Romantic Sparks Fly Between Pungja and Joo Woo-jae on 'Save Me! Holmes'

Recently, TV personality Pungja, who has reportedly lost 17kg, shared a romantic moment with model Joo Woo-jae.

On the episode of MBC's variety show 'Save Me! Holmes' aired on the 28th, Pungja, Joo Woo-jae, and broadcaster Kim Dae-ho embarked on a journey to Taebaek, Gangwon Province. Pungja and Joo Woo-jae's chemistry brought smiles to viewers' faces.

At the beginning of the show, when Pungja brought up food, Joo Woo-jae joked, "Are we talking about food again? I'll keep up with you today," making everyone laugh. The panelists teased Joo Woo-jae, asking, "Who are you trying to keep up with?" He quickly clarified, "I meant as a colleague."

When they visited an apartment for miners at an altitude of 700m, the atmosphere turned intriguing. As Pungja expressed fear at the sight of an eerie abandoned house, Joo Woo-jae flirted, saying, "Stay put, I'll go in." Yang Se-hyung and Park Na-rae commented, "They look great together. This is the start of a love line." Park Na-rae added, "Didn't he say 'baby' instead of 'stay put'?" Joo Woo-jae denied, saying, "I misspoke."

Joo Woo-jae also showed a considerate side by offering a fan to Pungja, who was struggling with the heat. The panelists remarked, "Joo Woo-jae is doing things he doesn't usually do. He's really flirting." Joo Woo-jae explained, "It's just humanity," but Yang Se-hyung joked, "Seeing Woo-jae makes me want to date. It feels like watching a romance show."

The episode also showcased Kim Dae-ho's easygoing nature. Upon arriving in Taebaek, Kim Dae-ho headed to a house at an altitude of 1,000m. He excitedly noted, "There's no electricity, gas, or water facilities there. It's a village where naturalists live."

At the 1,000m high house, Kim Dae-ho enjoyed the natural breeze, saying, "The natural wind seems to eliminate the smell of dog food from my body. It's a natural deodorizer." Climbing a ladder to the roof, he joked, "I might buy this house as it is."

After touring the house, Kim Dae-ho enjoyed local specialties, makgeolli and instant noodles, purchased from a local store. Gulping down four types of makgeolli, he exclaimed out the window, "It's so delicious!" eliciting laughter. He added, "Once I'm ready, I'd like to live like this. The high altitude makes it cool and a pleasant environment to live in."

Reporter Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr