The jewel-like sayings born through "Couple Palace 2" are capturing attention.
Mnet "Couple Palace 2" (directed by Lee Sun-young, produced by Jung Min-seok) is a large-scale couple matching survival show for single men and women looking for the perfect marriage partner. True to its subtitle, "the entertainment version of a matchmaking agency," it leaves behind quotes that penetrate marriage trends each episode, generating numerous topics of discussion. The bold quotes reflecting honest marriage conditions are being referred to as "the dating bible of this era." Let's take a look at the quotes that have heated up "Couple Palace 2."
▲ "Love isn’t everything, you know?"
The marriage condition of "over 2 billion won for a newlywed home" is a straightforward comment that has been a hot topic even before the broadcast. The overseas-educated office worker Oh Sin, who presented this marriage condition, noted, "I do not think (marriage life) is all about love," and added, "I believe a certain level of economic power is necessary for a happy marriage." Viewer reactions to this have been mixed. Some have commented, "Isn’t this a concept?" or "It’s excessive," while others have remarked, "It’s realistic" and "I respect personal opinions."
▲ "I dislike popular men."
Curiosity about other desired conditions for a marriage partner is also unavoidable. Yoo Hye-won said, "I dislike bad boys and popular men," generating hot topics right from the beginning of the broadcast. Additionally, comments such as "I prefer short men," "I dislike thin lips," and "I like the current trend of teddy bear looks" revealed unique personal preferences, heating up this season. These raw and straightforward conditions serve as another highlight that enhances the fun of "Couple Palace 2."
▲ "Age may not matter."
Thus, "Couple Palace 2" showcases various aspects of marriage through the lives of 60 single men and women. Fashion brand representative Lim Si-yeon, who said she prefers short men, is now paired with Kim Hyun-joong, an office worker from company L who is nearly 180 cm tall. Seo Jin-ju, who disliked thin lips, is paired with Lee Sang-kyung, a dermatologist with thin lips, while Yoo Hye-won, who expressed her dislike for popular men, is building a love line with Hwang Jae-geun, who is very popular among the female contestants. Kim Hyun-joong, who indicated a preference for younger partners, has also chosen Lim Si-yeon, who is older than him, noting, "Age may not matter," providing unexpected twists.
"The charm of our program is that it allows viewers to naturally see the thoughts and emotions of today’s people through a matchmaking agency concept," the production team of "Couple Palace 2" said. They expressed their hope that viewers will continue to see the emotional lines and sincere choices of single men and women as the show progresses past the midpoint.
"Couple Palace 2" airs simultaneously on Mnet and tvN every Wednesday at 10:40 p.m.
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