Kang Yu-kyung found herself in a state of shock after discovering that Park Woo-yeol's nickname was 'Salt Bread' during their first date, despite exchanging 'texts' with him. The episode recorded a viewership rating of 0.4%, marking the fourth consecutive week of ratings in the 0% range. Season 5 is currently experiencing historically low engagement.
The fourth episode of Channel A's 'Heart Signal 5', aired on the 5th, featured the 'Celebrity Prediction Panel' including Yoon Jong-shin, Lee Sang-min, Kim Eana, Roy Kim, and Tsuki. Female participants chose 'life books' related to love from the male participants for their first official dates.
Both Kang Yu-kyung and Jung Gyu-ri sent 'texts' to Park Woo-yeol after their first dates, showing a 'direct' approach. However, when Park Woo-yeol sent a 'text' to Kang Yu-kyung under the nickname 'Salt Bread', it left both women in shock and confusion.
On the fourth day at the 'Signal House', Jung Gyu-ri hoped to see Park Woo-yeol but encountered Kim Seo-won instead. They discussed Kim Seo-won's 'life book' and shared their views on love. Jung Gyu-ri admitted, "I don't really believe in fate," to which Kim Seo-won replied, "We were strangers until a few days ago, and now we're here because you chose my 'life book'. Isn't this fate?" This made Jung Gyu-ri smile. After the date, Jung Gyu-ri expressed satisfaction, saying, "I really enjoyed the time I spent with Seo-won."
Kang Yu-kyung eagerly awaited her 'crush' Park Woo-yeol, and when he appeared, she couldn't contain her laughter. She said, "I recognized him from afar," with a bright smile, prompting Kim Eana to comment, "That smile is something you can't fake." The two then conversed at Park Woo-yeol's favorite café. Park Woo-yeol shared about his 'life book', expressing curiosity about Kang Yu-kyung's different charm, saying, "It's like being drawn to something you've never experienced before."
Kang Yu-kyung blushed, and Park Woo-yeol joked, "Are you nervous or just cold?" Kang Yu-kyung replied, "I'm not sure if it's the cold weather or the situation making me nervous," to which Park Woo-yeol found her candidness endearing.
Kim Min-joo, who had the 'benefit' of dating two men, first met Kim Sung-min. They picked books for each other at a bookstore, creating a sweet atmosphere, and continued their comfortable conversation over dinner. Kim Eana noted, "Sung-min seems to find Min-joo very cute," showing her support.
Next, Kim Min-joo met Jung Jun-hyun at a café. They discussed their favorite movies and hobbies, and after dining, they drove to the Han River. Kim Min-joo asked, "How was it meeting me today?" Jung Jun-hyun replied, "You have a good personality and make people comfortable, but I didn't feel we matched. I tend to observe people for a long time," leaving Kim Min-joo taken aback. She later admitted, "I thought we had a good conversation, so his words were quite shocking."
After the first dates, the participants gathered at the 'Signal House' to discuss their experiences. Kim Sung-min noticed that his 'crush' Kang Yu-kyung seemed closer to Park Woo-yeol after their date, feeling somewhat upset. Kang Yu-kyung's expression darkened when Park Woo-yeol sat next to Jung Gyu-ri after returning from a date with Kim Seo-won.
Amidst the tense atmosphere, participants expressed their feelings through 'texts'. Kang Yu-kyung sent a 'text' to Park Woo-yeol, with whom she had arranged a 'carpool' for the next day. Despite enjoying her date with Kim Seo-won, Jung Gyu-ri also sent a 'text' to Park Woo-yeol, showing her 'direct' instincts. Kim Min-joo expressed her feelings to Kim Sung-min through a 'text', and was delighted to receive one back, confirming mutual interest. Meanwhile, Kim Seo-won sent a 'text' to Jung Gyu-ri but remained at 'zero votes' on the fourth day. Jung Jun-hyun also sent a 'text' to Kim Min-joo but received none in return.
Finally, Park Woo-yeol sent a 'text' to Kang Yu-kyung under the nickname 'Salt Bread'. However, instead of being happy, Kang Yu-kyung was shocked. She had been convinced that the 'text' sender 'Crazy Hamster' was Park Woo-yeol, only to find out his nickname was 'Salt Bread', leaving her in a state of confusion. Kang Yu-kyung wondered, "Did I misunderstand Woo-yeol's feelings?" Jung Gyu-ri also couldn't smile despite receiving a 'text' from Kim Seo-won, as she didn't get one from Park Woo-yeol.
Observing the situation, Yoon Jong-shin aptly commented, "Both women are waist-deep in Woo-yeol's swamp," while Roy Kim added, "They're barely breathing with their noses above water," predicting an intensifying romantic storm due to Park Woo-yeol.
Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr