Two couples, Young-sik and Mi-gyeong, Sang-cheol and Soon-ja, were born during the 25th episode of 'I AM SOLO'.
On the 23rd, the real dating program 'I AM SOLO' aired on ENA and SBS Plus, revealing the final selection results of 'Solonara 25th Street,' which has continued to follow tangled romances. In the final selection, Young-sik and Mi-gyeong, Sang-cheol and Soon-ja chose each other without any surprises, while Ok-soon, who was torn between Young-ho and Kwang-soo, hinted at a continued romance in reality with an 'open ending' by not choosing either.
On the last night of 'Solonara 25th Street,' the production team announced, 'The solo men will make their dating choices.' In response, Sang-cheol chose Soon-ja, Kwang-soo chose Ok-soon, and Young-cheol, passing by Hyun-sook, went to Young-sook and whispered, 'Let's talk privately later.' Immediately afterward, he returned to Hyun-sook and made his dating choice, surprising everyone. Hyun-sook revealed, 'I'm grateful you chose me, but I'm worried about what to talk about.' In contrast, Young-sook expressed disappointment toward Young-cheol, saying, 'Honestly, I felt a bit upset.' Following that, Young-sik chose Mi-gyeong, Young-ho chose Ok-soon, and Young-soo chose Young-ja, leaving only Young-sook to face the 'lonely meal.'
Ok-soon, who was uniquely chosen by two men, had a conversation with Kwang-soo at a pretty cafe. During this time, Kwang-soo said, 'I think the women's choice will be harder than the men's,' and reassured Ok-soon, saying, 'It's important to measure well.' Ok-soon showed a lighter heart by responding, 'Kwang-soo's words are quite touching.' Young-ho felt anxious seeing Kwang-soo getting closer to Ok-soon, and Ok-soon urged Young-ho, saying, 'Women are more attracted to confident men,' and asked him to 'hide your anxiety.' Young-ho expressed, 'Anyway, my feelings remain unchanged,' while Ok-soon honestly said, 'I'm uncertain.' Young-cheol had a private conversation with Young-sook while Hyun-sook briefly stepped away, during which he remarked, 'Don't you think it's greedy to think you've surpassed Hyun-sook in my preference ranking?' Young-sook coldly replied, 'If you continue to take an ambiguous position, I don't think we'll have a conversation or anything like that.' As the romantic tension ended, Young-cheol suddenly informed Hyun-sook, 'I don't think it will be easy for us outside either,' signaling a breakup. Hyun-sook replied, 'I understand what you mean.'
'The day of final selection' finally arrived. Young-ho and Sang-cheol woke up early and went to buy flowers. On the way to the flower shop, Young-ho said, 'Even if the result isn't good, I don't think I'll regret it at all.' At the same time, Kwang-soo gathered traces of 'Solonara 25th Street' in a whiskey barrel. In a subsequent interview with the production team, he explained, 'I thought flowers wouldn't be a special experience, so I gathered leaves and pine cones,' presenting this gift to Ok-soon. He added, 'Flowers wilt and lose their fragrance, but what's here lasts longer.' Ok-soon responded, 'I'm touched. I also want to get to know you better outside.' Following Kwang-soo, Young-ho also visited Ok-soon, giving her a bouquet of lilies that resembled her and a handwritten letter. Ok-soon smiled and said, 'Thank you for expressing your feelings.' Afterward, Ok-soon entered her room and began writing a letter for someone.
Mi-gyeong also surprised Young-sik with a special event, preparing a blue bouquet to give him. Young-sik gave her a drawing he had made on the shooting score sheet from their shooting date the day before. Young-soo selected photos of Young-ja taken from 'Solonara 25th Street' and wrote heartfelt messages on the backs of each. Then, he handed these photos to Young-ja, saying, 'I want to give you the most beautiful thoughts,' which brought her to tears. Sang-cheol also expressed his final feelings by gifting Soon-ja a bouquet.
The morning after abruptly informing Hyun-sook of a breakup, Young-cheol returned to her, feeling regretful. He asked, 'Was there nothing to regret?' Hyun-sook wondered, 'Would it have been different if we had done the random date holding hands?' and suddenly broke down in tears. Young-cheol reflected, 'I think I messed everything up,' while Hyun-sook, flustered, asked, 'Why am I crying?' Then she said, 'I can't talk anymore' and returned to her room. Back at the accommodation, Hyun-sook cried bitterly, pondering, 'If I had only been a little more selfish, would it have changed anything?'
Amid the poignant emotions, the 'final selection' of the 25th episode proceeded. Young-soo chose Young-ja, who responded, 'Thank you for making me the main character,' but ultimately did not make a final choice. Young-cheol confessed to Hyun-sook, 'The person next to you said they were lucky during the introduction, but I thought I would be that person. Although we can't be together realistically, I sincerely wish you well in your future,' before opting out of the final choice. Hyun-sook also said, 'From now on, I want to follow my heart, not my head,' and did not choose anyone. Young-sook, who had been Young-sik's 'love rival,' also opted out of the final selection. As expected, Young-sik and Mi-gyeong chose each other, and Sang-cheol and Soon-ja became the final couple. Following that, Young-ho and Kwang-soo both approached Ok-soon, but after handing her cards written that morning, Ok-soon said she needed more time in reality and did not make a final choice. Following Ok-soon's 'open ending,' Kwang-soo said, 'I will try every weekend,' while Young-ho declared, 'I will make sure we can get married.'
[Photo] Broadcast capture
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