025. He had divorced his first wife in 2012.

## Sources

- [@star1](https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/415/0000052648)

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