EXchange 4 is continuing the craze of "EX fever" with increasingly dense developments as the episodes progress.
In episode 8 of the TVING original EXchange 4, released on Oct. 29 (Wed), the transfer house brimmed with tension as a new face appeared and a "group talking room" was introduced. The four MCs Simon Dominic, Lee Yong-jin, Kim Ye-won and Yura, together with singer Roy Kim, analyzed the emotional currents between new and existing residents, heightening immersion. As a result, it proudly boasts hot popularity, ranking first in weekly paid subscriber contributors for five consecutive weeks.
Online communities have also erupted with reactions such as "The group talking room scene gave me chills, seriously," "What a twist," "I cry every time X couple's backstory is revealed," "I can't sleep after watching the preview," "This might be the best season yet," "The more I overinvest, the more my heart hurts," "Please hurry and air episode 9," "Stop making me cry!" and "How fun will the keyword date be?"
When the new resident unexpectedly appeared without warning that day, the atmosphere in the transfer house changed 180 degrees at once. The new face, with a pleasant appearance and bold personality, immediately dominated the mood and captured the hearts of not only the female residents but also the male residents, making viewers more curious about future developments.
Meanwhile, a "group talking room" was opened at the request of the men, adding interest by allowing the women's honest feelings to be heard. Deep conversations ranged from reasons for breakups and true feelings about reunion to ideal types and possibilities with new connections, and it was revealed that X was listening to all the conversations, delivering an unprecedented twist.
Also revealed was the backstory of the X couple, which had still been veiled, leaving everyone heartbroken. The two had even considered marriage but broke up for practical reasons, and their differing thoughts and wounds led them to take opposing positions on the transfers, evoking sympathy.
In this way, EXchange 4 raised excitement for the next episode to a peak with unpredictable developments such as the arrival of a new resident and the disclosure of X's backstory. In addition, it vividly portrayed the subtle emotional changes between X and NEW by introducing the season's first "group talking room," a device that allows a clearer look into the residents' feelings.
Questions are growing about how the "group talking room," which allowed glimpses of X's sincere wish to reunite and the inner feelings of those who developed new attractions, will affect the relationships of the male and female residents. Attention is also focused on what twists the "keyword date" previewed for episode 9 will bring.
Meanwhile, on the evening of the 8th (Sat) at 8 p.m., a live "EXchange 4 — want to watch together?" featuring Lee Yong-jin and Yura will be held. They plan to watch the main highlights from episodes 1 through 8 together and share candid interpretations of behind-the-scenes stories and changes in relationships among the residents.
The TVING original EXchange 4 episode 9 will be available on the 5th (Wed) at 8 p.m.
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