SBS Plus·Kstar co-produced variety show Real Dating Lab Dok-sagwa (hereafter "Dok-sagwa") MC Jun Hyun-moo said, "It has returned much more upgraded and harsher," expressing strong confidence about season 2.
Jun Hyun-moo, the MC of Dok-sagwa season 2, which premieres Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., released an exclusive interview highlighting Dok-sagwa's unique strengths and season 2 viewing points, befitting his status as a variety show trendsetter. About Yang Se-chan and Lee Eun-ji, who join him again as MCs in season 2 after season 1, he said, "Their rapport is so good that it goes without saying," suggesting a "reliable" chemistry to look forward to.
Jun Hyun-moo added about the new season 2 MCs Yoon Tae-jin and Heo Young-ji, "Personally I'm close with Heo Young-ji, so we often talk about dating. We even know each other's dating histories, so I'm looking forward to it. I'm also curious about the newly joined Yoon Tae-jin. I know he is very frank and unreserved, so I believe he will honestly share dating stories from a woman's perspective and his own experiences."
This season 2 plans to cover the dating histories of an even wider variety of couples, increasing immersion. Also, with "deadly apple"-level "apple acts" unfolding infinitely, curiosity is already building. Asked about the "apple acts" (flirting) that have drawn attention through Dok-sagwa, he was asked, "What would you have done in that situation?" and replied, "I wouldn't fall for it." Jun Hyun-moo emphasized, "I'm naturally suspicious, so no matter what action is taken, I think to myself, 'They must be aiming for something.' Although I might waver a little at subtly ambiguous 'apple acts' that are neither long nor short, I would never fall for blatantly obvious 'apple acts.'"
He answered clearly and cheerfully about Dok-sagwa's distinguishing features. He explained, "These days many matching shows only show participants while panelists merely guess the situation. But Dok-sagwa shows the real situation and we put ourselves in it to speak frankly. It doesn't just tell couple stories; it covers current dating trends, survey results, and differences in thinking between men and women. It's like a dating textbook combining theory and practice!" Finally, he expressed his affection for Dok-sagwa season 2, saying, "Our program has many points that anyone can relate to from their own perspective. Even catchphrases like 'apple acts' originated here. If you watch according to your age or situation, you'll be so immersed you won't notice the time passing."
Returning as an upgraded real dating variety show, SBS Plus·Kstar co-produced Dok-sagwa season 2 will premiere Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. The following is the full Q&A of Jun Hyun-moo's interview.
Q. I am curious how you feel about taking on the MC role for Dok-sagwa season 2.
A. There are really many Dok-sagwa fans around me. People around me welcome it even more than I do. Those who are single and around my age or younger say "more immersive than Netflix!" and are eagerly awaiting it. I expect this season 2 to be much more upgraded and to have returned "harsher" than season 1. If I had to sum up my feelings in one word, it would be "anticipation."
Q. How do you think your rapport with the other MCs will be?
A. My rapport with Yang Se-chan and Lee Eun-ji is already so good that it goes without saying. I'm personally close with Heo Young-ji, so we often talk about dating, and we even know each other's dating histories, so I'm looking forward to it. I'm also curious about the newly joined Yoon Tae-jin. I know he is very frank and unreserved, so I believe he will honestly share dating stories from a woman's perspective and his own experiences.
Q. Dok-sagwa coined the catchphrase "apple acts." Do you tend to fall for "apple acts" in real life, Jun Hyun-moo?
A. I don't fall for them. I'm naturally suspicious, so no matter what action is taken, I think to myself, 'They must be aiming for something.' Although I might waver a little at subtly ambiguous 'apple acts' that are neither long nor short, I would never fall for blatantly obvious 'apple acts.'
Q. There are many dating variety shows across various platforms these days. What distinguishes Dok-sagwa?
A. These days many matching shows only show participants while panelists merely guess the situation. But Dok-sagwa shows the real situation and we put ourselves in it to speak frankly. It doesn't just tell couple stories; it covers current dating trends, survey results, and differences in thinking between men and women. I think it's like a dating textbook combining theory and practice.
Q. Why would you recommend Dok-sagwa to viewers?
A. Whether you're a lifelong single or have a lot of dating experience, there are many points to relate to from each person's perspective. Dok-sagwa offers content you can only see on Dok-sagwa. Catchphrases like "apple acts" also originated here. If you watch according to your age or situation, you'll be so immersed you won't notice the time passing.
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