I'm SOLO's 30th season's romance landscape was completely overturned.
On the episode of the real dating show I'm SOLO, aired on ENA and SBS Plus on the 11th, Yeong-su, who was the "first impression popular man," became a "zero-vote man," and Yeong-cheol, who had been a "zero-vote man," became a "first-date popular man," creating a dramatic reversal.
Earlier, after finishing the "self-introduction time," the season 30 single men and women returned and shared their changed feelings in their respective rooms. Sun-ja, reacting to Yeong-su's comment that his ideal type was "cat-faced," said "I'm more of a bread-face so it won't work" and gave up on her feelings for Yeong-su. Young-suk guessed that Young-ho chose her not because of "liking" but because of the "horse dance," and she showed new interest in Gwang-su, who majored in engineering. Hyeon-suk said she wanted to get to know Yeong-cheol and Sang-cheol, who, like her, run businesses. Meanwhile, Sang-cheol revealed to the single men that "I want to talk to all six people no matter what," and Yeong-sik worried about Yeong-ja's job, which requires rotational on-site work.
At the same time, Yeong-su went to find Yeong-ja and suggested a walk. Yeong-su explained the reason he mustered the courage to ask for a conversation by saying, "Honestly, it's not okay about the rotational work. But I don't think it's something to sort out alone." He then confessed, "To be honest, my first choice is Ms. Yeong-ja." Other single men also rushed to the women's dormitory to look for the women they were interested in. Sang-cheol asked Hyeon-suk for a conversation and asked Hyeon-suk, who is from Canada, "Where will your future residence be?" But Hyeon-suk did not answer properly, and Sang-cheol revealed to production, "I think it's hard for me to live abroad for a long time."
Young-ho called Young-suk and appealed, "You didn't choose me in the first impressions, but Young-suk caught my eye from the start." Young-suk then became confident that Young-ho liked her and said, "If the woman makes the (date) choice, I would choose Young-ho." Young-ho responded, "Me too~." The two then maintained a warm atmosphere, even pre-selecting their date menu. Young-suk mentioned her family, saying, "My family is so close that we don't go into our rooms and all gather in the living room. I want to meet someone who can accept a close-knit family relationship." Young-ho, who said he grew up in a family completely opposite to Young-suk's, smiled and said, "Hearing that it's a harmonious family raised my favorability." Gwang-su, who called out Ok-sun, said his "unassumingness" of getting along with anyone was his "charm point," and complimented Ok-sun, "You have a pretty smile. A person whose smile is pretty is my ideal." Yeong-su and Yeong-ja had a private conversation that went well over an hour, and Yeong-su showed he was smitten with Yeong-ja, saying, "This is fun. I want to stay longer."
The long-awaited first date was conducted by choice of the single women. Yeong-su, who stepped up first and shouted, "I'm lonely~," became, to everyone's surprise, a "zero-vote man." Young-ho received Young-suk's "pick," and Yeong-sik received Yeong-ja's choice, leaving Yeong-su frustrated. Earlier, Yeong-ja, who had talked with Yeong-su for over an hour, told production, "We talked earlier in the afternoon and my feelings became ambiguous. I don't think Yeong-su will surpass Yeong-sik in terms of excitement, so I may have to reject him later." Yeong-cheol, who had been a "zero-vote man," became a "reverse popular man" thanks to the choices of Sun-ja and Ok-sun. Gwang-su confirmed he had "zero votes," but said, "I got competitive spirit," and rekindled his determination, while Sang-cheol became the lead of a "2:1 date" after being chosen by Jeong-suk and Hyeon-suk.
Sang-cheol, who immediately started the "2:1 date," presented hot packs and vitamins to the two women. He also wore glasses for night driving to showcase a "smart look" and raise favorability. However, the warm atmosphere lasted only briefly. During the meal, when Hyeon-suk posed a "realistic question," Sang-cheol showed the opposite view and abruptly entered into a "verbal spat." When Hyeon-suk said, "If we have children after marriage, I want to focus on childcare for about five years," Sang-cheol replied, "Then I'll do five years of childcare too." Unlike the two's subtle "power play," Jeong-suk agreed with Sang-cheol's opinion, saying, "I don't want to cut off my career. I'm grateful for moms who pack lunches, but I'm also grateful when parents both work."
Right after, during a "1:1 conversation" with Jeong-suk, Sang-cheol felt inwardly uncomfortable at Jeong-suk repeatedly checking the time. Jeong-suk explained, "I'm worried Hyeon-suk will be waiting," but after the "1:1 conversation," she told production, "I think it's okay to stop considering him now," indicating her interest in Sang-cheol had faded. Next, Hyeon-suk entered a "1:1 conversation" and admired Sang-cheol's determination as an "effortful person" who said he would do his best until the last day even if he didn't find someone who completely matched him, and she said, "I liked that about him," reigniting her feelings for Sang-cheol. But Sang-cheol told production, "I think I'll learn more about Ms. Jeong-suk, and I don't particularly want to make time to talk with Ms. Hyeon-suk."
On his first date with Young-suk, Young-ho went to eat cheonggukjang. Young-ho revealed it was a kind of test, saying, "Honestly, if the woman on a date thinks this cheonggukjang menu is a no-go, then she and I aren't compatible." Fortunately, Young-suk said she liked it, "The smell is so good," and the two had a deep conversation about life views. After the date, Young-suk said, "It was a perfect time," but added that she would "decide her feelings about Young-ho after getting to know others as well."
The "zero-vote duo" Yeong-su and Gwang-su went to a Chinese restaurant to eat the "solitary set." But the jajangmyeon ingredients were sold out, so the two had to share one bowl. As Yeong-su ate the jajangmyeon reluctantly, he left most of the food, saying, "It tastes like it has flavor but no flavor." Shortly after, he confessed to production, "If Ms. Yeong-ja clearly expresses (that she doesn't like me), I'll cleanly let go, but if not, I'll keep showing interest." The following teaser captured a laughter-filled date between Yeong-sik and Yeong-ja, and the "appeal war" between Sun-ja and Ok-sun vying for Yeong-cheol, raising curiosity for the next broadcast.
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