Yoon Ji-won, who announced his remarriage news, has heightened expectations for 'Dolsingguls 7'.
Park Sun-hye, the chief producer, and Jung Woo-young, the producer of MBN's representative dating show 'Dolsingguls 7', which will first air at 10 p.m. on the 20th, revealed their 'determination' and 'key points of expectation' ahead of the launch of season 7. First, Park Sun-hye stated, "Since we approach production with the mindset that each season could be the last, we also prepared season 7 with that much earnestness and sincerity," while Jung Woo-young noted, "We focused a lot on reducing 'deja vu' and increasing 'momentum', and we worked hard to show viewers a little more information as quickly as possible," hinting at a faster-paced development.
Regarding the unique features of season 7, Park Sun-hye explained, "Since the participants are joining the program with the purpose of 'remarriage', they put their best effort into getting to know each other with the mindset of 'having to find out until the end' and 'it's not over until it's over.' Literally, an unpredictable love line that cannot be known 'until the very end' will unfold," raising curiosity. Additionally, she added, "MC Yoon Ji-won said, 'Among all the dates I've seen so far, the dates in this season were the most fun,'" increasing anticipation for the newly applied rules and the unique dates held in Australia while Jung Woo-young also hinted, "Even the production crew on site was surprised by the final choice," gearing up for 'dopamine charging'.
Lastly, the two shared their hopes on the possibility of breaking the 'current partner record' in season 7, saying, "Couples are progressing at an unprecedented speed, more than any season, and we are also looking forward to whether the promised 'honeymoon in Australia's Gold Coast' will have its protagonists emerge." They called for attention and interest in the new romance journeys of the 10 single men and women.
'Dolsingguls 7', where single men and women dreaming of 'remarriage' head to Australia's Gold Coast to find their second spouses, will premiere at 10 p.m. on the 20th.
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<Full transcript of the interview with Park Sun-hye CP and Jung Woo-young PD>
1. What was the most important part you focused on while preparing for 'Dolsingguls' season 7?
Park Sun-hye CP: I approached production with the mindset that each season could be the 'last', and I sincerely prepared for this season 7 as well. In particular, I worked to restore the early stages of the season to be faster and more direct, including disclosing any information the viewers are curious about as early as possible. This season, even during dates, information will be revealed, so you will be able to watch it thrillingly and continuously from the beginning.
Jung Woo-young PD: Now that we've reached season 7, I've focused on reducing 'deja vu'. Since if the dating patterns repeat, the participants can only show expected behaviors, I wanted to provide new stimuli for both the viewers and the participants by conducting dates that have not been seen in existing seasons.
2. What are the criteria for selecting the participants for season 7, and what are their characteristics?
Park Sun-hye CP: The majority of this season's participants expressed the intention to 'find someone to become a family again'. Consequently, as we move toward the latter half of the season, there will be much more direct expressions, and surprise events that will astonish the production crew will take place. There will be many cute and lovely yet bittersweet events.
Jung Woo-young PD: We witnessed many cases where participants meticulously examined each other's views on romance, ideals, and views on marriage as if they were going through in-depth interviews. The criteria for selecting participants, as always, focus on eagerness and honesty. Additionally, I think we paid a lot of attention to how similar they could be in their demeanor toward others from start to finish.
3. Are there any new elements prepared for season 7?
Park Sun-hye CP: During their first meeting, we had them express their feelings secretly using the 'affection signal' they had each predefined. I thought there might be some frustration in viewers trying to 'infer' the participants' feelings, and this device was created to alleviate that.
Jung Woo-young PD: As the private 'secret room' opens, another storm is brewing. I feel like it will be a place of 'sudden acceleration', as the participants express their feelings boldly and honestly, so you can look forward to it.
4. What is the biggest differentiating factor of season 7, and what points should viewers focus on for an even more enjoyable experience?
Park Sun-hye CP: Since they are individuals who have come with thoughts of remarriage, their choices and feelings can be bold. There have been critical flirtations that emerged at unexpected moments due to the thought that 'if I miss this person now, I may never recognize them again.' Furthermore, with the mindset of 'it's not over until it's over', they will strive until the very end to truly get to know each other, so I believe that an unpredictable love line will unfold 'until the very end.'
Jung Woo-young PD: Please observe how cruelly thoughts of being able to accept everything about the other person can transform when faced with reality. Finally, to add, even the production crew on site was surprised by the final choices.
5. Following existing MCs Lee Hye-young, Yoo Se-yoon, Lee Ji-hye, and Yoon Ji-won, Da-eun Lee, a participant from 'Dolsingguls 2', has joined as a new MC. Can you explain the involvement of the 5 MCs this season?
Park Sun-hye CP: I take pride in this as the strongest combination among the 'dating show MCs'. Particularly this season, since many new devices have been introduced, the MCs are more engaged than ever. I remember Yoon Ji-won saying, 'Among all the dates I've seen so far, the dates in this season were the most fun.'
Jung Woo-young PD: When viewed on screen, there are times when the participants display somewhat incomprehensible(?) behavior, but Da-eun Lee is expected to relay the perspectives and feelings of the participants within the 'Dolsing House'.
6. Is there a possibility of breaking the 'current partner record' in season 7 as well?
Park Sun-hye CP, Jung Woo-young PD: There is a couple progressing at an unprecedented speed compared to any other season, so we are eagerly looking forward to whether the promised 'honeymoon in the Gold Coast' will have its protagonists emerge.
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