In the tumultuous romance of ‘Dolsing Saga’, Season 10's Youngsook and Mr. Park, Season 10's Youngja and Mr. Heukgim, and Season 16's Youngja and Mr. Bae became the final couples.
In the episode aired on the 30th, the ENA and SBS Plus variety show ‘I’m SOLO, and Love Continues’ (hereafter ‘Nasol Saga’) depicted a ‘twist ending’ where three pairs confirmed their feelings for each other: Season 10's Youngsook and Mr. Park, Season 16's Youngja and Mr. Bae, and the ‘unexpected couple’ Season 10's Youngja and Mr. Heukgim.
On that day, the single men and women went on dates with those they had exchanged letters with, while Mr. Baekgim, who had not written to anyone, and Season 10's Jeongsook rested side by side in the same room. At that moment, Season 10's Jeongsook hinted, “It would be nice if we could choose each other to make a good picture.” She continued, “Make your final choice, and then I will make mine. That’s how the story goes. I cursed at you, cried, ate meat, and then new feelings arose, leading to us becoming a couple,” painting a ‘big picture’. Mr. Baekgim jokingly replied, “Don’t seduce me!” while expressing gratitude by holding the hand of Season 10's Jeongsook, who had burned herself while preparing food for the ‘Dolsing Minbak’ guests, saying, “If it weren’t for you, everyone here would have starved.”
In the subtle atmosphere, Mr. Baekgim mentioned that a friend who is getting married in October likes Season 10's Jeongsook, jokingly asking, “Should I make a final choice? How do I catch the bouquet?” Season 10's Jeongsook boldly responded, “If you give it to me, I might catch it.” Shortly after, she stated in front of the production team, “I feel like Mr. Baek has become more comfortable since he settled things with Season 10's Youngsook,” and Mr. Baekgim revealed, “Until now, I looked at her with loyalty, as a younger sister, and as a friend, but my feelings have changed to see her as a woman.”
During the last date, Mr. Bae smiled, saying, “I feel like my dating cells are coming back to life,” just by looking at Season 16's Youngja, but she mentioned, “There’s one thing I haven’t said that’s bothering me,” referring again to Mr. Bae’s salary and ‘economic power’. Mr. Bae honestly confessed, “I have no debt, but it hasn’t been long since my divorce, so I don’t have a foundation,” and eventually revealed his salary.
After a while, the two went for a walk. During this time, Season 16's Youngja expressed her pressure about the weight of the final choice, saying, “I feel a bit scared to openly declare it on the show.” In response, Mr. Bae expressed his dissatisfaction, saying, “It feels like we’re meeting while anticipating the end,” and Season 16's Youngja shed tears out of regret. Above all, the two faced the wall of ‘long-distance relationship’, which is over four hours by train, and sighed deeply. Mr. Bae remarked, “It’s a burden for both of us. After today’s forest bathing, my mind has cleared up, and I’m thinking rationally,” feeling bitter.
Mr. Heukgim went on his first outdoor date with Season 10's Youngja. Due to his nervousness, Mr. Heukgim took a wrong turn but continued to drive calmly, saying, “The feelings that disappear as we get closer are the ones I’m enjoying right now.” Season 10's Youngja responded, “You’re good at flirting,” feeling excited. Upon arriving at the mountain lodge café, the two discussed their ‘views on dating’, and Season 10's Youngja complimented, “I feel like you have the same vibe as my younger brother. You might also be someone with a solid inner self like my brother.”
Season 10's Youngja also asked about the significance of the final choice, to which Mr. Heukgim replied, “I’ll reveal all my cards now. I want to choose you.” Season 10's Youngja asked, “Is it okay to be this handsome?” and felt a ‘spark’. In front of the production team, she shared, “I felt a growing fondness for him, realizing that he fills me up.” Mr. Heukgim also expressed his certainty about Season 10's Youngja, saying, “It felt like you matched me perfectly.”
After the date with Mr. Heukgim, Season 10's Youngja returned to the accommodation and shared her date review with her roommate, Season 10's Youngsook, saying, “The more I talk about him, the more attractive he becomes.” Then, when Mr. Hwang arrived, Season 10's Youngja decided to go to a nearby café to talk. However, Mr. Hwang yawned from the start of the date, saying, “Ah~ I’m tired,” which made the three MCs, Defconn, Kyungri, and Yoon Bomi, extremely angry. In the awkward atmosphere, Season 10's Youngja remarked, “The fact that you have nothing to say feels like a big rejection.” Mr. Hwang explained, “It meant that there were no topics to discuss at the Solo Minbak.”
Then, Season 10's Youngja confessed that she felt hurt by Mr. Hwang’s earlier comment, “I would be satisfied with just a nearby café for a date.” Mr. Hwang apologized, saying, “That was my way of showing consideration.” Season 10's Youngja lamented, “Interpreting your words is too difficult.” Mr. Hwang laughed, saying, “Just ask me every time.”
Feeling increasingly frustrated, Season 10's Youngja finally blurted out, “I don’t think I even did this much with my ex-husband,” and Mr. Hwang belatedly expressed his true feelings, saying, “I was always Youngja from start to finish.” After their conversation, Season 10's Youngja expressed her confusion in an interview with the production team, saying, “I cleared up misunderstandings while talking, but I’m unsure how to wrap things up.”
Finally, the time for the final choice began. Mr. Park approached Season 10's Youngsook, saying, “Thank you for coming to me without being excessive.” Season 10's Youngsook replied, “This was a precious opportunity that came after two years, and I did my best. Let’s meet well outside, oppa,” and then made her final choice of Mr. Park.
Mr. Bae chose Season 16's Youngja without any surprises, and she said, “I had a heavy heart about the final choice, so I couldn’t give you certainty, but I will let go of my heavy heart and get to know one person,” ultimately choosing Mr. Bae.
Mr. Baekgim concluded with, “I will support everyone’s love,” and then gave up his final choice. Immediately after, he revealed in front of the production team, “Wasn’t the time too short for my feelings for Season 10's Jeongsook to turn into affection?” Season 10's Jeongsook and Season 22's Youngsook also gave up their final choices.
Mr. Heukgim and Mr. Hwang consecutively chose Season 10's Youngja. Mr. Hwang stated, “This is the first time I’m holding someone’s hand here, and I hope the happy memories with you continue even after this,” and then asked Season 10's Youngja for a ‘sleeve handshake’.
However, Season 10's Youngja chose Mr. Heukgim, saying, “There’s someone who instilled confidence in me, and I won’t disappoint that person.” After the final choice, Season 10's Youngja explained her reason for choosing Mr. Heukgim, saying, “I realized that I like someone who gives me certainty while dating.”
Thus, three pairs were formed, with Season 10's Youngsook smiling happily, saying, “Oppa (Mr. Park) is so cute. Let’s listen well,” and Season 16's Youngja saying, “I feel relieved,” while smiling. Mr. Heukgim urged Season 10's Youngja, “I hope you enjoy what I do,” and she replied, “I will love you a lot.”
In this way, ‘Dolsing Minbak’ concluded its grand journey by creating three couples, and it is expected to return with follow-up stories of the popular participants from ‘I’m Solo’. ‘Nasol Saga’ airs every Thursday at 10:30 PM.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
