Actress Kim Ae-kyung revealed the reason she decided to marry in her 50s and her current life. On the 26th episode of MBN's "Exclusive World," Kim Ae-kyung shared updates as an actress with 57 years of experience. In the broadcast, she was seen visiting a traditional market, interacting with merchants, and shopping. She expressed her affection for market outings, saying, "When I feel frustrated, just coming to the market clears my mind."

Kim Ae-kyung talked about her relationship with her husband, who is five years younger. She touched her husband's hat and said, "His handsome face was completely covered by the hat," creating a newlywed-like atmosphere. She honestly revealed why she had no thoughts about marriage before getting married. She said, "My father was very family-oriented, but near his sixties, he had an affair. So my mother suffered a lot emotionally," disclosing that her distrust in love and marriage stemmed from her father's infidelity.

Kim Ae-kyung confessed that she and her husband live separately. She explained, "You can go home whenever you feel comfortable. That's the good thing about living apart," saying they chose to respect each other's lifestyles. She said about living with her husband, "Since we met when we were older, our habits are different. He is a morning person, and I am a nocturnal animal, so we didn't match."

Kim Ae-kyung married Lee Chan-ho, who is five years younger, in 2008 when she was in her 50s. She said they announced their marriage with wedding photos instead of a wedding ceremony. Kim Ae-kyung mentioned, "People kept urging us to hold a ceremony. What's the purpose of a wedding? Isn't it just to let people know that you became a couple?" emphasizing the practical meaning of being a couple over a lavish ceremony.

Kim Ae-kyung also shared everyday conversations with her husband on the show. She mentioned her husband's state when drunk, describing it as "a complete mess." Regarding her husband's meetings with friends, she scolded, "I told you not to meet them," and when her husband replied, "Don't worry, I don't drink," she expressed dissatisfaction, saying, "Why did you have to bring it up on my birthday and ruin my mood?"

Kim Ae-kyung sincerely talked about her thoughts on marriage and her relationship with her husband, showing a couple who respect each other's lifestyles. Through the broadcast, Kim Ae-kyung shared the process of overcoming distrust in marriage and starting a new life.