"Dolsing N Mosol" revealed the first meeting between divorced women and never-dated men.
On the 14th, MBC Every1 and E Channel variety show "Dolsing N Mosol" premiered. "Dolsing N Mosol" is a provocative-format variety show in which divorced women who have bitterly experienced the end of relationships and never-dated men who have never even experienced the start of a relationship enroll together in a "dating boarding school" to find partners.
That day Chae Jeong-an said, "Until now there have been many dating shows where divorced people meet divorced people and never-dated people meet never-dated people. But this is the first time I've seen such polar opposites, divorced people and never-dated people, meet," she said in amazement. Nucksal said, "I'm not the type to enjoy watching dating shows. I cringe and think, 'what's wrong with them.' I empathize a lot, so it's hard to watch. When I saw this title, I immediately thought, 'the extreme dopamine era has arrived. A meeting between the returned and those who have never even started? It's over,'" expressing his anticipation.
Kim Poong said, "Actually, Dolsing N Mosol is a lion and a tiger. They are both big cats but cannot mix. They've been put together. A liger could appear," he said. When asked, "Do you think a successful couple will come out of this?" he confidently replied, "They will. It has to come out. 'Liger' will appear," drawing attention.
Afterwards, the participants' first meeting was shown. The first applicant appeared on the show at his younger sibling's request; he was a never-dated man. Never-dated man 1 said, "I was a bit embarrassed, but since an opportunity arose, I wanted to seize it. I think embarrassment and excitement coexist," he said. Shy by nature, he said, "There was someone I was interested in, but I hesitated whether I wanted to be close as a friend or liked them as a woman. I kept watching from afar and hesitating whether to approach or not, and I missed chances," but added, "I can't be shy anymore. I have to change now," expressing his determination.
The second never-dated man was a professional. He said, "My maternal grandfather was an oriental medicine doctor. He was involved in packaging and producing herbal medicines and in the business of delivering and distributing them. While pursuing a doctoral program, I'm learning the family business to take it over," and named his ideal type as "a professional woman. Since my family is made up of professionals, someone who can converse with us. An intellectual who can discuss humanities topics, an old-fashioned 'new woman' style. Divorced women are fine. But I prefer those without children. It would be noisy because of the relationship with the ex-husband. Even among divorced people, there are those without children. Some haven't officially registered their marriage, so I don't think that matters," he said, stating his conviction.
Next, the third never-dated man was a graduate of all-boys middle and high schools, an engineering college, and the military. He said his ideal type was, "I look at fashion a bit more than looks. Someone who dresses well. Someone who looks better in a skirt than pants."
The divorced women participants were also revealed. The first divorced woman explained, "I held a wedding in Nov. 2024 and divorced in Oct. last year. Opportunities to meet people are limited in the area, and there are no men to meet in Jinju. My acquaintances are all connected to my ex-husband. People around me cheered me on a lot and told me to apply. I think that was a big factor."
The second divorced woman drew attention with a flashy platinum-blond style. She said, "This is my daily look. I always go out like this. My mother always says, 'Can't you not use so much blush?' but I like it. I've always been like this since childhood. So my friends say, 'Did you just come from a music show?' to that extent," and explained, "It's awkward to say I was married, so I tell my ex-friends I'm 'unopened used goods.' It was during COVID that I rushed into marriage. We never had a formal meeting between families or a proper ceremony, and our parents never met. We separated the next year, in Nov. 2022," she explained.
She continued, "I thought we would have a normal relationship, but it didn't work out. The mothers of men I contacted and met even had scenarios like 'not until the day my eyes are filled with dirt' a couple of times. Clearly there were people who liked me, but once they learned the circumstances later, it was difficult for things to proceed naturally," explaining why she decided to appear on the show. But as divorced woman 2 entered the auditorium, never-dated man 3 muttered to himself, "Eliminated... I guess not...," shocking the MCs. Nucksal was flustered, saying, "Did he say that out loud? Was this dubbed later? He spoke his inner thoughts like in a cartoon," and Kim Poong lamented, "Right now never-dated men 1 and 3 contrast: number 1 swallows what he should say, and number 3 keeps blurting out what he shouldn't," expressing regret.
Never-dated man 4 was a martial arts black belt. He said, "I practiced kendo until recently and hold a 4th dan in hapkido, a 4th dan in judo, and a 2nd dan in taekwondo. I am overall 10th grade. I served as an officer in the 1st Airborne. As an adult, excitement seems to have disappeared. I've loved as a loner many times. There was only one person I truly felt for, and I kept that feeling inside. My ideal type is someone clear, pure, and responsive. My weakness is being a bit short. I'm attracted to taller people," he explained.
The fifth never-dated man attracted attention with a somewhat awkward demeanor. He said, "I'm not proactive with women and tend to be very shy. Even when introduced, it doesn't work out well. I think it's because I can't actively make advances. Once I confessed, dated for two weeks, and broke up. We promised to date, but I forgot and played soccer, so my girlfriend didn't like it," he revealed, shocking the MCs. He has two younger sisters. The youngest cares for him, and the older sister says, 'Live alone, brother,' and 'Being alone is better.' She seems displeased with me. I'm clueless, so..." he confessed frankly.
