The 'Couple Palace' reached peak dopamine levels with a more thrilling plot twist than a drama.
In the 8th episode of Mnet's 'Couple Palace 2' (directed by Lee Sun-young, produced by Jung Min-seok), which aired on the 26th, the story depicted single men and women who fell into deep contemplation at a crossroads after entering Palace Week. A major crisis hit both the couple zone and the single zone, creating a situation where they couldn't let their guard down until the very end.
In the single zone, the results of the proposal candidate voting were revealed. Yoo Hye-won decided to abstain and leave. Yoo Hye-won said, "I thought (Hwang Jae-geun) would pick me, but he didn't. I'm the type who gets drawn in if someone keeps trying for me. How does one get married? I feel every time that those who are married must be meeting someone truly precious." Yoo Hye-won was a figure who stirred up discussions throughout the broadcast after past dating rumors with singer Seungri and basketball player Heo Woong surfaced. Choi Seo-hee (office worker A) also decided to leave.
In the couple zone, plot twists unfolded just like in the single zone. Oh Sin-da applied for a secret date with someone after entering the couple zone. The partner for the secret date summoned by Oh Sin-da was dentist Kim Ji-woong. Oh Sin-da emphasized again that Kim Ji-woong was the only one who could meet the condition of a 2 billion won newlywed house.
After the secret meeting between the two, the atmosphere in the couple zone subtly changed. Lee Jeong-won, who learned about the relationship between Oh Sin-da and Kim Ji-woong for the first time the night before, maintained a stiff expression throughout the couple zone's breakfast date, while Oh Sin-da, unaware of this, confessed that the changed Lee Jeong-won was "strange and awkward." Amidst this, another extraordinary twist unfolded, shaking up Palace Week.
At the same time that Oh Sin-da was having a secret date with Kim Ji-woong, Lee Jeong-won was also secretly dating someone else. That person was musical actor 21st So Seung-yeon, who had voted for Lee Jeong-won as a proposal candidate. The fact that the two, who still had lingering feelings for each other, had mutually applied for secret dates was revealed, causing surprise. When So Seung-yeon asked Lee Jeong-won if she would come to the single zone, Lee Jeong-won hinted at going by saying, "Stay here, I'll come."
Oh Sin-da could not hide her feeling of betrayal that she was not Lee Jeong-won's first pick, saying, "Why didn't you say that a bit earlier?" The two, whose feelings crossed each other, ultimately decided to leave the couple zone and return to the single zone. In particular, Oh Sin-da visited Kim Ji-woong and Kim Ha-yeon's couple room and declared, "I'm going to the single zone," creating a dramatic scene. This led to the question of whether Kim Ji-woong would follow her from the couple zone to the single zone.
Meanwhile, in the single zone, a breakfast date was held based on the women's choices. The focus was on Bae Joo-hee, who approached the seat of Choi Jae-yeon among the three men: Choi Jae-yeon, Kwon Young-taek, and Lee Sang-gyeong. After much contemplation, Bae Joo-hee showed that she had firmly decided on the straightforward man, Choi Jae-yeon, saying, "I think I've definitely made up my mind." On the other hand, dermatologist Lee Sang-gyeong, who had promised a breakfast date with Bae Joo-hee the day before, could not hide his bitter expression.
Outdoor dates continued. Hwang Jae-geun and Seo Jin-joo reflected on their relationship by discussing practical topics such as housing and assets. Seo Jin-joo expressed her inner struggles between Hwang Jae-geun and Lee Sang-gyeong, stating, "I wonder if this choice might hurt even the person I choose," while shedding tears. Hwang Jae-geun also showed an emotional reaction, saying, "I hope you're happy," raising questions about the final outcome.
Upon returning from the outdoor date, Seo Jin-joo also learned about the dating news between Lee Sang-gyeong and Bae Joo-hee. Seo Jin-joo remarked, "I might want what I can't have," showing awareness of her competitor Bae Joo-hee. With the final proposal approaching, there is a keen interest in what choices the single men and women, who are at the center of these complicated relationships, will ultimately make.
'Couple Palace 2' airs every Wednesday at 10:40 p.m. on Mnet and tvN.
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