In the 25th episode of 'I am SOLO,' the first date of 'extremes' took place.

On the 19th, the results of the first date selection for 'Solonara No. 25,' divided into pink mutual interactions and gray one-way traffic, were revealed in the real dating program 'I am SOLO,' aired by SBS Plus and ENA. In the first date selection, Mikyung became the 'popular girl,' having received the choices from 'straightforward man' Youngsik and 'mystery man' Kwangsu, whereas Youngsook uniquely became the '0-vote girl,' creating a contrast in emotions.

That day, the 25th episode began the 'first date selection.' In this 'first date selection,' where solo men choose the solo women they want for a date, Youngsook received 'zero votes.' Soonja confirmed her '1:1 date' after receiving the choice from Sangcheol. Following that, Youngja received the 'pick' from Youngho, who said, 'it seems like we would match well,' leading to an anticipated match, while Hyunsook chose Youngcheol, whom she initially picked, and Mikyung garnered votes from Youngsik and Kwangsu. Particularly, Mikyung was surprised when 'mystery man' Kwangsu showed interest in her, asking, 'Really?' In an interview with the production team, she revealed her unexpected feelings, saying, 'I have an interest in Youngsoo,' which shocked the three MCs, Defconn, Lee Yi-kyung, and Song Haena.

After all the matching was completed, Youngcheol went on a date with Hyunsook. While dining at a popular restaurant, Youngcheol teased Hyunsook's 'competitive spirit' by saying, 'I have two solo women that I’m interested in, and one of them is you~.' He further provoked Hyunsook by stating, 'I think I would be jealous if you were with another man,' which made Hyunsook's heart flutter. After the meal, he attempted to pay, but due to a request from the restaurant owner, a fan of 'I am SOLO,' he suddenly had to give an 'autograph.' He then called a chauffeur to drive them back to the accommodation. Hyunsook commented to the production crew, 'He treated the restaurant owner and the chauffeur politely. It seemed he was raised well, which was pleasing to see.' In contrast, Youngcheol said, 'My level of interest hasn’t really gone up that much. There are two others besides Hyunsook.'

Youngho and Oksun enjoyed a natural date, resembling a couple seamlessly. From the car, the two had a fluid conversation, and when asked about his ideal wedding, Youngho replied, 'The wedding that my wife wants; that's my answer.' Impressed by Youngho's 'perfect sense,’ Oksun remarked in an interview with the production crew, 'I must have put him in a frame as too much of a nerd. The rhythm perfectly matches my emotional wavelength!' Youngho also expressed affection, saying, 'It’s only been two days since we met, but we talked comfortably.'

Mikyung deepened her understanding of Youngsik and Kwangsu during a '2:1 date.' Upon arriving at the restaurant, Mikyung asked, 'What are your drinking habits?' Kwangsu seriously answered, 'They become cute,' eliciting laughter, and in response to the question about his 'life failures,' he confessed, 'I aggressively invested in stocks at one point and when it went well, I made 2 billion won. However, ultimately I lost 4 billion won.' He explained, 'I earned tuition with that and intended to retire to study physics, so I went overboard with it.'

After the meal, Mikyung had a private '1:1 conversation' with Kwangsu. Mikyung joked, 'When will your cute side come out?' Kwangsu replied, 'Isn’t it leaking a bit?' which made Mikyung burst out laughing. Later, Kwangsu, who majored in art at H University, appealed to Mikyung’s interests in drawing. As the atmosphere heated up, he asked her thoughts on 'marriage' and 'childbirth.' Mikyung stated, 'I would like to get married and have children. However, if that’s a consideration, I think I would prefer someone younger.' Kwangsu candidly responded, 'Having children and raising them is my ultimate goal, so that information was the most curious.' Following Kwangsu, Youngsik engaged in the '1:1 date' and directly asked, 'Do you have any romantic feelings towards me?' Mikyung replied, 'It would be a lie if I said I didn't,' sending positive signals. Youngsik then expressed, 'Can I keep going like this?' but Mikyung indicated her desire to have conversations with others. Youngsik, displaying confidence, responded, 'You can come back after checking everyone out.'

Youngsoo ordered a 130,000 won omakase for his long-awaited date with Youngja. He proclaimed, 'I earn money to eat things like this without worrying about costs.' However, Youngsoo, who could hardly look Youngja in the eye, was trembling. After the date, in an interview with the production team, he exclaimed, 'We were practically a couple!' displaying signs of falling into the 'pit of delusion.' In contrast, Youngja drew a line, saying, 'I’m only interested in Sangcheol.'

Alone in 'Solonara No. 25,' Youngsook called a friend, expressing her feelings of solitude and shared that she had eaten a lonely meal. Youngsook revealed, 'I have an interest in Sangcheol, but I'm afraid of getting hurt, so I can’t approach him.' At the same time, Sangcheol was pleased during his date with Soonja, noting their similarity in patterns from having a child plan to meeting about once a weekend. Soonja also expressed, 'Even if someone shakes Sangcheol, I will work hard.' Youngsoo, returning from the date, proudly shared with everyone, 'I really enjoyed it' regarding the after-story with Youngja. Soonja subtly monitored Youngsook and Youngja's interest, noting, 'This side (Sangcheol) has grown more.' The preview released right after contained scenes of Youngsook, seemingly awakened, appealing to Sangcheol, saying, 'I have been thinking about it from the start,' and Youngja rushing to Sangcheol, stating, 'I like that oppa,' raising interest and anticipation for the 'random date selection'.

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