In the TV CHOSUN extreme realism documentary entertainment show 'Lovers of Joseon,' the previously unseen '3:1' blind date scene of Kim Dong-young, the only son of Kim Hak-rae and Lim Mi-sook, was revealed, along with the wedding day of Shim Hyun-seop. The broadcast attracted significant attention, achieving a viewership rating of 4.1% in the Seoul metropolitan area and reaching a nationwide peak rating of 5.8% according to Nielsen Korea. The target viewership rating for the 25-49 demographic also rose to 1.4% in the metropolitan area.
On the episode aired on the 12th, Lim Mi-sook, the mom of Dong-young, looked at a flowering tree in front of the Chinese restaurant she runs and said, "Seeing the flowers bloom, I guess my son is getting married," expressing her anticipation for her son's wedding. However, Kim Dong-young, the main character of the blind date, made a surprising entrance in a difficult (?) outfit that combined a leather jacket with a cardigan, long hair swept back, and a pearl necklace. Along with this, a video of 'Couple 2' comedian's son Kim Dong-young, showcasing his usual talents, was revealed, prompting Choi Sung-kook to comment, "I thought Dong-young would be easy to marry off because he's handsome. It might not be that simple," adding that, "On the contrary, Hyun-seop might be the easier one."
In the meantime, dad Kim Hak-rae was moved to tears at the thought of his son's blind date, even imagining the wedding. The overly optimistic 'kimchi soup' comments drew heavy criticism from the love-hungry MCs. When Kim Hak-rae's tears affected Lim Mi-sook, Kim Dong-young, their son, urged his parents, saying, "We haven't even started yet. I haven't even met my blind date yet."
The first blind date partner for Kim Dong-young was 'Miss Trot 3' winner Bae Ah-hyun. Upon arriving at the blind date location, Kim Hak-rae and Lim Mi-sook introduced everything from their son's outfit to his university, showing their enthusiasm. The initial atmosphere between the two was warm, but the chemistry fell flat as smoking Kim Dong-young and Bae Ah-hyun, who wished he wouldn't smoke, did not match well, leading to disappointment. The second partner was comedienne and trot singer Kim Na-hee. Lim Mi-sook cheered, saying, "Set a date. The (restaurant I am running) will be for our daughter-in-law," upon the appearance of her 'junior.'
As soon as they sat down, the two quickly expressed mutual affection explosively, sharing similar family backgrounds and drinking capacities, which raised hopes for a successful marriage. Lim Mi-sook, with the thought, "We can drink together every day and get drunk and sleep, right?" showcased the essence of 'kimchi soup drinking.' In response to his mom's excessive expectations, 34-year-old single Kim Dong-young cautiously asked, "What time do I need to meet Na-hee?" triggering excitement. Upon seeing this, Kim Hak-rae and Lim Mi-sook began a frenzied search for information on Kim Na-hee. They also gifted a flower cake (?) and an ornamental orchid to Kim Na-hee, whose birthday was on the filming day. Choi Sung-kook exclaimed, "This is the strangest blind date I've seen!" causing laughter in the recording studio.
Meanwhile, the wedding day of the ninth couple formed by 'Lovers of Joseon,' Shim Hyun-seop and Jeong Yeong-rim, was also revealed. At the wedding venue, Lee Cheon-soo was spotted walking confidently after struggling to secure 'Lee Byung-hun' as the host. It turned out that the 'Lee Byung-hun' hosting the wedding was Lee Byung-hun, the director of the hit film 'Extreme Job,' who shares the same name as the actor Lee Byung-hun. Director Lee Byung-hun said, "I've done nothing wrong, but I've lived my life like a person at fault," expressing the burden of being a 'celebrity namesake' to the production team, yet still stepped up to host the wedding. Meanwhile, actor Lee Byung-hun, Shim Hyun-seop's high school senior, sent a video message, stating, "I couldn't attend the wedding due to scheduling conflicts, but I want to extend my congratulations. Please take good care of my less-than-perfect junior."
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