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TV CHOSUN's hyperrealistic documentary variety show "Lover of Joseon" revealed the five-year love story of baseball player Ha Ju-seok♥cheerleader Kim Yeon-jeong. Korea's baseball community turned out in full force at their wedding, creating a moving scene. Also, 53-year-old lifelong single Sim Kwon-ho was crowned the "relationship growth character" at the "dating training camp" workshop and received widespread support. The broadcast's peak minute rating was 3.3% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide), and the nationwide rating was 3.1%, ranking first among cable monthly variety show ratings.
On the broadcast of "Lover of Joseon" on the 5th (Monday), Ha Ju-seok♥cheerleader Kim Yeon-jeong of the Hanwha Eagles joined as the new lover, starring in a wedding that gathered South Korea baseball stars such as Ryu Hyun-jin·Jung Eun-won·Park Chan-ho·Lee Jeong-hu. Cheerleader Kim Yeon-jeong, one of the "three goddesses of the ballpark," said, "I originally thought we were people who shouldn't meet," and revealed a five-year romance that began in secret. Their secret relationship was discovered by teammate No Shi-hwan, and during the season there was a mishap when a commentator's mistake broadcast news of the wedding. Kim Yeon-jeong said she lifted Ha Ju-seok up after he fell into a dark period following an ejection and disturbance incident several years ago, saying, "I can earn more," and showed humility by saying, "Isn't my strength cheering?"
In the wedding video, amid blessings from numerous sports star guests, the couple was shown receiving the spotlight on the aisle rather than the field. Then teammate "cleanup hitter" No Shi-hwan and "monster pitcher" Moon Dong-ju each prepared congratulatory songs. Unlike No Shi-hwan, who showed singer-like vocal skills, Moon Dong-ju's awkward effort drew laughter. And warm feelings were evoked as energetic cheers from the cheerleaders, including bride Kim Yeon-jeong, continued.
Meanwhile, without telling lifelong single Sim Kwon-ho, who entered the dating training camp with three dating coaches, practical practice with an attractive woman was arranged under the direction of dating coach Yoon-gyeong. The coaches carefully tended to Sim Kwon-ho's hair and makeup, and he was reborn as the "Joseon baby-faced man(?)". Sim Kwon-ho expressed gratitude, saying, "My luck started to rise in October, and meeting these three people feels like my greatest luck." He then shared the jinx from his active wrestling days of being "undefeated on rainy days." Watching the VCR, Hwang Bo-ra said with sparkling eyes, "He suddenly looks different. He's sexy." They even surprised viewers by revealing Sim Kwon-ho's "unexpected back" while he changed clothes. Even at 53, his well-developed back muscles drew admiration.
Soon, instead of practical practice, a meeting with a new woman was arranged under the pretext of a "yoga lesson." Seeing yoga instructor Heo Ji-eun in a pink dress with long hair down, Sim Kwon-ho froze as he did when he first saw the three dating coaches. However, the conversation opened naturally through talk about exercise, and the atmosphere became more relaxed. When the camera captured Sim Kwon-ho's back as he waited for the yoga instructor, Jung I-rang excitedly said, "Now (in Hwasa's music video) Park Jeongmin's back should step aside," and Sim Hyun-seop joked, "(The yoga instructor) looks like Son Ye-jin. Then is Kwon-ho Hyunbin?" immediately drawing laughter as Sim Kwon-ho's wrestling move followed.
Sim Kwon-ho shyly completed couple yoga with yoga instructor Heo Ji-eun, and his flushed face and effort through to the final mission received everyone's support. Just as the "dating training camp" workshop was about to end with singing bowl meditation, Sim Hyun-seop's snoring was heard, creating a pleasant atmosphere until the end.
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[Photo] "Lover of Joseon"
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