In the extreme realism documentary entertainment show TV CHOSUN's "Lovers of Joseon," Kim Tae-won from the band "Resurrection" visited a visa attorney to attend his daughter's wedding in the United States and received unexpected news. Additionally, with the wedding invitation of the 'ninth couple,' Shim Hyun-seob and Jeong Yeong-rim, now revealed, a massive project has begun to achieve 'MC Lee Byung-hun, congratulatory songs by Lee Moon-sae and Sung Si-kyung.' The broadcast recorded a viewership rating of 3.8% in the metropolitan area, with a peak rating of 5.2% in Bundang, according to Nielsen Korea. On the episode aired on the 17th, the upcoming couple MCs, Kim Jun-ho and Kim Ji-min, shared updates on their wedding preparations. Kim Ji-min said, "I think we will first move into our newlywed house in April. In fact, Kim Jun-ho's house lease is up in February. He is currently staying in a temporary place, having found an officetel, but he will live alone for a bit longer until July," introducing the daily life of the 'Gyeongseong couple' as they spend their last night as singles. In response, Kim Guk-jin commented, "That will be his last spring," making a controversial remark that drew laughter. Meanwhile, Kim Tae-won made a video call to his daughter in the United States to share the good news that a 'Korean wedding' was now possible. However, his daughter Seo-hyun conveyed the news that the wedding in Korea had become difficult due to her 'American fiancé' Devin's mother's sudden health deterioration. Kim Tae-won lamented, "It's a much better situation to go to America. I'm going to where my daughter is getting married, so I don’t understand why everyone is making it hard for me to go." After the video call, Kim Tae-won, who is not good with computers, attempted to apply for the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) online with the help of the production crew. Demonstrating his 'eagle claw typing' technique, he struggled for an hour to successfully apply for the ESTA, but unfortunately, the result was a 'denial.' Ultimately, Kim Tae-won sought help by personally visiting a U.S. immigration attorney. The attorney analyzed that the ESTA denial was not due to a past incident, but rather an 'automatic denial' due to a previous performance visa denial. Furthermore, he identified 'not being able to attend the interview' as the most likely reason for the past U.S. visa denial, which surprised everyone. Kim Tae-won explained that he suffered from a 'mini-stroke' during the visa interview, suggesting that there may have been confusion in his responses due to memory issues. The attorney then explained, "As the record of visa denials accumulates, it becomes increasingly difficult to enter the U.S. without a permanent residency," and suggested attempting to apply for a tourist visa. Concerned about the crew’s worries over possibly mispronouncing the name of the 'American fiancé,' Choi Seong-guk advised them, "You should tell them it's Hyun-bin, Won-bin, Devin... this is how you should introduce it," sharing his winning strategy.
After confirming the wedding date in April, the 'ninth groom' Shim Hyun-seob, born of the lovers, was spotted choosing wedding invitations with his fiancée Jeong Yeong-rim. However, as there were differences in their preferences, Hwang Bo revealed, "(Shim Hyun-seob) is surprisingly stubborn. (Jeong Yeong-rim) should be grateful that he is getting married..." exposing her true feelings and causing laughter. Finally, they settled on the elegant invitation design chosen by Jeong Yeong-rim, and the greeting was written by Shim Hyun-seob. Following his touching greeting, he humorously shared, "Kim Jong-min and Ailee are also getting married on the same day, so please come see us first..." conveying a mixed message of sincerity and joke that drew laughter. Kim Guk-jin revealed that "Jong-min was the first to send the invitation," highlighting that he was in a predicament after confirming his attendance. Reflecting on the day, he wondered aloud, "Will I have to be in a foreign country that day?!" To this, Choi Seong-guk quickly provided a solution: "You can just go to Ailee’s wedding, which you don’t know about." Moreover, Lee Cheon-soo, who serves as the head of the Shim Hyun-seob Wedding Promotion Committee representing the 'Cheongsong Shim clan,' came to see Shim Hyun-seob to fulfill his campaign promises. Shim Hyun-seob unexpectedly named actor Lee Byung-hun, a senior from high school, as his desired MC, causing surprise. He reminisced, "Lee Byung-hun said at a screening event over ten years ago, 'When you get married, make sure to call me,' offering to host." Following this, Shim Hyun-seob and Lee Cheon-soo mobilized various connections to launch the 2025 largest project, "Securing Actor Lee Byung-hun as the MC." Additionally, as for the congratulatory singers, Sung Si-kyung and Lee Moon-sae, who have comforted Shim Hyun-seob's tired heart during his time as a 'pond man,' were selected, raising expectations for a 'luxurious wedding.'
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