On the 20th, the new variety show 'My Child's Romance,' co-produced by tvN STORY and T-Cast E Channel, will premiere, showcasing the exciting first meetings of 'my children' and the real tension reactions of parents observing their children's budding romance from the front row, delivering laughter and healing. 'My Child's Romance' captures the hearts of parents observing their children in love and the stories of children growing through romance, promising a completely new fun compared to existing dating shows.
Hosted by Kim Seong-joo and Chu, the show features fathers of sons Lee Jong-hyuk, Park Ho-san, and Ahn Yu-seong, as well as fathers of daughters Lee Cheol-min, Kim Dae-hee, and Jeon Hee-cheol, creating an atmosphere filled with tension and excitement. While the fathers of sons appear relaxed, the fathers of daughters display anxious behavior, starting from the very beginning, providing relatable humor. Gathering in their accommodation for a five-day stay, the children work to break the awkwardness with introductions, while the watching fathers can't hide their own nervousness. Soon, the fathers engage in guessing their 'children's first impressions,' resulting in a mix of emotions as some enter the 'zero first impression club,' adding to the excitement.
The first mission is divided into three parts: decorating the house, cooking, and grocery shopping, paired up in twos for mini dates. During a game of insight, when Lee Jong-hyuk's son Lee Tak-soo claims the grocery shopping role, Lee Cheol-min's daughter Lee Shin-hyang volunteers, saying she loves going to the store, leading to the formation of the grocery team. In response, Lee Cheol-min humorously expresses frustration, saying, "(Shin-hyang) really hates going to the store. If I say let's go together, she will definitely not go." During their first encounter, Lee Tak-soo and Lee Shin-hyang bond over similar music tastes, creating a special chemistry, and during the grocery shopping mini date, they display an even friendlier dynamic. Quickly becoming close, Lee Tak-soo addresses Lee Shin-hyang as 'you,' showing familiarity. This sparks Lee Cheol-min's anger, while Lee Jong-hyuk, who notices the casual flirting from his son, makes a public apology that causes laughter. The two unaware of the fathers' reactions continue their sweet mini date, and as Lee Shin-hyang's hand almost brushes against Lee Tak-soo's while pushing the shopping cart, the studio erupts once again.
At the accommodation, Park Ho-san's son Park Jun-ho, from High School Rapper 2, and Jeon Hee-cheol's daughter Jeon Su-wan engage in home decoration, while Ahn Yu-seong's son Ahn Sun-jun and Kim Dae-hee's daughter Kim Sa-yoon have a cooking date. The naturally single Sun-jun leads the mini date with compliments learned from the internet, while the observing fathers are charmed by his youthful demeanor. Sun-jun showcases a special dish, utilizing tips from his father Ahn Yu-seong, who appeared on 'Culinary Class Wars,' successfully appealing to the fathers. As the fathers show increasing interest in Sun-jun's cooking skills, Ahn Yu-seong provocatively promises, "If he does well in this show, I'll set up a shop for him," and "It will have sales exceeding 10 million won," enticing the fathers to actively support. Meanwhile, among the now more relaxed participants, a surprise guest, the 'catfish,' arrives, raising the tension once more, causing excitement among both the children and their fathers. Curiosity peaks regarding how the upcoming budding romance and love lines will unfold.
'My Child's Romance,' where parents gather to observe their children's youthful romantic pursuits, is expected to capture the excitement akin to watching a coming-of-age film, while simultaneously showcasing the genuine reactions of parents observing their now-grown children seeking love. In particular, the affectionate and biased reactions from the parents evoke anticipation for the 'birth of a healing dating show' unlike any seen before.
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