Broadcaster Sayuri opened up about the hardships of being a single mom. On the 13th, on the tvN STORY variety show "Gakjip Couple," Sayuri began by mentioning the age of her son, Zen. She revealed, "My son Zen is 4 years old by Japanese age, and 6 years old by Korean age."

Sayuri shared her concerns regarding a father's sports day held at the daycare center. She said, "Since there was no dad, a nearby real estate agent went instead." This statement revealed the practical difficulties of being a single mom. Sayuri added, "I don't think it's just me. Many 'single moms' have similar experiences."

On the same broadcast, singer Kim Jung-min empathized with Sayuri's story. Kim Jung-min said, "I have plenty of time. If you ever need an uncle's support or have something important, contact me," encouraging Sayuri. Sharing his experience as a father of three sons, Kim Jung-min said, "It's like a battlefield. It's noisy all day long, and even the mom's voice gets louder."

Sayuri expressed respect for Kim Jung-min's three sons and asked, "I'm already short on stamina with just one son; what does it feel like to have three?" Kim Jung-min replied, "It even scares me," honestly talking about the difficulties of parenting.

Sayuri gave birth to her son Zen in 2020 through sperm donation in Japan. She chose to live as a single mother and openly discusses various issues she faces in the process. On this broadcast, Sayuri showed her intention to comfort other single moms through her own experiences.

"Gakjip Couple" is a program focused on communication with family, dealing with the cast's sincere stories and everyday concerns. This episode's honest confession by Sayuri resonated with many viewers. After the broadcast, viewers showed diverse reactions to Sayuri's story.

Through the broadcast, Sayuri shares the hardships of being a single mom and contributes to raising social awareness. Her remarks have become an opportunity for many people to reconsider the realities of parenting.