In Love after Divorce, 5 divorced men all revealed that they have "no children," creating an unprecedented situation that signals the calm before the romance storm.
In the 5th episode of Love after Divorce, which aired on the 17th, the scene unfolded where 10 divorced men and women gathered at a 'divorced house' set up in Gold Coast, Australia, to participate in a 'secret date' conducted based on the women's choices. Additionally, on the night of the third day, the men's 'child status' was revealed, and all five said they had "no children," causing complex changes in the expressions of the divorced women and raising questions about future love lines.
Previously, Hee-jong and Ye-won confirmed their differences during the 'secret date,' followed by Ji-woo and Seong-woo going on a date to a brewery. Wanting to let Seong-woo, who wanted to taste beer, know, Ji-woo showed consideration by saying, "I'll drive," while holding the steering wheel. Upon arrival at the brewery, the two enjoyed a comfortable date. However, Ji-woo suddenly asked, "What would you think if you found out an unexpectedly shocking fact during the upcoming information reveal?" Seong-woo paused before replying, "Like having five children or something?" and added, "From the moment I decided to appear on Love after Divorce, I thought I would only look at that person," making Ji-woo smile. Later, while enjoying a beautiful view at the observatory, the two finished their sweet date by taking their first photograph together during their romantic interactions.
In-hyung and Myung-eun, who had been each other's 'first impression priority,' exchanged sweet flirting from the beginning of the 'secret date.' They took affectionate photos at the observation deck of a skyscraper and prepared for an outdoor meal while barbecuing at a nearby park. However, at this time, In-hyung actively engaged in skinship with Myung-eun and asked overly forward questions that made Myung-eun feel uncomfortable. Particularly, In-hyung, who resides in Yangsan, asked Myung-eun, who lives in Seoul, "Is it possible for your company to move to a local branch later?" and "Have you ever considered living in a place like Busan?" Eventually, she asked, "If we become a final couple, our faces will be well-known, don't you feel any pressure about that?" envisioning a distant future. Myung-eun replied, "I think Seoul is better as a residence, especially for the children," and drew a line regarding the 'final choice', stating, "I feel like there's still not enough time to get to know the people." After the date, Myung-eun honestly confessed in front of the production team, "Even though (In-hyung) was my priority, it was perplexing that my feelings didn't grow throughout the date," effectively signaling the end of her budding romance with In-hyung.
In the only 'one-man date', Dong-geon, Su-ha, and Areum went to a fruit farm. While driving, Su-ha actively flirted with Dong-geon. When Dong-geon asked, "What do you think about the family's holiday culture?" Su-ha responded, "Even when I had to cook for both families during our marriage, I felt relaxed," adding, "I miss the holidays~" as a pun. In contrast, Areum showed a cautious attitude, saying, "I will follow my in-laws' opinions according to the situation," leading to a subtle tension between her and Su-ha, who remarked, "Holidays are an ethnic event, and I think we should respect the elders." In this unusual atmosphere, the three arrived at the fruit farm and had a great time picking dragon fruits and other fruits while chatting leisurely afterward. During this time, Su-ha declared to Dong-geon, "I thought you might not understand (my feelings), so I intentionally expressed them to you more today. I think this is starting from today," which startled Areum. A little later, when an opportunity arose for Areum to talk one-on-one with Dong-geon, she calmly confessed her feelings, saying, "After yesterday's accidental date, I developed feelings for you. This is the first time I've felt this way," which made Dong-geon smile.
Once the 'secret date' ended, everyone returned to the accommodation to share their post-date reviews. Here, Hee-jong indirectly asked Do-hyung, who had stayed back without being selected by the women, "How strong are your feelings for Myung-eun?" Do-hyung earnestly replied, "It's over 100. It's the first time I've felt this way in years, so I don't want to miss it." Hee-jong also noted, "It's confirmed that I'm not compatible with Ye-won, so now my course is set," signaling his intent to pursue Ji-woo. Dong-geon expressed to his 'roommate' In-hyung, "I definitely think Areum is great," but Areum, unaware of this, revealed in an interview with the production team that "the 2:1 date was uncomfortable. My feelings for Dong-geon didn't grow after the date. If Dong-geon gets to know Su-ha more, I might want to step back from it too," revealing her discomfort.
As evening approached, the information reveal for the third day was announced. Ji-woo expressed to her 'roommate' Myung-eun, "I have new information to reveal, and I hope you and Seong-woo won't be shocked," which raised curiosity. Finally, everyone gathered in the living room, and Hee-jong was the first to announce, "The marriage duration is 2 years and 10 months and there are no children." Following this, In-hyung said, "I lived for 8 years, and I also have no children." Seong-woo revealed, "The marriage duration is 1 year, and there are no children," while Do-hyung stated, "The marriage duration is 1 year and 4 months, and there are no children." Finally, Dong-geon said, "The marriage duration is less than a month, and there are no children," leading to comments like, "Isn't this a no-children special?" For the first time in the season's history, all divorced men were revealed to be 'childless,' prompting speculation about how the 'child status' of the divorced women might significantly impact future love lines. There is keen interest in how the divorced women will continue their love lines with the five 'childless divorced men' and whether a romantic earthquake will occur due to the 'child status' of the divorced women.
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