Pursuing Old Encounters 3 is left with only the final selection.
Over the past few weeks, 'Pursuing Old Encounters' (hereinafter 'POE') 3 has captivated viewers with various episodes, from a confession of unrequited love 22 years ago, romantic dates, to missions that will rekindle the spark of connection. In particular, during the 1-on-1 relay dates held ahead of the final selection, heartfelt confessions surged, raising viewers' curiosity to its peak.
With interest focused on whether a final couple will be born among POE 3's Song Byeong-cheol, Park Kwang-jae, Lee Gyu-han, Lee Kyun, Solbi, Hwang Bo, Jang So-yeon, and Hong Ja, three key points to watch for an even more exciting final episode have been summarized.
# Solbi♥Lee Gyu-han vs Hwang Bo♥Song Byeong-cheol, complicated emotional lines
The most notable aspect of POE 3 is the complicated emotional lines between Solbi, Lee Gyu-han, Hwang Bo, and Song Byeong-cheol.
Solbi and Lee Gyu-han, who chose each other in the first impression vote, built affection over two consecutive dates. However, during the third date, Lee Gyu-han chose Hwang Bo, introducing a variable. However, ahead of the final selection, Lee Gyu-han confessed, "Even while dating Hwang Bo, I kept thinking about Solbi," and Solbi also reported feeling "a strong conviction that was stronger than ten words" through 30 seconds of eye contact.
Hwang Bo and Song Byeong-cheol also chose each other in the first impression vote and went on a driving date. However, from that point on, they spent time with different partners and couldn't have time to themselves. It was only on the last day of their trip that Song Byeong-cheol met Hwang Bo again, expressing regret by saying, "If I had one more day, I would want to share a favorite hobby together." Hwang Bo also revealed her affection, saying, "We connected emotionally."
There is much interest in how the entangled emotions of the four will resolve during the final selection.
# Park Kwang-jae♥Hong Ja, drawn together yet diverging
The relationship between Park Kwang-jae and Hong Ja is also an interesting point to watch. From their first meeting, Park Kwang-jae showed interest in Hong Ja and became captivated by her charm during their first date on the connection trip. However, when Hong Ja expressed that her date with Song Byeong-cheol at the billiard hall was more enjoyable than the one with Park Kwang-jae, he was greatly disheartened.
Although Hong Ja showed interest in Park Kwang-jae, she displayed a reluctance to approach him actively. She wanted to talk to Park Kwang-jae at the barbecue party after hinting that her date with Song Byeong-cheol was more fun but couldn't insert herself between Park Kwang-jae and Jang So-yeon. Reflecting on that moment, she confessed, "I was jealous, and it didn't feel good."
Jang So-yeon appeared friendly with Park Kwang-jae, while Lee Kyun showed a unique chemistry with Hong Ja during their pajama party. However, both expressed in the final relay date that "we still have no certainty about the final selection." The decisions of Jang So-yeon and Lee Kyun are expected to be variables between Park Kwang-jae and Hong Ja.
# Will feelings change during the relay date?
Ahead of the final selection, POE 3 conducted 1-on-1 relay dates, which will serve as a significant variable.
Couples who have built affection so far confirmed their hearts through ten minutes of sincere conversation. In particular, the order for 30 seconds of eye contact provided a conviction stronger than ten words.
On the other hand, unexpected chemistry may be discovered between participants who haven't had dating opportunities until now. This chance to talk for ten minutes with every opposite sex raises anticipation about whether new feelings will emerge that could shake the existing love lines or further solidify the current relationships.
The production team of POE noted, "Viewers might have their own predicted couple combinations," and expressed, "Please stay tuned to see what results will unfold until the end." Attention is drawn to whether a second Lee Young-ja or Hwang Dong-joo will emerge.
The final episode of Pursuing Old Encounters 3 will be broadcast simultaneously on KBS Joy, KBS2, and GTV at 9:50 p.m. on Sept. 1.
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