TV CHOSUN hyperrealistic documentary variety show 'Lover of Joseon' featured Shim Hyun-seop, who visited the studio, and the MCs watching a 'conversation skills' workshop by 53-year-old lifelong bachelor Shim Kwon-ho. Also featured was the birth story of 'crybaby dad' Choi Seong Kook's second daughter Choi Sia. The program's peak minute rating that day was 4.0% (Nielsen Korea, national) and the nationwide rating was 3.5%.
On the 29th episode of 'Lover of Joseon,' Shim Hyun-seop, enjoying newlywed life, visited the studio looking decidedly more dandy after receiving a touch from his wife "Yeong-rim." Shim Hyun-seop said, "Together we're 99 years old, right?" as he revealed that they are undergoing in vitro fertilization. When Choi Seong Kook's news of a second child overlapped, Shim Hyun-seop said, "Please share some energy," holding Choi Seong Kook's hand to receive a dose of natural pregnancy luck (?). Choi Seong Kook wittily announced the start of the second childbirth video by saying, "My life is the Truman Show."
In the video, Choi Seong Kook's first son Si-yun, who was separated from his mother for the first time, looked unusually sullen. Staying at his grandmother's house, Si-yun hugged his mother tightly, saying, "Don't worry," and Choi Seong Kook and his wife shed tears at their son's admirable behavior. The couple then went to the hospital for the second birth. In the studio, Choi Seong Kook said, "I wish I had met my wife when I was a little younger..." and added, "Because I'm older, I didn't want to raise Si-yun as an only child. I wanted to give my wife and Si-yun someone they could rely on," expressing the realistic worries of a 55-year-old father. Shim Hyun-seop, who is the same age and has just begun in vitro fertilization, strongly empathized. Waiting outside while his wife underwent a cesarean section, Choi Seong Kook grew tearful when it took longer than expected, similar to when Si-yun was born. In the studio, Choi Seong Kook revealed his feelings at the time, saying, "I suddenly got scared. You can't know if something is wrong with the baby or the mother, can you?"
When the second daughter Choi Sia safely came into the world, Kang Susie, watching the VCR, said her first impression was, "She looks like a peach." Meanwhile, holding the second daughter Si-a, who looks exactly like firstborn Si-yun, 'father of two' Choi Seong Kook suddenly broke down in tears. He reflected on his feelings at the time, saying, "Starting from a moment ago's meeting, (the daughter) will continue to be with me through life... it felt like a beginning and it overwhelmed me." Afterwards, the doctor who delivered the daughter shared hopeful news, saying, "A third child is possible," but Choi Seong Kook laughed awkwardly, appearing to mix the joy of a second daughter with the complicated feelings of being an older father.
Next, Shim Kwon-ho, a legend of Korean wrestling who has devoted his life to the sport and a 53-year-old lifelong bachelor, took part as a dating coach in a 'conversation skills' workshop with Shim Hyun-seop's female juniors. Outside the gate of a tranquil hanok where the workshop was to be held, Shim Kwon-ho hesitated, saying, "I'm scared..." On confirming the presence of as many as three women, he stepped back, drawing laughter. However, his face brightened when he heard the term 'oppa' during introductions. Shim Kwon-ho said, "Oppa... it's been a long time since I've heard that. I haven't heard 'oppa' in years," and revealed, "I've never been on a blind date or a group meeting." He candidly admitted, "Because I'm short and not handsome, I've never confessed."
For the first special lesson, 'shopping with a woman alone,' the youngest dating coach, Kim Ga-ran, stepped up. There, instead of conversing or getting closer to Kim Ga-ran, Shim Kwon-ho charged ahead alone and tried to quickly handle everything from shopping to carrying bags, showing awkward consideration that drew laughter. However, the steady income from his 'Olympic pension' since college and his pride in wrestling techniques unique to him revealed a reverse charm alongside the dignity of a wrestling legend. Shim Hyun-seop then prepared one-on-one conversation simulations between the juniors and Shim Kwon-ho. Disguised as Shim Hyun-suk, Shim Hyun-seop provided delicate pre-coaching and imparted the skilled conversation techniques of a married man.
Finally, the one-on-one conversation simulations with the dating coaches began. Shim Kwon-ho carried on the conversation more skillfully than expected, but soon his thoughts tangled and he became frustrated, drawing sympathy from the dating coaches. However, he gradually opened his heart to the coaches and, compared with last time when he showed conversation allergy (?), took a step forward to show a pure and hopeful side. Kim Kook Jin nodded, saying, "Like cheering at the Olympics, we end up cheering for Shim Kwon-ho."
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