Lee Cheon-myeong, from 'Bride Training,' was rejected after confessing to his '10-year female friend' So-wool. However, he expressed an optimistic mindset by saying, "There's no tree that won't fall if struck ten times," which earned him viewers' support.
In the 172nd episode of Channel A's 'Recently, Life of Men - Bride Training' aired on the 16th, Lee Cheon-myeong was seen advancing towards So-wool, a 'dermatology CEO' from Miss China, on their third date with a bulldozer-like approach. Additionally, Jang Woo-hyuk announced the end of his romantic interest with actress Son Seong-yoon, whom he had previously been set up with, but reaffirmed his intentions regarding romance and marriage after the home visit lesson from 'dating instructor' Shim Jin-hwa and 'assistant dating instructor' Hong Yoon-hwa, as well as the matchmaking news from 'sympathetic person' Lee Da Hae. The episode recorded a viewership rating of 2.2% (among nationwide paid households), reflecting the strong interest at home.
Lee Cheon-myeong, the 'single man from Yangsuri,' was asked concentrated questions about So-wool by his mother, who visited his home. She showed interest by asking, "How long have you been seeing So-wool? It seems like about 10 years; what do you find pretty about her?" Lee Cheon-myeong replied, "She's a carefree and strong friend. I like those aspects." His mother then asked, "Are you seriously dating?" to which Lee Cheon-myeong responded, "To be honest, I haven't thought about marriage for a long time, but (Kim) Jong-min getting married has motivated me," and expressed his intention to muster up the courage to confess by saying, "I'm meeting her today as well, and I want to ask how she thinks of me."
Right after, Lee Cheon-myeong met So-wool and took her in his car. He prepared a date with a 'healing course' and took her to a muddy forest path near a district office in Seoul. However, So-wool, who had dressed up nicely, found herself in an awkward situation when she had to walk barefoot on the muddy path and tearfully said, "I want to go home. Please take me back." Lee Cheon-myeong persuaded So-wool again, and after experiencing the muddy road, she smiled, saying, "Oh, this is fun." Seeing this, 'studio mentor group' Shim Jin-hwa humorously compared it: "That muddy road is just like student Lee Cheon-myeong. It feels terrible at first, but once you try it, you strangely get pulled in."
After the muddy path experience, Lee Cheon-myeong personally washed So-wool's feet at the faucet and even gave her a massage. He expressed his appeal by saying, "I learned a bit from some videos because you said you wanted to learn massage," and he added with a smile, "It's the first time I've washed someone's feet, and it doesn't feel bad at all!" Amid the pleasant atmosphere, Lee Cheon-myeong headed to a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna). So-wool shook her head again at the dating course requiring her to change into jjimjilbang attire, but once she entered the charcoal room, she exclaimed, "Oh my, this is amazing!" as she fell deeply into the charm of the jjimjilbang.
While playing various games in the jjimjilbang, the two demonstrated their sweet chemistry and then grilled pork belly while talking. During this, Lee Cheon-myeong gently grilled the meat and asked, "What kind of guy do you like?" So-wool replied, "I like handsome men," and Lee Cheon-myeong joked, "I was often told I was good-looking when I was younger. I still get compliments for being good-looking sometimes." He then asked, "Haven't we met a few times? Have you ever felt like I'm a man at any moment?" boldly asking, "Would you like to date seriously? Shall we start from today?" So-wool was momentarily startled and replied, "I still see you as a comfortable older brother, so it honestly surprises me a bit when you come on this strong." However, Lee Cheon-myeong declared, "There's a saying that no tree won't fall if struck ten times. Now, there are still nine left!" displaying his ultra-positive mindset, which prompted applause and support from 'mentor group' members, including Lee Da Hae.
After Lee Cheon-myeong's day, Jang Woo-hyuk was seen welcoming Shim Jin-hwa and Hong Yoon-hwa, who had come for a 'home visit.' Shim Jin-hwa and Hong Yoon-hwa formed a 'marriage promotion committee' for Jang Woo-hyuk and began intense dating lessons. Jang Woo-hyuk prepared clam with liquor stew and salad for the two and during the friendly meal, Shim Jin-hwa casually asked, "What happened with Son Seong-yoon?" Jang Woo-hyuk confessed that he had no contact with Son Seong-yoon, and upon hearing this, Shim Jin-hwa analyzed that the reason for their failed romance was likely due to their first hiking date. As the atmosphere suddenly became bleak, Hong Yoon-hwa asked, "What kind of style do you like, oppa?" inquiring about his ideal type. Jang Woo-hyuk responded candidly, "When I was younger, I focused a lot on appearances. But now, I look at a positive mindset rather than looks. Being older, it feels more urgent to find someone."
At that moment, tarot master and comedian Song Yi-ji arrived to provide romantic counseling for Jang Woo-hyuk. Analyzing Jang Woo-hyuk's romantic and marriage fortune through tarot reading, Song Yi-ji mentioned, "Your romantic fortune for the second half of the year is soaring. There's a chance you'll meet someone in July, and the marriage card showed up for November." Then, she mentioned Lee Da Hae as someone to be introduced, stirring excitement for Jang Woo-hyuk. Lee Da Hae remarked, "This is becoming burdensome," but added, "There's someone who suddenly comes to mind. A really beautiful and kind junior actress," revealing a photo to everyone except Jang Woo-hyuk. Everyone exclaimed, "Wow, she's beautiful!" which brought a smile to Jang Woo-hyuk's face. There is keen anticipation about whether their meeting will come to fruition.
Channel A's 'Bride Training,' where Korea's representative 'wannabe' grooms grow into wonderful men and good adults through bride training, airs every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.
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