Five years after their divorce, the debate over Goo Hye Sun and Ahn Jae Hyun’s marriage is attracting attention again, this time due to a set of marriage “rules” that has resurfaced online.

The renewed debate began when Ahn Jae Hyun appeared on the variety show Heart On Wheels, speaking openly about his post-divorce life. Goo Hye Sun accused her ex-husband of “exploiting” their past marriage for attention, calling him unethical and disrespectful.

As the dispute made headlines, Korean netizens dug up a list of 12 rules Goo Hye Sun once publicly shared, which Ahn Jae Hyun was expected to follow during their marriage. The list—complete with curfews, household chores, and behavioral restrictions—sparked controversy for being one-sided, as Goo Hye Sun didn’t have to follow any rules.

The 12 Rules Ahn Jae Hyun Had to Follow:

1. Stop drinking before 11 p.m. when out at night.
2. Do not drink to the point of losing consciousness.
3. Avoid being stubborn or obstinate.
4. Do not harm others.
5. Place worn clothes in the designated spot.
6. Clean dishes and leftovers after eating.
7. Put laundry in the laundry room.
8. Even when drunk or upset, never raise a fist, shout, or show violence.
9. Return home before midnight (except for filming).
10. Clean the cat’s litter box once a week.
11. Be mindful of your words, especially when speaking about others.
12. Store shoes in their proper place.

Online reactions were split. Critics claimed Ahn Jae Hyun lived under suffocating control, likening the rules to parenting a child rather than sharing a marriage. Others defended Goo Hye Sun, noting that both had agreed to the arrangement, possibly as a symbolic pact to encourage responsibility in the relationship.

Goo Hye Sun and Ahn Jae Hyun married in 2016 but divorced in 2020 after a highly publicized and contentious breakup. Accusations of infidelity, emotional neglect, and disrespect were traded in the media, with Dispatch later releasing messages that challenged some of Goo Hye Sun’s claims. The scandal tarnished her public image, with many believing she had unfairly damaged Ahn Jae Hyun’s career.

The resurfacing of the “12 rules” has reignited debate over whether the actress was overly controlling or simply trying to set boundaries for a harmonious home—reminding the public that, even years later, their marriage remains one of K-entertainment’s most divisive stories.