In ‘Groom Class’, Kim Il-woo received strong support from ‘Principal’ Lee Seung-cheol and ‘Entertainment Director’ Moon Se-yoon as he formally introduced Park Sun-young.
In the episode aired on the 11th, Channel A’s ‘Recent Men’s Life - Groom Class (hereafter ‘Groom Class’)’ depicted Jang Woo-hyuk and Son Seong-yoon confirming their differences during a hiking date. Additionally, Kim Il-woo and Park Sun-young enjoyed a round of golf with Lee Seung-cheol and Moon Se-yoon, sharing their honest thoughts. The broadcast recorded a viewership rating of 2.1% (nationwide for paid broadcasting households), according to Nielsen Korea.
Jang Woo-hyuk was excited while waiting for Son Seong-yoon on the hiking trail of Bueam Mountain. He said, “For our third date, I decided to go hiking, which I usually do. I thought that if we push and pull each other while climbing, love might blossom.” Shortly after, Son Seong-yoon appeared, and the two began their hike in earnest. However, Son Seong-yoon found the steep stairs challenging, prompting Jang Woo-hyuk to suggest a game of ‘rock-paper-scissors’ to lighten the mood, proposing that the loser carry the winner.
After losing the game, Jang Woo-hyuk carried Son Seong-yoon and flirted, saying, “You’re like a feather.” However, he soon stumbled. As they continued on the increasingly steep rocky path, Son Seong-yoon lamented, “Is this really what we should be doing on our third date?”
After a series of ups and downs, the two finished their hike and went to a ssambap restaurant that Jang Woo-hyuk had researched in advance. There, he said, “Now when I see ssam, I think of Seong-yoon. We’re the ones who made ssam together on our first meeting~” and asked, “What did you think when you first saw me?” Son Seong-yoon replied, “Honestly, at first, you felt like an AI robot, but now you feel like an older brother I can lean on, and earlier you felt like a dad guiding me.”
When age was mentioned, Jang Woo-hyuk briefly reacted defensively but soon praised, “(Son Seong-yoon) looks very glamorous, but I feel she has a lot of humble and human sides.” He then asked, “How was today’s hike?” Son Seong-yoon responded, “I realized you’re the type who can find and prepare what’s needed in any situation. You’re someone I can trust and rely on, but I think there might be some conflicts in certain areas.”
She continued, “Honestly, I came with a light heart today, but you watched related videos and prepared for the hiking date, so I feel like we have different temperaments.” As the two confirmed their differences, interest grew in whether they could continue their next meeting, and this time the ‘Il-young couple’ Kim Il-woo and Park Sun-young’s ‘family gathering’ scene was revealed.
On this day, Kim Il-woo and Park Sun-young met at a golf resort and explored the luxurious accommodation. Kim Il-woo joked, “I prepared this for Sun-young. Let’s live here~” and Park Sun-young smiled brightly, saying, “I made a golf club cover for today, both for you and me.” Kim Il-woo happily exclaimed, “This is totally a couple item~.” Later, the two discussed dishes while exploring the kitchen of their accommodation. At that moment, Kim Il-woo flirted, saying, “I want to be a dish that makes Sun-young stand out.”
In the sweet atmosphere, the two moved to a café. There, Kim Il-woo formally introduced Park Sun-young to ‘Principal’ Lee Seung-cheol and ‘Entertainment Director’ Moon Se-yoon, saying, “We hold hands and stuff,” while grabbing Park Sun-young’s hand. Additionally, Kim Il-woo mentioned, “When I first appeared on ‘Groom Class’, the principal said, ‘If Il-woo gets married, I’ll do the ceremony at the golf course,’” referring to Lee Seung-cheol’s generous promise, to which Lee Seung-cheol immediately replied, “If you just get married~,” heating up the atmosphere.
In the cheerful atmosphere, the four played a golf round for dinner bets. Before the game, Moon Se-yoon showcased a ‘wedding car’-level cart he decorated himself, and Park Sun-young took a commemorative photo, saying, “I think this will be memorable.” On the other hand, Kim Il-woo expressed his nervousness, saying, “It’s been six years since I played golf,” while Park Sun-young closely cared for him like a dedicated coach, even praising him endlessly, saying, “Your form is sexy.”
During the game, Kim Il-woo had a chance for a birdie, and Lee Seung-cheol and Moon Se-yoon shouted, “If you make it, get married!” Park Sun-young cheered him on, saying, “If you make this birdie, we’ll get married. (Opportunities) are not many~.” However, unfortunately, Kim Il-woo failed to make the birdie and kept expressing his disappointment, saying, “I almost got married,” which brought laughter.
The golf match ended with the victory of the ‘Il-young couple’. Lee Seung-cheol and Moon Se-yoon treated them to a hearty dinner. During the meal, Kim Il-woo confessed for the first time about his special connection with Park Sun-young. He said, “I first met Sun-young 30 years ago on a movie set. She was so charming that I asked my manager, ‘Can I get Sun-young’s personal phone number?’ But my manager said, ‘I can’t get her number, but I can get her manager’s number,’ so I said, ‘That’s fine.’”
Park Sun-young, who had no idea about this, was surprised, and Kim Il-woo continued, “After that, we met a few more times on set, and we became close while filming the variety show ‘Burning Youth’. Once, Sun-young applied sunscreen on my face during filming. I was excited, thinking, ‘Does she have an interest in me?’ but then she applied it to other male cast members too,” he said with a bitter smile.
Lee Seung-cheol empathized, saying, “(Park Sun-young) is a bit confusing,” and Park Sun-young rebutted, “I also have some ‘ambiguous’ feelings.” She explained, “It seems like you’re approaching me, but then one day you put up a ‘wall’. It feels like you like me, but sometimes it doesn’t seem like it, so I also stop in my tracks.” Everyone exclaimed, “That’s exactly what we’re saying,” and “This kind of talk was needed for (Kim Il-woo). You did really well.”
Park Sun-young mentioned, “Everyone has different speeds, but you are too consistent. Slow and steady!” pointing out an area for improvement. Kim Il-woo explained, “I’ve been treating you like a ‘female friend’, so it’s a bit…” Park Sun-young responded, “I can approach you,” and smiled, saying, “I’m so happy to be with good people and you.” The warmth was short-lived as the two played an ‘empathy quiz’, but surprisingly, none of their tendencies matched. Lee Seung-cheol raised his hands, saying, “This house won’t work.”
Channel A’s ‘Groom Class’ airs every Wednesday at 9:30 PM.
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
