'Child release project – residential matchmaking' ended with thrilling closure, producing two final couples after repeated twists and turns.
On the finale of SBS entertainment program 'Residential Matchmaking' aired on the 5th, the final choices of five pairs of matched men and women unfolded, and the final hurdle of approval from both mothers was added, making the outcome unpredictable until the end and keeping viewers glued to the screen. As a result, episode 6's ratings rose as high as 4%, maintaining strong interest through the finale. In particular, the moving moment when Jo Eun-na-rae and Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan's mother received approval from both mothers captured the best one-minute moment. (Nielsen Korea, metropolitan households)
On the much-anticipated final choice day, a special rule unique to 'Residential Matchmaking' was revealed, adding tension. Even after the matched men and women selected the partner they wanted to be a couple with, they still needed approval from both mothers to become a final couple. In addition, before the mothers made their selections, each set of mothers was allowed to designate one person, excluding their child, for a final interview, bringing tension to a peak. Kim Jin-joo's mother and Kim Hyun-jin's mother both selected Jang Min-cheol, Kim Hyun-jun's mother selected Kim Hyun-jin's mother, Kim Myo-jin's mother selected Moon Sehoon's mother, Moon Sehoon's mother and Lee Seung-hak's mother selected Kim Myo-jin, and Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan's mother selected Jo Eun-na-rae, and they had deep final conversations.
Jang Min-cheol told Kim Hyun-jin's mother in their conversation that he had made up his mind about Kim Jin-joo and politely expressed his intention to decline. Jo Eun-na-rae had an honest conversation with Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan's mother about practical issues, including the age difference, and cautiously conveyed her feelings, saying, "I think of the final choice as a light meaning to get to know each other more." Meanwhile, after talking with Moon Sehoon's mother, Kim Myo-jin said, "I wondered if she really liked me, and when we talked about realistic matters I felt choked up," and fell into even deeper 고민.
After a stormy series of interviews that lasted until the end, the matches' final choices finally arrived. Kim Hyun-jin and Kim Hyun-jun gave up their choices, and Kim Jin-joo and Jang Min-cheol, who had already confirmed mutual feelings, chose each other without hesitation. Kim Myo-jin, who had been deeply torn between Lee Seung-hak and Moon Sehoon, ultimately chose Moon Sehoon, whom her emotions were drawn to, and Moon Sehoon also chose Kim Myo-jin. Jo Eun-na-rae chose Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan, and Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan realized his feelings for Jo Eun-na-rae were much greater than he had thought and chose Jo Eun-na-rae. It was a thrilling moment as they chose each other overcoming age difference and practical issues.
After ups and downs, three couples were formed in total, but the final hurdle of 'mothers' approval' remained. The mothers of Kim Jin-joo and Jang Min-cheol entered with bright smiles, and the two became the final couple. The result, achieved after several missed connections, was all the more moving. Seo Jang-hoon, seeing the sweet moments of the two, marveled at Kim Jin-joo and Jang Min-cheol's genuine couple moment, saying, "Aren't they already dating here?"
Then an unexpected result during the mothers' selection time for Moon Sehoon and Kim Myo-jin delivered a shock. Moon Sehoon's mother opened the door and entered first, drawing a sigh of relief, but Kim Myo-jin's mother ultimately did not appear, causing the final couple matching to fail. The 3MCs were left speechless at a result no one expected. Kim Myo-jin's mother explained her reason for opposing by saying, "I felt that Sehoon's mother had someone else in mind," revealing that there was a misunderstanding between the families and evoking regret. Moon Sehoon said, "I'm worried that my mother will be upset," expressing his feelings, and Kim Myo-jin said, "I'm embarrassed. But I think my mother was trying to protect me. Although the choice is regrettable, this isn't the end, so I'll try to think positively," adding to the poignancy.
Finally, an unexpected twist at the final hurdle between Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan and Jo Eun-na-rae brought excitement. Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan's mother, who had consistently opposed because of the children's age difference, finally chose approval. The 3MCs let out cheers of relief when Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan's mother opened the door with a bright smile in front of the nervous Jo Eun-na-rae and her mother and Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan. In an interview, Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan's mother said, "I am truly grateful that Eun-na-rae recognized Han-gyeol. Practical issues remain, but I believe they will find offsetting factors. I'm glad this time was not in vain," moving viewers. Jo Eun-na-rae and Seohan Engineering & Construction Seohan looked at each other and smiled, saying, "We'll get to know each other comfortably," creating a heartwarming moment.
After a 5-night, 6-day journey, the mothers said, "Children learned things about us that we did not know," "I thought she was always a baby, but now I can trust my daughter," and "Now I feel I can stay a bit further back," sharing sincere impressions full of love for their children, and the children said, "I learned for the first time that my mother is such a bright and cheerful person," "I resemble my mother a lot," and "Being able to be with my mother like this was precious time," discovering new sides of their mothers and expressing gratitude.
The MCs, who represented viewers' feelings with over-the-top reactions and brought laughter, also shared their impressions. Lee Yo-won said, "It was a continuous series of thrills and twists until the end," and Kim Yo-han said, "Mothers bring a different charm," highlighting the appeal of 'Residential Matchmaking.' Seo Jang-hoon added, "Since the mothers approved, they could get married right away," adding laughter until the end.
Like this, 'Residential Matchmaking,' which at times thrilled and at times made hearts race, naturally led viewers to empathize with both mothers' and children's perspectives and made them cry and laugh together. In addition, the show's unique hurdle of 'approval from both mothers' provided twists until the final moment, offering different fun and resonance from existing dating programs and opening a new horizon for dating variety shows.
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