Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo's feelings aligned. In the final selection of 'Seeking Old Encounters,' both chose each other.
The broadcast on KBS 2TV on the 23rd featured the final selection time approaching. Before the final selection, Hwang Dong-joo chose Lee Young-ja and enjoyed a date on Nami Island.
That day, the two attempted the mission of taking couple photos, and the production team requested that the woman give the man a back hug while facing each other. Although the pose was conveyed through a drawing, the two were taken aback but actively engaged in the mission.
Seeing Hwang Dong-joo's tense appearance, Lee Young-ja burst into laughter, saying, "Why are you so nervous? I've never seen someone tremble all the way to their belly.", and Hwang Dong-joo also laughed, easing his tension. When they actually posed, Hwang Dong-joo leaned toward Lee Young-ja, showing a gesture of puckering his lips as if to kiss.
In an interview with the production team, Lee Young-ja said, "Dong-joo does this with his lips. It's cute," imitating Hwang Dong-joo who was puckering his lips in surprise. Hwang Dong-joo also said, "I'm sweating a lot here," and laughed heartily.
'Seeking Old Encounters' (hereafter 'S.O.S.') is a variety show that portrays the story of single colleagues in the entertainment industry, who believed that nothing would happen even if they were stranded on a deserted island. Hwang Dong-joo revealed that he had been a longtime fan of Lee Young-ja even before his debut, expressing his admiration by calling her "Yumi noona."
In 'S.O.S.', Hwang Dong-joo also demonstrated his affection for Lee Young-ja, showing a direct approach that elicited reactions not only from Lee Young-ja but also from viewers. Supportive reactions for the two were abundant. In particular, Hwang Dong-joo's expression of his fandom for Lee Young-ja, which began from his debut, has resurfaced, drawing attention to their romance.
Additionally, the two chose each other in the final after-matching as well. Lee Young-ja first confessed, "To be honest, there was a misunderstanding that all men are like this," adding, "I've been hurt before." However, she revealed the reason she chose Hwang Dong-joo, saying, "Even though I've been hurt, it feels like this one fills me up."
Hwang Dong-joo said, "Thanks to that person, I feel so happy that I became an actor and a broadcaster. I've never felt such great happiness since my debut. Because of the person who gave me this great happiness, I want to light a candle," as he applied for an after-date with Lee Young-ja.
However, Lee Young-ja expressed concerns about future meetings, saying, "In a way, this is a meeting with a fan. But since Dong-joo said he likes me, I also look at him differently. My heart definitely goes out more. However, while others say age is just a number, I feel like I'm the oldest here and I'm really sorry. I'm really worried. If I just go for it without considering anything..."
However, a recent video that Lee Young-ja revealed on her YouTube channel sparked rumors about their 'real-life romance.' When the production team asked Lee Young-ja, "You seem to have lost some weight, did you get treatments?" she laughed and responded, "Don't you know? The best diet is love. There wasn't anyone worth looking good for before."
With the final selection and rumors of real-life romance surfacing, interest in Lee Young-ja and Hwang Dong-joo's romance has peaked, leaving people curious about when they will directly clarify their relationship.
[Photo] OSEN DB, broadcast capture, YouTube capture
[OSEN=Reporter Kim Chae-yeon]