What to Expect from ‘X의 사생활’: A Deep Dive into Ex-Spouses' Lives

[JoyNews24 reporter Kim Yang-su] 'X's Private Life' has unveiled its second teaser and released photos from the set.

TV Chosun's X's Private Life, which premieres at 10 p.m. on the 17th, follows divorced ex-spouses as cameras track their day-to-day lives. Once closer than anyone, these former partners are now often more distant than strangers; the series watches them as they observe one another and sift through lingering emotions in a reality program that examines how divorced couples reckon with their pasts.

The production team released the second teaser alongside a set of photos capturing warm, convivial moments during filming.

The photos show hosts Kim Gura and Jang Yoon-jung smiling broadly for the camera. Jang even makes an X shape with both hands, a playful nod to the show's title. Another shot brings together Kim Gura, Jang Yoon-jung and panelists Cheon Rok-dam and Jung Kyung-mi, all conveying a buoyant atmosphere. The four form X shapes with their hands, underscoring the show's signature concept and hinting at a spirited, cohesive production team.

The second teaser further teases viewers' curiosity. In the clip, Jang Yoon-jung admits that the phrase "X's Private Life" felt a bit odd at first. Kim Gura quips, "We have a lot of concerns at home, too—watching an ex's private life and even seeing them meet someone new," drawing laughs as he underscores how provocative the premise can be.

Jang says, "I was so surprised," and Kim Gura echoes the sentiment, asking, "Isn't the setup a little extreme?" The two quickly shift tone, agreeing that the format could be a major hit and revealing their genuine excitement.

An earlier teaser posed the question, "What if you watched the private life of a divorced X?" It cut between sweet moments from the past and the harsher realities that follow divorce, building tension. Especially striking are scenes of X meeting someone new and the complicated emotions of the watching ex-spouse—signaling that the series intends to move beyond simple observation and probe the unvarnished dynamics of relationships.