On the episode aired on November 1st on SBS Plus and ENA, the first meeting and first impression voting results of the 31st season's solo participants were revealed. The star of the episode was undoubtedly Young-sook.
Young-sook, who caught attention with her tall stature and fair skin, shared her surprising background. Notably, she revealed that she had been in a long-term relationship for seven years in her 20s, which piqued viewers' interest.
After the breakup, she pursued self-improvement by participating in fitness competitions, showcasing her passionate lifestyle. MCs Defconn and Lee Yi-kyung were immediately impressed, exclaiming, "She's my pick," and "She's the one with the best first impression."
Meanwhile, the focus on Young-sook left the other female contestants struggling. Jung-sook, Ok-soon, Hyun-sook, and Jung-hee received no votes, each recording a 'zero' in the tally. Among the seven male contestants, four chose Young-sook, while the remaining three split their votes between Soon-ja (2 votes) and Young-ja (1 vote), highlighting a stark contrast in fortunes from the very first day.
Additionally, the episode introduced unique male contestants like Young-soo, who appeared with a bruised face, and Young-sik, dubbed '3-second Seo Kang-joon,' further heightening interest in the unfolding romance surrounding 'vote magnet' Young-sook.
Reporter Na-yeon Jo, TenAsia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr