Romance Blossoms for Sim Kwon-ho and His Fan on 'Joseon's Love Guru'

Sim Kwon-ho (55) finds himself in a budding romance with his devoted fan, known as the 'Hong Sam Lady,' on the TV Chosun show 'Joseon's Love Guru.'

In a preview clip for the episode airing on the 20th, viewers catch a glimpse of the heartwarming text exchanges between Sim Kwon-ho and the Hong Sam Lady. After news of Sim's early-stage liver cancer diagnosis, the Hong Sam Lady visits his home with a gift of red ginseng. In return, Sim expresses his affection by sending her homemade omegitteok, a traditional Korean rice cake.

Two days later, the Hong Sam Lady responds with a playful message, "Oppaang, the omegitteok arrived~~, I'm so touched, I'll enjoy it," using an affectionate tone. The studio's hosts are left speechless by the sweet exchange, especially when she affectionately calls him 'Oppaang.'

Choi Sung-kook exclaims, "She's really keeping him on his toes," as he reacts to the real-time flirtation. Kang Soo-ji adds, "When she calls him 'Oppa,' it's a done deal," acknowledging the romantic tension between the two. The heart-fluttering moments of Sim Kwon-ho and the Hong Sam Lady, who is experiencing love for the first time in 55 years, will be revealed in the full episode.

'Joseon's Love Guru' airs on the 20th at 10 PM.

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