Jimin and Jeyeon brought their romantic journey to a perfect conclusion with a final date at an amusement park, completing their narrative from Italy to Seoul.
On the 20th episode of Channel A's dating show 'Heart Pairing,' the ten residents of the 'Seoul Pairing House'—Sangyoon, Sua, Woojae, Jeyeon, Jimin, Ji-won, Chanhyung, Changhwan, Chaeun, and Haneul—engaged in a '1 Night 2 Days Home Date,' bringing them closer to their 'final choice.'
Through the home date, where only couples who chose each other could proceed to a private house, Woojae and Ji-won, Jimin and Jeyeon, and Chanhyung and Chaeun paired up, gaining more 'certainty' about each other. Meanwhile, Sangyoon, Sua, Haneul, and Changhwan, who failed to match, remained in the 'Pairing House,' experiencing a complex mix of emotions that heightened the show's engagement.
Jimin greeted Jeyeon with a happier smile than usual during their '1 Night 2 Days Home Date.' Both wore outfits they favored during their Florence date. Despite being inexperienced in cooking, Jeyeon declared she would cook for Jimin and prepared 'bulgogi,' leading to Jimin's enthusiastic eating. During their intimate dinner, Jeyeon expressed her feelings, saying, "I became certain when you mistakenly came to me before our 'Christmas Eve' date," and shared her favorite photo from her album with Jimin, showing their closeness.
As night fell, Jimin apologized, "I'm sorry for making judgments on my own, but thank you for opening your heart," extending his hand to Jeyeon, who quickly took it, showing rapid progress in their relationship.
The next day, for their 'finale date,' Jimin remembered Jeyeon's love for amusement parks and took her there. They recommended headbands to each other, becoming adorably cute as 'JiJeyeon.' They took a sweet 'two-shot' against the beautiful night view and captured 'four-cut photos,' reminiscent of their 'first contract date,' deepening their gaze into each other's eyes. Arriving at the carousel, they recalled the one they saw together in Florence during their first date, completing their narrative arc, which amazed the 5 MCs.
While walking down the street, they shared a five-second gaze that captivated both the studio and viewers. As fireworks lit up the sky, Jimin held Jeyeon's hand, watching the display. As they left the amusement park, snow, which Jimin had wished to see with Jeyeon, began to fall, creating a 'beautiful ending.' The 5 MCs, who watched their date breathlessly, declared, "Legendary date achieved, the two are 'officially a couple from today,'" fully charging the romantic atmosphere.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr