In the real dating program 'I Am SOLO' Season 33's 'Lifelong Solo Special,' co-produced by ENA and SBS Plus, the contestants' self-introductions and the process of choosing first date partners were revealed. In this broadcast, Young-sik received 3 votes in the first date selection, becoming the most popular man, while Sang-cheol failed to receive even a single vote, drawing sympathy.

■ Contestant Profiles — From a Grade 5 Ministry of Land Official to a Cellist Born in 1999

The contestants introduced their occupations and personal characteristics. Kwang-soo passed the administrative civil service exam and currently works as a Grade 5 official at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, saying he placed dating as a life priority and took on this challenge. Sang-cheol is a postal delivery worker in his fifth year and said he is open to long-distance relationships.

Young-sook shared her experience studying in Japan and running a wellness center; Jung-sook works on a hospital marketing team and enjoys traveling and exploring restaurants. Soon-ja works on the marketing team of a food startup, and Young-ja, an anesthesiology nurse, said she likes men with a 'tofu-like' face. Ok-soon is a cellist born in 1999, and Hyun-sook works at a trade-related public institution in Seoul and speaks several languages.

■ First Interactions — From a Walk Invitation to Awkward One-on-One Conversations

After the self-introductions, conversations and exchanges followed among the contestants. Young-cheol suggested a walk to Young-sook, who expressed joy and interest. Young-sik walked with Jung-sook and talked about travel, with Jung-sook also showing interest. The one-on-one conversation between Sang-cheol and Young-ja proceeded in an awkward atmosphere, and Young-ja candidly pointed out Sang-cheol's verbal habits. Kwang-soo hesitated to request a conversation and ended up spending time alone.

■ First Date Selection Results — Young-sik Gets 3 Votes, Sang-cheol, Young-soo, and Young-cheol Get 0 Votes

In the first date selection results, Young-soo, Sang-cheol, and Young-cheol received no votes. Young-ho received 2 votes and will go on dates with Soon-ja and Young-ja. Young-sik was chosen by Jung-sook, Young-sook, and Ok-soon, drawing attention, and Kwang-soo could not hide his joy as a one-on-one date with Hyun-sook came together.

At the date venue, Young-sik won the favor of the female contestants with attentive manners, but overall the atmosphere felt like a friendly gathering, leaving some disappointment. In an interview, Young-sik named Young-ja as his first-choice date partner. Meanwhile, Young-soo, despite receiving no votes in the first date selection, showed composure by ordering chicken.

■ Next Week's Preview — Young-ho's 2:1 Date, Young-soo's 'Math Conversation'

In the preview at the end of the broadcast, scenes were shown of Young-ho attending to Soon-ja first during his 2:1 date, and Young-soo attempting conversation using his math knowledge.

'I Am SOLO' Season 33's Lifelong Solo Special airs every Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. on ENA and SBS Plus.