The love lines on 'I Am SOLO, Then Love Continues' became even more complicated on the third day.
On the episode aired on the 18th, the ENA and SBS Plus variety show revealed the rapidly changing love lines at the 'Solo Guesthouse' following the 'Four Seasons Date.'
On this day, Ok-soon from the 24th season went on a 'Four Seasons Date' with Mr. Kwon. Ok-soon expressed her excitement when Mr. Kwon opened the car door for her, saying, "I get thrilled by things like this. I usually open the door myself." Mr. Kwon, taken aback, responded, "That's really funny." Later, at the restaurant, Ok-soon flirted with Mr. Kwon, saying, "Cooking is my way of appealing," to which Mr. Kwon suggested buying ingredients on the way back to the guesthouse, disappointing Ok-soon.
In an awkward atmosphere, Ok-soon continued to express her willingness to adapt to Mr. Kwon, but he pointed out that her straightforward flirting seemed insincere. Ok-soon, frustrated, insisted she was just being genuine.
After the date, Ok-soon told the production team in an interview that she didn't feel compatible with Mr. Kwon, while Mr. Kwon regretted not using his date opportunity with Ok-soon from the 23rd season, his 'first choice.'
Meanwhile, Ok-soon from the 23rd season shared her mixed feelings about Mr. Kang and Mr. Han with other solo women at the guesthouse. When Mr. Kang emerged from his room, Mr. Na scolded him for staying inside while someone was eagerly waiting for him. Mr. Kang, unaware, laughed it off, which annoyed Ok-soon.
Mr. Kang mistakenly assumed that Ok-soon and Mr. Han were getting along, prompting Young-sook from the 11th season to suggest that Ok-soon and Mr. Kang should make a decision soon. When asked about her 'crushes,' Ok-soon admitted to having two, but Mr. Kang seemed oblivious, frustrating Ok-soon further.
Mr. Han then appeared, awkwardly passing by with water, which made Mr. Kang realize the budding tension between Mr. Han and Ok-soon. Upset, Ok-soon retreated to her room, and Mr. Na urged Mr. Kang to follow her and talk, but Mr. Kang hesitated, asking Young-sook to step up instead.
Mr. Han later confided in Young-sook, expressing his intention to focus solely on Ok-soon from the 23rd season. Young-sook acknowledged his decision but later jokingly criticized Mr. Han's looks in an interview. She also expressed regret to Mr. Kwon for not pursuing Ok-soon from the 23rd season.
Mr. Kim, who went on a 'convenience store shopping' trip with Sun-ja from the 23rd season, tried to impress her with a dance he couldn't perform during a talent show. Sun-ja, feeling pressured, avoided the topic. Despite this, Mr. Kim later asked Sun-ja for another conversation, leading her to express her frustrations to Kwang-soo from the 23rd season over the phone, eventually breaking down in tears. After composing herself, Sun-ja rejected Mr. Kim's advances, but he remained hopeful for another chance.
Sun-ja felt her rejection wasn't taken seriously and found Mr. Kim's dance proposal overwhelming. Mr. Kim explained he only wanted to make things more enjoyable.
Around the same time, Mr. Na confessed his feelings to Ok-soon from the 24th season, who acknowledged his interest but quickly moved on to a room with Mr. Kim and Mr. Kang. There, Mr. Kim requested a private conversation with Ok-soon, who revealed he was her 'first impression pick' and flirted with him.
In an interview, Ok-soon admitted she was strategizing for another date selection, refusing to accept zero votes. The preview for the next episode showed the women, not the men, making date selections, leaving the men anxiously waiting under a parasol, heightening anticipation for the upcoming broadcast.
Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr