In the ultra-realistic documentary entertainment show 'Lovers of Joseon' on TV CHOSUN, 'daughter fool' Lee Yong-sik and 'son-in-law' Won-hyuk shared their uncensored feelings during a fishing trip they took after a long time. Additionally, at the age of 54, Shim Hyun-seop surprised everyone with his record-breaking urology test results, comparable to those of people in their 20s and 30s. The day's broadcast recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 3.2%, with a peak rating of 3.5% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide).
In the episode aired on the 24th, scenes captured Lee Yong-sik saying, "Come into the underground parking lot. Don't call home, and don't go up..." as he secretly met with the 'Lovers' production team. To break the awkward atmosphere still lingering with his son-in-law Won-hyuk, Lee Yong-sik attempted self-hypnosis with the phrase 'not a son-in-law, but a son'. However, he confessed the reason he felt '0 immersion' with son Won-hyuk, saying, "I've never had a son." Ultimately, Lee Yong-sik sent an SOS to the production team, saying, "I hesitate before I say anything for fear of making a mistake." In response, the production team suggested a fishing trip that worked wonders when Won-hyuk was still a 'prospective son-in-law'.
Lee Yong-sik's 'distance specific to son-in-law' was no exception at the fishing spot. However, he subtly handed a hot pack and canned coffee to his son-in-law Won-hyuk, adding warmth to the scene. Moreover, the two gradually closed their distance while enjoying a lavish seafood feast with the rockfish they caught themselves and premium clam grilled dishes prepared by the production team.
In an effort to have a deeper conversation, Won-hyuk began consulting Lee Yong-sik about his worries. Lee Yong-sik revealed, "(In fishing) I can't catch even one, and when the person I'm with catches one, it annoys me. But when my son-in-law catches one, I think, 'His skills have improved; I'm proud of him.' Isn't this what it means to become a family?"
Also, when Won-hyuk discussed the 'weight of being a breadwinner', Lee Yong-sik remarked, "There are limits to how much I can care for you. Now is the time for you to carve your own path." He shared experiences from his younger days when he had to sacrifice sleep to support his family. He also advised that talking through singing lessons would be beneficial, to which Kim Guk-jin, who was watching, nodded in agreement, saying, "If Won-hyuk had been my son, I would have told him much earlier. But since he is my son-in-law, it makes the relationship complicated, and worries likely evolved into awkwardness."
Meanwhile, '54-year-old newlywed' Shim Hyun-seop candidly discussed his plans for a second child with his 'prospective wife' Young-rim, saying, "At our age... it's a bit daunting." He further revealed that Lee Chun-soo, the chairman of the 'Investment Commitment Committee', had coincidentally made an appointment for a prostate exam and semen analysis at the urology clinic. A few days later, Shim Hyun-seop rushed to the hospital with Lee Chun-soo to prepare for parenting. On the way, Lee Chun-soo's fiery 'urology talk' caught Shim Hyun-seop off guard.
As they entered the examination room together, Shim Hyun-seop was repeatedly surprised by the somewhat unfamiliar 'semen analysis' process. In particular, he misinterpreted the doctor's advice to take advantage of visuals (?), saying, "What can (Lee Chun-soo) help with? How will he assist me from the side?" After a tough battle, Shim Hyun-seop exited the examination room looking haggard, barely able to speak, which drew laughter. Later, he complained of dizziness and lay weakly on Lee Chun-soo's lap, creating a poignant atmosphere.
Finally, after completing the 'shocking and terrifying' prostate exam, the doctor revealed the results of the urine test, stating it was "almost similar to that of a teenager." Hearing this, Choi Seong-guk exclaimed, "Isn't it Shim Gang-soo?" The doctor continued, "(In a metaphorical sense) it's said that if the sperm count is around our country's population of 51 million, that's good... and you have 98 million. Since opening the clinic, Mr. Shim Hyun-seop has achieved the highest count," marveling at Shim Hyun-seop's sperm count, which far exceeded the average. Kim Guk-jin, who witnessed this, couldn't help but ask, "Did Hyun-seop unify the North and South?" Moreover, Shim Hyun-seop's testosterone level also reached 5.65, three times that of peers, proving his impressive status as the 'sperm king'.
The show airs every Monday at 10 p.m.
[Photo] 'Lovers of Joseon'
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