Meanwhile, the sixth never-dated man said, "I don't know why women don't come around me. Even when I'm introduced to someone, it feels off. Nothing resonates. I wonder if I should really meet them. I'm just too tired, and that thought comes first," and named actress Go Youn-jung as his ideal type. He explained, "She's pretty, but I think I prefer slightly huskier voices," adding that divorced women would be fine: "I haven't experienced it, but she has, right? She would guide shy me well. I'd depend on her a lot," he answered positively. But regarding children he said, "That won't work," shaking his head. However, in the following preview, never-dated man 6 was shown crying, saying, "Whether they have a child or not, I'm willing to convince my parents. I could love that child with all my heart," raising curiosity.
The third divorced woman stood out with her tall height and slim figure. When asked, "Is a short man okay?" she replied, "I don't mind. From my previous dating experiences, height wasn't that important," and said, "(Even a never-dated man) might be fine. Because the recruitment said 'divorced and never-dated,' I wondered if it was a meeting of extremes. Honestly, if someone is never-dated, people might easily assume there's a reason they haven't dated. Still, they came here and gathered the courage to participate. They even know they'll meet divorced people and still chose to come, so I think it's fine," she said.
In particular, the divorced woman drew attention with the meaningful remark, "I haven't really been married, but I'm divorced." She said, "I tend to dress flamboyantly. I get a lot of attention when I wear all black or a luxurious look because it suits me," showing her charm, and revealed, "I've contacted never-dated men before but never met them in person. Because I was too proactive, it seemed burdensome for them," she said.
The fifth divorced woman said, "X entered the wedding hall? It was about a year and a half after we met. I thought a happy married life would unfold, but around six months after marriage things that betrayed trust kept appearing, and one day while eating I couldn't breathe. I was taken to the emergency room for hyperventilation. I felt my body's condition myself. From three months later we began living apart and naturally divorced," she recounted her experience. She added, "Honestly, there's a big gap between never-dated people and divorced people. I wondered if it would be possible, but I think I could experience a truly pure, unblemished, maidenly love. It could be sincere. But there will be clumsy parts. I can't imagine how much trouble might arise," she expressed her anticipation.
Finally, the sixth divorced woman to appear was Park Hye-kyung, who came from Love after Divorce season 5. Although she had formed a final couple with Shim Gyu-deok at the time, she recalled an unpleasant relationship, saying, "I went on 'Love after Divorce' to meet someone truly good, but there was none of the behavior that comes from liking someone. It felt like the relationship could have been left to me alone." She then confessed her desire to love again, saying, "I just want some stability. At least when I have worries it's hard to share them with friends. There are things you can only tell your boyfriend. I need that in that sense."
Afterwards, the participants chose nicknames to be called instead of their real names. The never-dated men named themselves Rookie, Joji, Hyeonmu, Nakhwa yusu, Maengkkongi, and Sugumjihwamoktocheonhaemyung, and the divorced women chose Dubaijjondeuk cookie, Seoul Mouse, Pingpong, Firefly moth, Camellia, and Radish. When all cast members were revealed, Nucksal delivered a blunt line, "To be honest, I'm sorry for the never-dated men, but there aren't many who can rely on looks," drawing laughter.
Kim Poong said, "That's unknown," and Nucksal firmly said, "I want to say the balance is a bit off." Kim Poong said, "We got married too, didn't we? People like us too," and Nucksal replied, "Actually, when I go out I'm very low-ranked. I've been married and have kids. I'm not very popular either, so I understand these people's feelings," and admonished, "Men, don't think you'll win with looks. Be kind and considerate. Listen to others' stories well. Please don't put food in your mouth first when the food comes; talk slowly together and don't stare only at the food," unleashing a scolding that caused uproarious laughter.
After the first greetings, the cast went on their first dates. The format had the never-dated men approach the divorced women they liked and choose a date partner. Each divorced woman could receive date requests from up to two men. Maengkkongi and Rookie chose Dubaijjondeuk cookie; Hyeonmu and Nakhwa yusu ran to Firefly moth. Joji chose Pingpong, and Sugumjihwamoktocheonhaemyung chose Camellia, while Seoul Mouse and Radish received zero votes.
During this process, Sugumjihwamoktocheonhaemyung said, "My heart was going toward Dubaijjondeuk cookie. I really wanted to go, but due to distance I was at too much of a diagonal and I was wearing work boots. Actually, I'm really good at running. If I'd been wearing sneakers, I would have come in first," and added, "In the pre-interview I mentioned actress Go Youn-jung, and that person really resembles Go Youn-jung a lot. So when Dubaijjondeuk cookie spoke, I couldn't look; I was so nervous," delivering a twist.
Moreover, during the date Joji told Pingpong, "Children are a bit of a burden. I think raising someone else's kid would be tough. It's hard enough to raise my own child," a blunt remark that cooled the mood. Pingpong drew a line, saying, "He appealed to me many times. He said he couldn't accept divorced people with children. It's natural he might think that; it's such a big issue. Then this is where the conversation ends," showing she would not cross that line.
Seeing this, Chae Jeong-an said, "I can sense something among the women," and shook her head, saying, "It's uncomfortable." Nucksal emphasized, "Male participants will probably say right now that having children is almost a burden in this state. But we'll have to see how that changes as episodes progress."
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