Yook Joong-wan revealed on SBS's "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny" that he spent a morning alone while his wife and daughter were away in the provinces, celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. On the show, around 10 a.m., Yook Joong-wan took a canned beer from the refrigerator and said, "This is killing me."

Yook Joong-wan's morning beer scene sparked various reactions from viewers. Netizens commented, "This looks like something from 'I Live Alone.' He seems like a free spirit," "This is next level, beer on an empty stomach?" and "Is it okay to drink alcohol from the morning?"

Experts warned about the health effects of drinking alcohol on an empty stomach. They explained that consuming alcohol on an empty stomach directly irritates the stomach lining, causing heartburn, gastritis, and indigestion, and increases the risk of stomach ulcers in the long term. Additionally, drinking on an empty stomach negatively affects blood sugar control, raising the risk of hypoglycemia or impaired fasting glucose.

Liver health can also be damaged by drinking on an empty stomach. Experts pointed out that alcohol is absorbed quickly, leading to the accumulation of toxic substances in the liver and increasing the risk of fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. They also added that drinking on an empty stomach can lead to alcohol dependence, so caution is necessary. Experts emphasized, "Drinking on an empty stomach can lead to alcohol dependence, so it is important to stick to a moderate amount (1-2 drinks) in the evening."

For health, it is recommended to avoid drinking on an empty stomach and to protect the stomach lining by eating before drinking, such as having milk or fried eggs. During drinking, it is advised to consume foods rich in fat and protein along with plenty of water, and after drinking, to abstain from alcohol for 2-3 days to allow the liver time to recover.