An unprecedented scene of a '5:1 date' was born in the 24th season of 'I Am Solo'.
In the episode aired on the 5th, SBS Plus and ENA's reality dating program 'I Am Solo' showcased a historic moment where Ok-soon swept all the votes from the men: Young-soo, Young-ho, Young-cheol, Young-sik, and Sang-cheol. In contrast, Young-sook, Soon-ja, Young-ja, and Hyun-sook all received '0 votes' due to the 'Ok-soon vote storm', leaving them feeling bitter.
On the morning of the 4th day at 'Solo Nara 24', Young-sik called Ok-soon. He appealed, "I will choose you in the end. Whether you choose me or not, I respect and support you." To this, Ok-soon replied, "I said in the production interview that if it's a date (chosen by the women), I would choose you." However, Young-sik became 'frozen' due to Ok-soon's statement and couldn't continue, saying, "I'm just so happy..."
Then, Ok-soon brought up the topic of the beef soup that Young-sik had promised to make the day before, asking, "But did you make the beef soup?" Young-sik deflected, saying, "No, you didn't ask me to make it." Ok-soon's expression quickly darkened.
Immediately after, Ok-soon shared in an interview with the production team, "I like people who show their feelings through actions rather than words. He said he would make the beef soup but then said, 'You didn't ask me to.' That was disappointing. At that moment, I decided not to choose Young-sik." She revealed her changed feelings.
Unaware of this, Young-sik shared his conversation with Ok-soon with the other solo men and women. Leading the way, Young-ho called Young-sook, Hyun-sook, Young-ja, and Jeong-sook, saying, "Ok-soon said she would choose me, so I'm in shock," boasting about it. Seeing Young-sik, who seemed dazed, Young-ja encouraged him, saying, "That's love, good luck!"
Young-cheol cooked for everyone in the kitchen. Upon discovering this, Ok-soon went over to Young-cheol and expressed her interest by wiping his sweat, 'flirting' with him.
At the same time, after finishing his tour of 'Solo Nara 24', Young-sik found Ok-soon and said, "I was shocked when you said you would choose me during the (solo women's) date selection. That's why I couldn't say anything." He continued to ramble on.
In response, Ok-soon shared in an interview with the production team, "I think Young-sik took my words as a date proposal. I was just talking about what I said in a previous (production) interview," expressing her awkward feelings due to Young-sik's misunderstanding, and added, "I thought he would be eliminated here," showing her disappointment.
Later, Ok-soon avoided Young-sik, who was looking for her, and went to meet Young-cheol. Facing Young-cheol, Ok-soon said, "Yesterday, the production team asked who I wanted to date. I mentioned you, just so you know," and quickly disappeared.
After a while, a new date selection took place. This time, the dating matching involved the solo women sitting in a photo zone, and the solo men who wanted to date them would come over to take a picture.
The first to go was Young-sook, who had to take a photo alone with '0 votes', and the next was Jeong-sook, who unexpectedly encountered Gwang-soo, confirming a '1:1 date'. After confirming her '0 votes', Soon-ja wondered, "Is this a second-choice date?" and started her 'happy circuit', while Young-ja, also with '0 votes', expressed her disappointment, saying, "I thought Young-ho would come, but he didn't."
When it was Ok-soon's turn, Young-sik rushed out even before the production team's signal, followed by Young-soo, Young-ho, Young-cheol, and Sang-cheol, all choosing Ok-soon, resulting in an unprecedented '5:1 date'. Seeing the crowded 'Team Ok-soon photo', MC Defconn couldn't hide his laughter, asking, "What is this, a picnic?" The last to go, Hyun-sook, took a sad solo photo upon realizing she had '0 votes'.
Gwang-soo, who unexpectedly became the winner of the date selection, continued to talk about the birth of the '5:1 Ok-soon group' during his date with Jeong-sook. Jeong-sook responded with a lifeless "Uh-huh, right," while Gwang-soo playfully asked, "Do you want to join our 5-person date?" and revealed his thorough individualistic tendencies during the meal, contrasting sharply with Jeong-sook. After the date, Gwang-soo suddenly started singing a Sung Si-kyung song on the way back and even showcased his beatboxing skills, performing a total of 23 songs.
After the date, Jeong-sook confessed in front of the production team, "Actually, I dislike people who beatbox. It feels like my heart is breaking." Gwang-soo also revealed, "I don't have any concerns about Jeong-sook, but I didn't feel any strange tension between us."
The 'Team Ok-soon' date was filled with tension from the start. The five solo men entering the restaurant engaged in a tense battle over seating and utensils. Ok-soon remarked, "Everyone's expressions are not good. Where should I fit in?"
At that moment, Young-soo said, "Then match with me," making Ok-soon burst out laughing, and cleverly 'attacked' Young-cheol, who was feeling down, saying, "If a man is that unmotivated, will a woman find him attractive?" Young-soo also added, "I'm appealing to you so much that it sticks in your ear," and even danced to 2PM to lift the mood.
Immediately after, Young-soo shared in an interview with the production team, "If you want to come in, come on, I'm confident. Bring it on!" Ok-soon acknowledged this, saying, "I didn't notice it when we were alone, but seeing him with others, I found him attractive," rediscovering Young-soo.
During the meal, Ok-soon asked everyone why they chose her. Young-ho said, "I decided today to be Ok-soon Day. I wanted to talk to you," while Young-cheol mentioned, "Even though I wanted to talk, I was as busy as a bank's opening hours, but I still wanted to know you." Young-soo added, "After talking, I discovered different charms," mentioning their shared experience of treating a sick stray cat.
Young-sik said, "I'm just a fan of Ok-soon. Even if you don't choose me, I think I would be really happy just to like you," speaking with a quivering voice. Immediately after, he shared in an interview with the production team, "Seeing the other solo men desperately trying to appeal to common interests was ridiculous," activating his 'confidence'.
In the following preview, scenes unfolded where Sang-cheol and Young-soo, who entered into '1:1 conversations' with Ok-soon, romantically appealed, "If there's a chance to choose, you have to choose me," and "I will run with a new love for you." Additionally, Young-cheol was seen heading back to Soon-ja after the '5:1 date' with Ok-soon, and Gwang-soo was also captured sitting across from Soon-ja after his '1:1 conversation', hinting at the 'return of Soon-ja's golden age'. The 'Solo Nara 24' was depicted in chaos again due to the 'super date rights competition', raising curiosity.
The fiery romance of 'Solo Nara 24' continues on the 12th at 10:30 PM on SBS Plus and ENA in 'I Am Solo'.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
