After Yeon showed his 'direct affection' for Ji-min on 'Heart Pairing,' he turned his heart from Woo-jae to Ji-min, successfully forming their first pairing.
On the afternoon of the 21st, the third episode of the dating program 'Heart Pairing' aired on channel A, featuring seven participants—Woo-jae, Yeon, Ji-min, Ji-won, Chan-hyung, Chang-hwan, and Ha-neul—who came to Italy's 'Pairing House' in search of a lifelong connection. The scene captured the participants getting to know each other better through 'one-on-one dates' on the fourth day. Additionally, the 'all-time high specifications' jobs of Chan-hyung, Ha-neul, Chang-hwan, Ji-min, and Yeon were unexpectedly revealed in the studio, further increasing the immersion, while all couples who went on dates that day—Chan-hyung and Ha-neul, Chang-hwan and Ji-won, and Ji-min and Yeon—were paired together, boasting a 'fantastic batting average' led by the romantic dates in Florence.
As the morning of the fourth day at 'Pairing House' dawned, Chang-hwan, who joined as 'the catfish man,' engaged in lively conversation with Ji-won and carefully helped prepare breakfast for Ha-neul and Ji-won, officially starting the day's activities. At this time, Chang-hwan expressed his affection by taking off his own hoodie to give it to Ji-won, fearing she would be cold. After everyone finished breakfast, the men suggested that 'everyone needs one-on-one date time,' leading them to propose dates to the women and go out to Florence. Soon, Chan-hyung asked Ha-neul, Ji-min asked Yeon, and Chang-hwan asked Ji-won for dates. On the other hand, Woo-jae surprised everyone by saying, 'Don’t you think everyone needs time for just the two of them?' and stated, 'Since I had a one-on-one date with Yeon yesterday, I will give up my turn today.'
Curiosity arose about what outcome Woo-jae's choice would bring, as the date scene between Chan-hyung and Ha-neul was first revealed. As they were on their third consecutive date, their conversation became increasingly intimate, with Chan-hyung commenting to Ha-neul, 'You seem to have a variety of hobbies,' to which Ha-neul replied, 'It's hard to elaborate since my hobbies relate to my profession.' Immediately after, her profession was surprisingly revealed in the studio, showing that Ha-neul is a Korean dancer pursuing a master's degree and a freelance model, which generated a positive response of 'You match so well.' Chan-hyung also shared his unique background of being homeschooled since elementary school, and the studio learned that he was a 6-year resident in internal medicine who had entered medical school at age 15 as the youngest in South Korea, additionally serving as a representative of a 'corporation,' garnering applause from the five MCs, who remarked, 'That's not a path that an ordinary person can walk.' After their date, the two returned to 'Pairing House' to enjoy their time watching the sun and moon align, and Ha-neul mentioned the constant messages from Chan-hyung, saying, 'I hope you remain the same in the future,' solidifying them as the 'couple of certainty.'
The date between Chang-hwan and Ji-won unfolded a 'dramatic narrative.' While heading to Florence, Ji-won realized that Chang-hwan's statement, 'I have both a dog and a cat,' meant he was the protagonist of the 'yellow pairing book' he had chosen. Moments later, as Chang-hwan's job as a 'pilot' was revealed in the studio, the two engaged in an uninterrupted conversation throughout the date, confirming their compatible lifestyles, dietary habits, preferences, and views on marriage. When Chang-hwan learned that Ji-won was from the 'dance club,' he laughed, recognizing he was the subject of the 'green book' he had chosen, leading them to exclaim, 'It's fate!' They ended by both listing 'About Time' as their 'life movie' in their respective pairing books, creating a special bond as they cited wedding scenes and lines from 'About Time,' moving Lee Cheong-ah and Mimi to tears.
Next, the date between Ji-min and Yeon followed. Throughout the schedule at 'Pairing House,' Ji-min, who had shown 'Yeon favoritism,' recalled, 'I remember your first impression of being super shy,' and demonstrated consideration by saying, 'Don’t feel pressured or try too hard to break the silence; I will follow your pace.' Later, the two visited the Republic Square, which Ji-min had mentioned wanting to revisit together, where they shared snacks on the street. During this, Ji-min and Yeon subtly caught each other's Gyeongsang dialect, creating mutual understanding, and they made a 'joint caricature' drawing on the spot, building unforgettable memories. In a lively atmosphere, they took time to speculate about each other's professions, where it was revealed in the studio that Ji-min is part of the strategic planning team at S Electronics, and Yeon is a 5-year lawyer. The five MCs reacted by saying, 'I didn’t expect this at all,' and commented that 'the achievements of all the revealed contestants are extraordinary, making it feel like a serious meeting based on marriage.'
Finally, as Ji-min and Yeon were engulfed in a romantic mood watching the sunset at Michelangelo Square, Woo-jae, who had been spending time alone at 'Pairing House,' suddenly appeared before the two. Surprised, Yeon chatted amiably with Woo-jae, while Ji-min displayed discomfort, creating an awkward atmosphere between them. Most notably, with just over two hours left until the promised meeting time, Ji-min expressed to Woo-jae, 'I’ll go buy a gift with Yeon, so let’s meet again,' indicating a desire to spend more time alone with Yeon. Shortly after, Ji-min candidly told Yeon, 'Our date happened thanks to Woo-jae giving up,' and they enjoyed street busking together, deepening their emotions.
As the 5MC's 'pairing predictions' began, Yoon Jong-shin, Lee Cheong-ah, Choi Si-won, Mimi, and Professor Park Ji-sun unanimously predicted the pairings of Chan-hyung and Ha-neul, Chang-hwan and Ji-won. However, regarding the love triangle surrounding Yeon, Woo-jae, and Ji-min, they all agreed that 'it's difficult to predict,' and after much deliberation, they concluded that 'the emotional tremor during the date of Ji-min and Yeon seemed to peak,' ultimately settling on Ji-min and Yeon. As predicted by them, Chan-hyung and Ha-neul, Chang-hwan and Ji-won, and Ji-min and Yeon were paired, leading the 5MC to celebrate with high-fives for the 'unanimous success.' However, in the final epilogue video, Yeon remarked about Woo-jae, who had texted her, 'I was quite concerned.' Woo-jae also expressed, 'Though it’s regrettable that I gave up my date, this kind of behavior is the first and the last,' revealing his feelings for Yeon and elevating anticipation for the final date's direction in Florence.
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