The second "Apple woman" of "Poisoned Apple" season 2 wrapped the protagonist mercilessly with mature flirting, fully charging viewers' dopamine.
On the 8th, season 2 episode 2 of the variety show "Real Love Laboratory: Poisoned Apple" jointly produced by SBS Plus and Kstar (hereinafter "Poisoned Apple") featured a client who had been dating a campus couple for nearly 600 days, saying, "I'm worried because my boyfriend cuts off contact whenever he goes back to his hometown," and asking for a tailored love experiment. In response, an "Apple woman" was deployed and a meticulous operation unfolded, and viewers who watched the broadcast gave heated feedback, drawn into developments they could not take their eyes off. Viewers reacted, "I was shocked watching them track the protagonist all the way to Daegu. I really felt like I was watching 'That Case' (I Want to Know That)...", "I got goosebumps from the increasingly larger scale and detailed planning," "I felt like I watched a cruel fairy tale," "I was completely hooked by the studio hosts' overinvolved dating debates and crazy chemistry," "Won't many people do mirror therapy after this episode? The results of the dating experiment were so realistic and relatable," and "I hope the client-protagonist couple overcomes this crisis and becomes stronger," among other enthusiastic responses.
That episode recorded a household peak rating of 0.5% (Nielsen, metropolitan area, SBS Plus standard, pay TV, same below) and a target peak minute rating of 0.6% (women in their 20s), confirming overwhelming support from women in their 20s who are interested in dating. It also dominated the popular news on various portal sites, further strengthening its popularity.
With the five MCs Jun Hyun-moo, Yang Se-chan, Lee Eun-ji, Yoon Tae-jin and Heo Yeong seated in the studio, the second client couple was introduced. The client said, "I met my boyfriend, who is one year older, at a rookie learning center, but sometimes when he goes back to his hometown he doesn't contact me well. I applied to appear because I'm curious what he is doing." Immediately after, a beautiful "Apple woman" appeared; she surprised the five MCs by being a prestigious university alumna and a beauty pageant winner who is a junior of Yoon Tae-jin. The "Apple woman" boldly declared to the younger protagonist (the client's boyfriend), "I'll show you the taste of nuna."
Afterward, when the "Apple woman" met the client, she asked, "How far can skinship go?" and "Can I kiss you?", embarrassing the client. After the meeting, the client said, "If she tempts him, he might give in," and felt anxious. Yang Se-chan also nervously stated on behalf of others, "When older sisters like the 'Apple woman' decide to seduce, younger guys fall for it instantly."
The production team decided to follow the protagonist, who was going home for Chuseok. The crew, having gone down to Daegu, recruited the protagonist by saying, "We're filming a documentary about dating; please take part in an interview," and added, "If you exchange contact information after finding your ideal type, we'll give you a bit more appearance fee," facilitating the meeting between the protagonist and the "Apple woman." The protagonist and the "Apple woman" exchanged numbers, and the protagonist's friend, who was prearranged as an assistant and was right next to them, casually said to the "Apple woman," "Let's meet later." The "Apple woman" called the protagonist a few hours later and suggested joining the drinking gathering, and the protagonist, after a moment's hesitation, agreed. The client, who had come all the way to Daegu and watched this situation, could not hide a anxious expression.
After a while, when the "Apple woman" arrived the protagonist created a pink-tinged atmosphere. He took care of the "Apple woman's" side dishes, and the "Apple woman," claiming to be a "black rose," reciprocated with a "love shot" skinship. The client furiously exclaimed, "Are you crazy! You can't go to Daegu anymore!" Moreover, the protagonist had stopped responding and even ignored the client's texts, which made the client even angrier. As the drinking continued, the protagonist and the "Apple woman's" party moved to a second venue. During the move they took a "four-cut photo" and created an unexpected situation by going to a bar without consulting the production team. Then the "Apple woman" called the protagonist out, saying, "Let's go buy a hangover remedy," and went to a convenience store where the two naturally linked arms. Seeing this, Yoon Tae-jin said, "Why can't men remove those linked arms?" in frustration, and Jun Hyun-moo explained on behalf of others, "They're trying not to embarrass the other person, so they don't pull away."
The drinking session continued to a third round. The "Apple woman" led them to a music cafe with a good atmosphere, saying her uncle runs an LP bar. The protagonist, who is in a "guitar club," fell for the LP bar atmosphere and taught the "Apple woman" how to play guitar. The protagonist then asked the "Apple woman," "When was your last relationship?" Jun Hyun-moo and Yang Se-chan sighed, saying, "The 'Apple woman' didn't even throw a 'poisoned apple' and he already asked her." To top it off, the protagonist said, "It feels like we're dating~," freezing Jun Hyun-moo and Yang Se-chan. Finally, the "Apple woman" delivered the line "Hold me" with a "deadly poisoned apple" vibe, and the protagonist accepted the 'poisoned apple' without suspicion. The studio MCs were aghast, throwing cushions and earphones, and everyone engaged in "standing viewing" while focusing on what would happen next.
At that moment the client stormed the scene, and in the ensuing private "closed-door talk" between the two, the protagonist apologized, saying, "I don't remember (because I was drunk)." The client said, "I'll forgive you for now, but we'll go over what you did wrong again," and then urged, "From now on, even if you go to Daegu, contact me properly!" Afterwards the two hugged each other affectionately saying, "I love you," prompting the MCs' satisfied smiles.
The variety show "Real Love Laboratory: Poisoned Apple" season 2, jointly produced by SBS Plus and Kstar, airs every Saturday at 8 p.m.
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