The 27th season of 'I am SOLO' opened the 'era of great confusion' with the 'self-introduction time.'
On the 16th, in the dating reality show 'I am SOLO' broadcast by ENA and SBS Plus, the love lines in 'Solo Country No. 27' were revealed after checking each other's personal details.
That day, the 27th season moved on to the first date selection after the 'self-introduction time.' As the solo men began their date selection, Jeong-suk, who had received 4 votes in the first impression, only received picks from Kwang-soo and Sang-cheol due to her fact of living in Pohang, causing a 'long-distance issue.' Soon-ja continued to receive Yeong-sik's selection, while Ok-soon garnered votes from Yeong-su, Yeong-ho, and Yeong-cheol, becoming the 'new all-kill woman.' In contrast, Yeong-suk, Yeong-ja, and Hyeon-suk remained at '0 votes,' and Hyeon-suk expressed her frustration, saying, 'It seems like the men here don't like strong styles. There is no 'strong man' who can handle us.'
A while later, Kwang-soo and Sang-cheol started a '2:1 date' with Jeong-suk. In the car on the way to the restaurant, Kwang-soo expressed his feelings, saying that he graduated from university in Pohang, where Jeong-suk lives, and noted, 'I wanted to return to Pohang after enjoying my college life.' Sang-cheol, lacking common ground, quietly focused on driving, and once they arrived at the restaurant, they shared their views on romance. At this point, Sang-cheol said, 'I like the feeling of becoming part of each other's daily lives,' but when Jeong-suk asked, 'Is that the kind of relationship possible only when we are close?' regarding 'long-distance,' he could not deny it. On the other hand, Kwang-soo said, 'What matters is whether you have the will to overcome it,' providing a response tailored for Jeong-suk.
Building on the momentum, Kwang-soo boldly asked Jeong-suk during their '1:1 date' if he was among her top 1 to 3 favorites. Jeong-suk replied, 'Since the self-introduction, I think I started thinking about you (Kwang-soo),' adding, 'It would be good to talk with the others. I plan to do the same.' Kwang-soo, feeling dejected, noted in an interview with the production team, 'It seems like saying to get to know the others is a rejection.' Next, Sang-cheol, who had a '1:1 conversation' with Jeong-suk, stated, 'I didn't want to avoid the topic because of the physical limit of long-distance. Let's just go with the flow for now...' but this vague appeal disappointed Jeong-suk, who suggested, 'Let's just go back to the accommodations,' deciding to end the conversation.
Yeong-sik and Soon-ja confirmed a solid 'tiki-taka' on various topics from dieting to skincare. After the date, Yeong-sik expressed satisfaction in front of the production team, saying, 'The one I have the highest rational affection for is...' Soon-ja, who had even imagined a 'half-joking, half-serious conversation' with Yeong-sik, revealed, 'I don't think Yeong-sik will eat black bean noodles in the future. It would break my heart to see him eating black bean noodles,' indicating how her affection had grown.
Having a '3:1 date' with Yeong-su, Yeong-ho, and Yeong-cheol, Ok-soon elaborated on her views on relationships. She mentioned, 'I cannot date a guy who rides a motorcycle, one who regularly goes out with a club, or a guy who dislikes animals,' listing her own conditions. Nonetheless, Ok-soon shared, 'I hope there is a guy who can break all these conditions.' Subsequently, during a '1:1 conversation' with Yeong-cheol, referred to as a 'Busan guy,' Ok-soon candidly confessed, 'I'm worried because I have never experienced long-distance.' Yeong-cheol's energy suddenly dropped, and in the next '1:1 conversation,' Yeong-su was surprised when Ok-soon accurately analyzed, saying he seems 'cold on the outside but warm on the inside.' Shortly after, Yeong-su remarked in front of the production team, '(It seems that Ok-soon) looks slow, but it feels like she knows everything. Therefore, she seemed fine in terms of affection.'
Finally, during a '1:1 conversation' with Yeong-ho, Ok-soon praised him, stating, 'You need to be smart to make others laugh. Regardless of your date selection, I've always had feelings for you.' Yeong-ho expressed his appreciation, saying, 'It seems you understood that being light-hearted isn't truly light-hearted.' After the date, Ok-soon told the production team, 'Although Yeong-ho has been nice to me, I don't see information beyond that,' and added, 'Yeong-su is an attractive person, while Sang-cheol is someone I have affection for.'
After the first date, the solo men and women gathered in the common living room to form teams for a '3:3 random date' through rock-paper-scissors. During this, Yeong-cheol called Jeong-suk aside for a '1:1 conversation.' Being from Pohang but currently living in Busan, Yeong-cheol grew significantly closer to Jeong-suk, who is referred to as 'Pohang woman.' Around the same time, Yeong-ja subtly approached Kwang-soo, who was heading outside, to engage in conversation. The two exchanged compliments about each other's gazes and impressions, creating a sweet atmosphere. Meanwhile, Sang-cheol and Ok-soon acknowledged their mutual liking, as well as their similar dating tendencies, but when Ok-soon asked, 'Do you prefer similar traits or opposites?' Sang-cheol's response of 'opposites' left Ok-soon feeling disheartened. Yeong-sik continued to talk with Hyeon-suk, known as '0-vote woman,' while Soon-ja could not hide her anxious expression while watching.
Meanwhile, in front of everyone, Jeong-suk displayed her 'flirting skill' by saying, 'It's cold,' and snuggling into Sang-cheol's puffer jacket. Ok-soon, who witnessed this directly, left in embarrassment. A little later, before going to sleep, Sang-cheol shared his concerns about the long-distance issue with Jeong-suk with the other solo men, asking, 'Is it right for me to go?' Yeong-su firmly replied, 'You shouldn't.' The trailer released shortly after hinted at Yeong-cheol, Kwang-soo, and Yeong-sik sequentially inviting Jeong-suk, saying, 'I wanted to talk,' generating curiosity about the upcoming 'Jeong-suk war' next week.
[Photo] Broadcast capture
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