‘Couple Palace 2’ captivated viewers from its very first broadcast.
On the 5th, the first episode of Mnet’s ‘Couple Palace 2’ showcased the first meeting of 60 attractive singles who wish to get married.
Returning after about a year, Season 2, hosted by MCs Kim Jong-kook, Yoo Se-yoon, and Mi-joo, unveiled itself in a more upgraded form compared to Season 1. The ‘first impression voting’ to find a fateful partner in 30 seconds hinted at a richer narrative.
The speed train, where the singles’ appearances, specs, and marriage conditions were introduced for the first time, also enhanced the fun with keywords like ‘Sweet Big Dog’ and ‘Elite Overseas’ as the cast members made their appearances. The reactions have been explosive. After the first broadcast, viewers continued the excitement with comments like “Dopamine is crazy” and “All the singles are attractive.”
The highly anticipated first train's keyword was ‘Sweet Big Dog’. Three men, including a corporate employee from a major Japanese company in Tokyo, a singer-songwriter and indie label representative, and a marketing employee from Gangnam, showcased the charm of ‘Sweet Big Dog’ and received numerous pick buttons.
However, when the marriage conditions were revealed, unexpected twists followed. With conditions like “I want a woman who can set up a newlywed home in Tokyo” and “I want someone with inheritances,” the pick cancel buttons were pressed. Meanwhile, beauty creator Employee A showed unwavering choice and received the number one pick from the Japanese corporate employee, Male 3.
In the ‘Elite Overseas’ train, Kim Geon-hee, a lawyer from the U.S. who heated up Season 1, made an appearance, drawing attention.
Following that, attractive male cast members appeared with exciting keywords like Gentle & Rich, Professionals, Boyish Charm, and Manly, providing an immersive experience filled with excitement and dopamine during the selection time.
In the ‘Manly’ train, rapper Mac Daddy made a surprising presence. Mac Daddy created excitement by enjoying a one-on-one date with a woman who confessed to being his true fan.
The cast members in the ‘Professionals’ and ‘188cm Door Frame Guy’ categories were also revealed. A dermatologist who is a former national golf player, described by the couple managers as “beyond hexagonal to octagonal,” received numerous ‘pick’ buttons despite stating “I can’t lift heavy things” as a marriage condition. A hip lawyer and patent attorney who DJs also became the center of hot interest.
Some participants found their fateful partners in just 30 seconds. Male 4, a corporate employee from a prestigious Chinese university with a warm appearance, confessed that he fell in love at first sight with Female 10. Although Female 10, who ranked first in the first impression voting, revealed that she does not prefer tall and handsome men as a marriage condition, she eventually went on a one-on-one date with Male 4, raising expectations for their narrative.
A pharmacist who loves philosophy also succeeded in dating Female 13, whom he fell for at first sight. It seemed like a fateful meeting as Female 13 also had a keen interest in Eastern philosophy, and the two quickly became engrossed in each other over shared interests.
Towards the end of the broadcast, a female train appeared, hinting at another narrative. Female 9, who wanted a newlywed home worth 2 billion won, turned out to be an employee of Company S who studied abroad. Amidst the revelation of unfiltered marriage conditions, everyone canceled their pick buttons, except for Male 26, a confident lawyer and patent attorney, who uniquely pressed the pick button for Female 9, creating a twist.
Female 19, who showcased her presence as a visual goddess, was model Yoo Hye-won. Yoo Hye-won expressed, “My dream is to meet a good person and get married, not a bad boy or a popular guy. I want to have a normal relationship like everyone else,” showing her sincerity about marriage and raising curiosity about the final matching.
Meanwhile, next week’s broadcast is expected to feature the speed train of the female cast members, increasing anticipation. Kim Ye-rin, who appeared in Season 1 and is a former Miss Korea, sparked curiosity by announcing her glamorous return after losing 20 kg. Broadcast every Sunday at 10:40 PM.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
