In 'Bride Training', Cheon Myung-hoon, who had been a 'female friend' for 10 years, raised the 'excitement index' during his second date with the woman he confessed his unrequited love to. Lee Jung-jin showcased a unique chemistry with his Japanese teacher.
On the 2nd, in the 170th episode of Channel A's 'Yojeom Namja Life - Bride Training (hereinafter 'Bride Training')', Cheon Myung-hoon, a 'single man from Yangsu-ri', expressed his feelings actively while on a date with Sowol, a CEO of a dermatology clinic and a former Miss China, on Namiseom Island.
Earlier, after having his first date with Sowol, who was a '10-year female friend', Cheon Myung-hoon finally gathered the courage to travel to Seoul to meet Sowol. He revealed, "I was debating whether to call her since she is really busy, but I suddenly called and went to see her." Notably, he came in a luxury sedan rather than the compact car he drove during the last date, subtly showcasing his financial power.
Cheon Myung-hoon, who got Sowol in the car, headed to the zip line boarding area on Namiseom Island. He shared, "They say the heart rate when riding the zip line is nearly the same as when you are in love. I thought Sowol might get that fluttering feeling from me." However, as soon as Sowol got on the zip line, she announced, "Oppa, I hate you! Bye, zaijian!" before it even began. Nevertheless, Cheon Myung-hoon shouted during the zip line ride, "Love me a lot," and just after the zip line experience ended, he suddenly confessed, "It was so good, right? I feel like I'm going to like you even more."
Afterward, Cheon Myung-hoon not only shaded Sowol with an umbrella but also enthusiastically took selfies of her, receiving praise that he had improved a lot. He then decided to sing a song for "the person he loves" after seeing a busking performance nearby, performing his trot debut song, 'Myung-hoon Goes'. The 'Studio Mentor Corps' exclaimed, "That's almost a proposal-level stage!" After the song, Cheon Myung-hoon confessed, "Honestly, activities for 'Myung-hoon Goes' were a bit tough. Sowol was the only one who said, 'The song is good' when I played that song back then. That was very pleasant."
In the sweet atmosphere, the two went to a restaurant. Cheon Myung-hoon prepared Sowol's apron, and while Sowol was taking a photo of the spicy grilled chicken, she said, "Oppa, please move your hand, it's in the way." Cheon Myung-hoon replied with a smile, "I really like this. Keep giving me orders." Sowol burst out laughing and said, "Didn't you say you wanted to learn something first? I just remembered. Learn foot massage. If you exercise like this (while walking during the date), there should be rewards~" Cheon Myung-hoon immediately responded, "I will really learn and do it for you."
Moreover, he flirted, saying, "You act like a boss toward your boyfriend or husband. I feel like I have to follow your orders. But I like that." Sowol praised him, saying, "You've become much gentler compared to before. I was surprised when you sang on stage earlier. You had such a strong comedian image, but I thought, 'Oppa is really a singer.'" At that moment, Cheon Myung-hoon asked unexpectedly, "Do you think we could progress from friends to lovers?" Sowol responded, "That's possible, but it depends on the other person," leaving the door open for romance. As their date ended warmly, a scene featuring Lee Jung-jin at a Japanese village in Dongducheon was revealed.
Dressed stylishly in 'comfortable but put together' fashion, Lee Jung-jin visited a cafe to meet the Japanese teacher introduced to him by Jung Joon-ha. Shortly after, he had a phone call with Jung Joon-ha, who said, "The Japanese teacher I'm introducing to you is so great that you might not be able to make eye contact right away," exciting Lee Jung-jin. Jung Joon-ha then encouraged him, saying, "You'll learn a language and gain happiness too~."
Finally, the Japanese teacher appeared, exuding a lively atmosphere. After a polite greeting, Lee Jung-jin said, "I think I've been to Japan about 15 to 20 times just last year. I can understand Japanese listening somewhat, but I can't speak or write." The Japanese teacher displayed fluent Korean language skills and replied to Lee Jung-jin's question, "What did you do in Japan?" with, "I worked as a weathercaster and also did some MCing and acting for a little while."
The Japanese teacher then asked, "How old are you?" Lee Jung-jin replied, "I'm 47, but I'll be 50 soon." When the Japanese teacher further asked if he's married, he answered, "I haven't." To the question, "Why not?" he humorously replied, "If I had known, I would have fixed it well," evoking a chuckle.
As they continued to converse in Japanese, the two grew closer through their shared food preferences and also enjoyed shopping nearby. At one point, the Japanese teacher asked while wearing hair rollers, "How does it look?" Lee Jung-jin responded in the Japanese he had just learned, saying, "It doesn't suit you," causing the 'mentor corps' to sigh. When moving to the restaurant, Lee Jung-jin didn't open the car door for the Japanese teacher nor did he prepare a 'knee blanket' to cover her skirt. He expressed his belief, saying, "I have a clear line when it comes to women. I try not to create misunderstandings."
After a short while, upon arriving at the restaurant, the two continued their conversation about dating. The Japanese teacher commented, "In Japan, there are certain dishes to avoid when dating. Hamburgers, which don't make you look pretty while eating!" In response, Lee Jung-jin exhibited his dating philosophy, stating, "Even an imperfect appearance is still me. If that prevents me from connecting with someone, there's nothing I can do about it." His strict response surprised the Japanese teacher, who then asked, "Since we live in the same neighborhood, would you be interested in a future 'neighborhood restaurant tour'?" Lee Jung-jin humorously replied, "I stay home all the time, so I have no friends!" Then, he commented, "I need to actively build good relationships," leaving the Japanese teacher in a stupor.
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