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'Korea's Lover' Kicks Off First Matchmaking… Lee Yu-bin Takes 1st Place, Yang Sang-guk, Yoo Il-han, and Sim Soo-chang Take on Romance Challenge

TV CHOSUN's documentary variety show 'Korea's Lover' has officially raised the curtain on romance. Five members of the 'You Can Do It' group, gathered with the

Jonggyu Park
Staff Reporter
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'Korea's Lover' Kicks Off First Matchmaking… Lee Yu-bin Takes 1st Place, Yang Sang-guk, Yoo Il-han, and Sim Soo-chang Take on Romance Challenge
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TV CHOSUN's documentary variety show 'Korea's Lover' has officially raised the curtain on romance. Five members of the 'You Can Do It' group, gathered with the goal of marriage, had their first meeting with four female participants in Gyeongju and conducted a first impression vote.

On this day, as Yang Sang-guk, Hong Kyung-jun, Sim Soo-chang, Yoo Il-han, and Sim Jae-won faced the female participants, Lee Yu-bin, a 1994-born MBC Sports Plus announcer and acquaintance of Sim Soo-chang, received the simultaneous choices of Yang Sang-guk, Sim Jae-won, and Yoo Il-han, taking first place. It was also revealed that successfully matched couples would be rewarded with a 'first night pension' equipped with a private swimming pool, a spacious bed, and wine. Seeing this, Hwang Bo-ra was surprised, asking, 'Isn't this too racy?' while Choi Sung-kuk commented, 'It seems like Korea's Solo Hell Signal and 'Pair' are all rolled into one.'

During the self-introduction time, each person's distinct personality was clearly revealed. Yang Sang-guk emphasized his award history as a racing car driver, and Sim Soo-chang honestly disclosed his divorce along with his career as a professional baseball player. Hong Kyung-jun showed his attentiveness with a carefully prepared gift, and Yoo Il-han drew laughter from Lee Yu-bin with wordplay and dancing. Sim Jae-won showcased his gentle charm with an a cappella ballad. During this process, Kim Kook-jin mentioned the message Yoo Il-han sent to Hwang Bo-ra, paying sharp attention.

The female participants also drew attention with their own unique charms. Interior designer Lee Go-eun revealed that she was born in 2000, bringing a wave of surprise. Kim Min-ji introduced her resemblance to Kang Su-ji and her acting career, while Jeon So-hyun highlighted her diverse background as a civil servant, academy instructor, and model.

During the lunch box date, Lee Yu-bin built a rapport with Yoo Il-han, whom she said was close to her ideal type. Lee Yu-bin expressed friendliness by calling Yoo Il-han 'oppa,' but Yoo Il-han said, 'You might meet someone better and things could work out well. Isn't it pointless to lock yourself in...,' creating an awkward situation. Kim Kook-jin evaluated this, saying, 'The characteristic of a Grade 6 is that they say both the things they should and shouldn't say.' Later, Lee Yu-bin witnessed Yoo Il-han having coffee alone with Jeon So-hyun, and the MCs booed at this.

Sim Jae-won went on a 2-on-1 date with Lee Go-eun and Jeon So-hyun. He responded with laughter to Lee Go-eun's questions and built a rapport with Jeon So-hyun by sharing their Chinese language skills and experiences living in China. Yang Sang-guk went on a lunch box date with Kim Min-ji, but Kim Min-ji assessed it by saying, 'It was so comfortable that it might have lacked excitement.' Sim Soo-chang and Hong Kyung-jun were not chosen by the female participants and had to wait for the next opportunity.

'Korea's Lover' airs every Monday at 10:00 PM.

Jonggyu Park
Staff Reporter

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