Tensions Rise on 'I Am SOLO: Love Continues' as Contestant Draws the Line

Rumors are swirling in online communities about a potential real-life romance between Young-sik from the 20th season and Young-ja from the 25th season of 'I Am SOLO: Love Continues.' Meanwhile, on the show, Young-sik from the 20th season clearly drew a line with Sun-ja from the 25th season.

On the episode aired on the 23rd, SBS Plus and ENA's reality show 'I Am SOLO: Love Continues' (referred to as 'Solo Love Continues') featured a fierce competition for a date and the unfolding romance in the Solo Guesthouse - One More Time special.

During the episode, Sun-ja from the 17th season returned to the women's room and shared her awkward relationship with Young-sik from the 20th season. Listening to this, Sun-ja from the 25th season confessed, "What should I do? I also wanted to talk to Young-sik from the 20th season." She added, "Hearing Sun-ja from the 17th season, my confidence has dropped." Hyun-sook from the 27th season encouraged her, saying, "Why not? Go ahead and talk to him."

Sun-ja from the 25th season approached Young-sik from the 20th season, who was alone in the room, to initiate a conversation. She admitted, "I thought if I didn't express myself, you might think I'm not interested." However, Young-sik responded, "With more than half of the Solo Guesthouse schedule over, it's hard for me to think about getting to know someone better or embracing them. Didn't I not even start a conversation with you today? I decided I should close my heart."

After the awkward conversation, Sun-ja from the 25th season expressed her frustration to the production team, saying, "Should I have talked to him earlier this morning? He is the one I feel a romantic attraction to."

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