Producer Kim Hyung Joong, who casted singer Ailee as the new daughter in law of the cable channel JTBC's entertainment program, "Great Marriage," said, "Ailee will be able to show her personable charms."
Ailee joined the JTBC's entertainment program, "Great Marriage," in addition to So You, a member of the girl group Sistar. Producer Kim Hyung Joong on December 6, 2013, said in an interview, "I wanted to show the new sides of Ailee."
Producer Kim Hyung Joong added, "In addition, Ailee as a third generation Korean American is not fluent in Korean and probably more used to the American way of doing things. The "Great Marriage" program's initiatives and goals aligned with Ailee's cultural barriers that she would get to experience while living with her artificial husband and mother in law." Producer Kim Hyung Joong explained, "The episodes of 'Great Marriage' starring Ailee will be able to show Ailee's process of getting to know more about Korea." Producer Kim Hyung Joong added, "Because 'Great Marriage' is an artificial yet reality like TV show, audiences will be able to see Ailee's personable charms."
The family Ailee will be put into is a very traditional family that thinks very highly of history and politeness. It is to be seen whether Ailee, who is a third generation Korean American born and raised in the United States, will be able to maintain an amiable relationship with the in laws and the strict family.
The first episode of "Great Marriage" with Ailee is to air this December 18, 2013.