'Groom School' member Cheon Myeong-hoon continued his relentless pursuit of his unrequited love So-wol with support from NRG member Noh Yoo-min.
On the 17th episode aired on Channel A's Yojum Namja Life - Groom School (hereafter "Groom School"), episode 181, Cheon Myeong-hoon formally introduced So-wol to NRG member Noh Yoo-min and they went on a couple date. Also, Kim Il-woo staged a family-meeting ceremony in Gangneung with Park Seon-young while bringing their respective pet dogs, sending the sweetness off the charts. According to Nielsen Korea, the broadcast recorded a 2.2% viewership rating (nationwide pay-TV households), reflecting strong interest from viewers.
Cheon Myeong-hoon appeared in a simple yet dandy outfit after a long time. He said, "I want to introduce So-wol to my family," and went to the cafe run by NRG member Noh Yoo-min. Noh Yoo-min greeted Cheon warmly and asked, "Are you really dating?" showing curiosity about So-wol. Cheon replied from his omniscient Myeong-hoon perspective, "You could say that~," and when asked if he was thinking about marriage he joked, "Always! Forever~."
Then Cheon Myeong-hoon opened by saying, "You're a senior when it comes to marriage, right? I respect you," and asked for dating advice, adding, "Actually So-wol's personality is somewhat similar to my wife's." Noh Yoo-min, who has been married for 15 years to a wife six years his senior and has two daughters, laughed and said, "Ah, her personality is a bit strong, charismatic~," and Cheon showed his adoration for So-wol, saying, "But I don't dislike that. I feel like I want to be trapped living in her arms like this." Noh Yoo-min advised, "Women with that tendency don't like big events. They prefer cash, gold, and jewelry over bouquets. And since you sing well, call on her to sing often."
Soon after, So-wol visited the cafe. When she saw Cheon Myeong-hoon she complimented him, "Oppa, what's your style today? You look so handsome." She handed over gifts she had brought back from a business trip to Malaysia, which included clothes tailored for Cheon and snacks for his mother, touching him deeply. Amid the sweet atmosphere, Noh Yoo-min properly introduced himself and praised Cheon, saying, "Myeong-hoon hyung has composed many hit songs. He's a genius composer," and "His popularity in China was huge," boosting Cheon's profile. He then said, "I prepared a hypothetical photo of their child," and showed the photo, at which Cheon suddenly cried, saying, "Thank you so much."
At that moment, Noh Yoo-min's wife Lee Myung-cheon appeared. Lee Myung-cheon told Cheon Myeong-hoon, "Your expression has become lovely," mentioning the power of love, and Cheon quipped, "We're in a developing stage. We may think differently," prompting laughter. Lee praised Cheon's character to So-wol, saying, "My husband and Myeong-hoon are both really sincere people."
In a warm atmosphere, the four of them had a couple competition at the bowling alley. There, Cheon Myeong-hoon displayed impressive bowling skills, earning So-wol's praise, "Wow, cool." He naturally high-fived So-wol and shared the joy of victory, even hugging her. After a successful couple date, Cheon and So-wol took a night walk. Cheon cautiously suggested, "So-wol, shall we hold hands for five minutes? The mood is nice and the breeze is gentle, so other feelings might arise," and So-wol hesitated before taking his hand. Cheon, with a heart-fluttering expression, asked, "Have your feelings for me changed a bit?" So-wol firmly said, "They haven't changed," leaving Cheon dizzy.
Next, Kim Il-woo and Park Seon-young's Gangneung date was revealed. That day the two had their first family-meeting ceremony bringing their respective pet dogs. But the dogs growled and were shy, so the two decided to relax at a pet-friendly hotel Kim had booked in advance to get closer. There, Park Seon-young gave Kim Il-woo a supplement she brought from Seoul, saying, "Don't just take care of the dog's stuff, take care of yourself too," as Kim prepared supplements for his dog. Park also gently massaged Kim's hand, saying it was good for circulation. At Park's heart-fluttering gesture, Kim blushed and asked, "There's no special reason, right?" Park replied, "Do you want there to be a reason? It's broad daylight," heating up the atmosphere.
A while later, the two took their dogs for a walk around a nearby "Muscle Beach." Seeing people exercising on the beach, Park Seon-young said, "We should definitely come and work out together next time." Later, the Il-young couple ordered dishes such as water parsley pancake and raw makgeolli at a restaurant that allows pets. During the meal Park brought up the family-meeting topic, saying, "It's not easy to introduce dogs to each other, and if a family opposes a marriage it would be really hard." Kim Il-woo said, "Isn't the most important thing the feelings between the two?" and asked casually, "Does your younger brother ever say, 'Bring your brother-in-law over'?" Park said, "Not yet, but honestly if that kid causes trouble I take care of it... I once got beaten up and covered in dust on a rainy day because of something he did," sharing a realistic sibling anecdote. Park then said, "If there's a chance next time, let's include my younger brother too," making Kim's heart flutter. Fans are eager to see whether a real family meeting will be arranged for the Il-young couple.
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