Entangled skeins of emotion are unraveling one by one, producing unexpected ripples.
The 5th episode of the TVING original EXchange 4, released on the 15th, not only revealed the identity of the second X couple with SEVENTEEN's S.Coups and Mingyu appearing as guests, but also showed residents who had taken a firm stance being shaken and charting a new course. Especially with the arrival of a new face, an odd atmosphere even hovered in the transfer house, drawing attention with developments that were impossible to predict even a moment ahead.
First, the romantic narrative of the second X couple was revealed, capturing attention. As an older-younger couple who spent the hottest times of their 20s together, the two had become noticeably more mature and relaxed than in the past, but upon facing each other in the transfer house they were immediately swept up in a whirlwind of intense emotions. Contrary to the confidence of being able to meet someone new, seeing X getting close to another person shattered them at once and caused heartache.
A subtle atmosphere surrounding the new resident was also picked up, heightening interest. Someone quietly held conversations to help the newcomer adapt to the unfamiliar space, while someone else secretly prepared food so everyone could eat together, showing consideration to help the newcomer mingle. However, seeing X quickly adapting to the transfer house distressed the new resident so much that they lost sleep, evoking sympathy.
But his X appeared calm on the surface and yet secretly revisited and read the "X profile" again at dawn, crying as they dwelled in complicated emotions. He confessed, "I don't think I can fully cheer for a reunion with a new person," and vowed not to reveal his true feelings for X's happiness. Watching this, Lee Yong-jin seemed to sense his sincerity and cautiously gauged the start of emotions by saying, "Now it's day 1."
Amid a markedly changed atmosphere, some residents instead looked more clearly into their hearts and focused on the present moment. Someone who from the start dreamed of reuniting with a new connection rather than lingering over X showed active, straightforward flirting toward someone they liked while also showing the composure to allow other residents to get to know each other.
Meanwhile, one resident whose mind was troubled by constant talk about X heightened tension by requesting a private conversation with X after learning of a secret date. The feelings between someone who feels hurt watching the other person happily getting along and someone who struggles because they don't want to intentionally unsettle that person proved hard to reconcile, increasing curiosity about future developments.
Thus, with people who can't let go of past feelings, those excited for a new beginning, and those wandering somewhere in between crossing paths, attention is focused on what time the residents' "true feelings" are headed toward.
Meanwhile, the 6th episode of the TVING original EXchange 4 will be available on the evening of the 22nd (Wed) starting at 8 p.m.<
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