I'm SOLO 31 opened the door to a full-fledged romance war, and Kyungsoo, who resembles Gong Yoo, drew particular attention.
On the 8th episode of ENA and SBS Plus's real dating program 'Solonara 31beonji', the occupations and ages of 14 single men and women were revealed through self-introductions. Even after the introductions, Kyungsoo remained the center of attention, and the single men and women, who began to move hearts in different ways, were depicted in an interesting way.
On the first night at 'Solonara 31beonji', Sunja worked hard in the kitchen, showing her diligent side by packing even seasonings on her shopping list. Watching this, Youngsoo expressed interest, saying, "Sunja also seems like the type to keep working." Immediately after, Youngsoo confessed in an interview with the production team, "Right now, there's no one who catches my eye except Sunja." At the meal table, a pleasant atmosphere formed under Oksun's lead. Oksun, who revealed her MBTI as E (extrovert), appealed, "I'm actually an I (introvert) collector!", saying she approaches introverted people more actively. In fact, Oksun emitted a cheerful charm between Youngho and Sangcheol, two 'I' men. Youngcheol also warmed up to Youngsook, his first impression pick, by making her a private highball, and Youngsook indicated increased interest in Youngcheol in front of the production team, saying, "I wondered if he was this considerate, and it makes me flutter."
Kyungsoo casually enjoyed the attention from the single women. When Youngja asked, "Have you ever been told you look like Gong Yoo?", he couldn't hide his laughter, saying, "Oh no, this is serious, really~." Watching this, MC Defconn joked, "He's handsome so he doesn't work, he just puts his hands in his pockets and talks~," provoking laughter with jealousy.
Soon after, Sunja wondered about Kyungsoo in an interview with the production team, saying, "If I talk and get closer to Kyungsoo, won't there be some new side that only I see?", and Youngsook also showed favor by responding to Kyungsoo's 'small talk' with 'big reactions.' After the meal, Kyungsoo wiped the foam from Jungsook's face while she was washing dishes and naturally handed her a peeled tangerine. Jungsook said, "That was a bit of a heart-fluttering point," and grew fond of Kyungsoo.
Around the same time, Youngsook and Youngcheol carried on a deeper conversation. Youngcheol said, "I want to keep talking with Youngsook," and the two had long talks about self-improvement and dating styles. After the conversation, Youngcheol praised Youngsook in an interview, saying, "I like the feeling that she lives her life earnestly," and Youngsook said, "I still don't know well," while revealing, "My top choice is Kyungsoo." Oksun created a more intimate atmosphere with Youngho. Oksun flirted, saying, "You're very handsome," and, "Are your dating cells coming back to life?", and Youngho responded to such expressions of interest, saying, "It wasn't burdensome, (I thought his personality seemed good) it was fun." But Sangcheol also requested a 1:1 conversation with Oksun, forming a triangle. Sangcheol confessed in an interview with the production team, "My interest in Oksun keeps growing."
On the second morning, the single women talked about Kyungsoo while putting on makeup. Youngsook said, "I'm curious about Kyungsoo and Youngcheol," Junghee said, "I'm into Youngsoo and Kyungsoo!", and Youngja said in unison, "I've changed too. To Kyungsoo." Sunja also emphasized, "My one pick has always been Kyungsoo." Youngja showed her intention to join the 'Kyungsoo war', saying, "I want to break that mystique once." Then Jungsook won a 'gwiin date' with Kyungsoo and enjoyed a morning date. After the breakfast date, Jungsook smiled in front of the production team, saying, "That was the best part of the day," and Kyungsoo said flatly, "It felt like a natural meal, not bad." Junghee quietly got closer to Youngsik. Youngsik, who asked Junghee to talk the previous night, openly showed his interest, saying, "If there's no feeling, I wouldn't have had this conversation." That morning, when oil splattered as Junghee fried an egg, Youngsik shielded it with a plate, displaying a sweet side.
After breakfast, the 'self-introduction time' finally began. First, Youngsoo said, "I am a car designer and my hobbies are martial arts, boxing and marathon," and added, "I want to meet someone cool rather than just pretty and build a family." Youngho is a third-year dentist who opened a practice in Ulsan and revealed an emotional side, saying, "I prefer music and movies to activities. I sometimes cry while playing games." Youngsik, an IT project manager, appealed, "I can take responsibility for family and childrearing." Youngcheol, who works at H Steel, said, "I want a comfortable relationship like friends." Gwangsu, an engineer at S Electronics, emphasized, "If it's a long-distance relationship, I might quit my job and move there," earning a reputation as a 'devoted lover.' Sangcheol, a 10-year lawyer, said, "My goal is a quick marriage," and Kyungsoo, who runs an optical shop, said, "There are four people I want to get to know," causing the single women to stir.
The single women also boasted solid careers and diverse charms. Youngsook said, "I work as a director at a public corporation, and my hobby is visiting real estate on weekends. I'm goal-oriented and have a challenging nature." Jungsook, a ballet instructor, listed "someone I can respect" as her ideal type. Sunja, a book designer, showed both sensibility and practical skills with poetry recitation and cooking, and Youngja, who works at a civil engineering company, appealed strong practical skills. Oksun, who belongs to an airline's strategic planning team, attracted attention by revealing a past that included serving as a spokesperson for a prominent presidential candidate. Hyunsook revealed a top credential as an 11-year director at a policy bank, and Junghee, a Germany-educated car designer, showed a straightforward dating style.
After the self-introductions, the single women gathered in a room to share their true feelings. There, Youngja revealed her concern, saying, "It seems everything will go to Kyungsoo, so maybe I should safely go to Youngsik." Sunja also said, "There's almost no change," and said she would look into Kyungsoo, Youngho, and Youngsoo, who showed interest in her. In the men's dorm, Youngsoo said, "I'm curious about Junghee, who has the same profession," and Youngcheol conveyed that he was more interested in the stable-style Youngja than the progressive-style Youngsook. Youngsik also showed a changed mind, saying, "I don't think I match well with Sunja." Kyungsoo confessed, "I want to get to know three people: Youngsook, Jungsook and Junghee."
Broadcast on ENA and SBS Plus at 10:30 p.m. on Wed., the 15th.
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