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'I Am SOLO' Season 33: Relationship Dynamics Shift After First Dates — Gwangsu Says "I Like Jeongsuk More Than Hyunsuk"

In the 33rd season of the real dating program 'I Am SOLO,' jointly produced by SBS Plus and ENA, changes emerged in the relationships among cast members after their first dates. This episode depicted the never-been-dated cast members of Season 33 confirming each other's true feelings through their f

Jonggyu Park
Staff Reporter
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'I Am SOLO' Season 33: Relationship Dynamics Shift After First Dates — Gwangsu Says "I Like Jeongsuk More Than Hyunsuk"
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In the 33rd season of the real dating program 'I Am SOLO,' jointly produced by SBS Plus and ENA, changes emerged in the relationships among cast members after their first dates. This episode depicted the never-been-dated cast members of Season 33 confirming each other's true feelings through their first dates.

■ Gwangsu and Hyunsuk bond over career talk — "I want to get to know other cast members too"

During their one-on-one date, Gwangsu and Hyunsuk discussed their jobs and careers, forming a sense of mutual understanding. Hyunsuk said she respected Gwangsu's passing of the administrative civil service exam and his career as a Grade 5 official. Hyunsuk asked how he felt about the possibility of being posted overseas, and Gwangsu replied that he respected her career. After the date, Hyunsuk came away with a positive impression of Gwangsu, but Gwangsu indicated that he wanted to get to know other cast members as well.

Meanwhile, Youngsoo, Sangcheol, and Youngcheol, who did not participate in the date, had a meal at the lodging and each showed a different mood. Sangcheol and Youngcheol appeared somewhat dejected, while Youngsoo focused on his food and indulged in an eating show.

■ Youngho's unwavering pursuit of Soonja — his attitude revealed through the 'Love Duck' gift choice

During a two-on-one date with Youngho, Youngja, and Soonja, Youngho was seen attending to Soonja first. Soonja felt that Youngho seemed to pay special attention to her, and Youngho gradually expressed his feelings toward her. During the process of Youngho choosing his 'Love Duck' gift after the meal, his firm attitude became apparent. Youngja then revealed that she had given up on her feelings for Youngho. In contrast, Soonja said she gained courage from Youngho's proactive expression of his feelings, mentioning that Youngho referred to her as his first choice.

■ Affection rankings waver at the lodging — "Her looks are my type"

Later at the lodging, Hyunsuk said she felt a flutter when Youngho sat next to her. Gwangsu sat next to Jeongsuk and shared a blanket with her, appearing shy, and hinted that his affection rankings could change, saying that Jeongsuk's looks were his type.

The next morning, Youngsoo suggested a walk to Jeongsuk, but she declined, citing that she was in her pajamas. Youngsoo took this as a complete rejection and expressed his disappointment.

Youngsik told Youngja that she was still his first choice, but Youngja said she felt pressured. Youngsoo talked with Soonja about their age difference and said his affection for her grew as she showed an open attitude. After talking with Jeongsuk about their occupations and age difference, Gwangsu said his fondness for Jeongsuk had grown larger than that for Hyunsuk. However, he added that his first choice remained unstable, noting that Jeongsuk was cautious about dating a younger man.

■ 'Hand-in-Hand Random Date' mission preview — matching results to be revealed on September 2 at 10:30 p.m.

In the preview, the 'Hand-in-Hand Random Date' mission was revealed, drawing concentrated reactions from the cast. The matching results of Season 33's 'Hand-in-Hand Random Date' can be seen in the episode airing on September 2 at 10:30 p.m.

■ The cast members' inner thoughts

During the broadcast, the cast members candidly revealed their inner feelings.

Hyunsuk said of Gwangsu, "He seems like a solid, genuine person. I don't think he would ever hurt me."

Youngho said of Soonja, "After she received the bouquet, she said, 'Thank you so much,' and at that moment I thought, 'She's cute? I need to get to know her.'"

Youngja said, "That was a counterpunch. He's really firm..." revealing that she had come to terms with her feelings for Youngho.

Soonja said, "Youngho expressed his feelings proactively first, which gave me courage as well."

Youngsoo mentioned that after talking with Soonja, "my level of affection rose significantly."

Gwangsu, after talking with Jeongsuk, said, "It went better than I expected," adding, "My feelings seem to have grown a bit larger than for Hyunsuk."

Youngja, after receiving Youngsik's direct confession, confided, "The pressure really hit me."

Jonggyu Park
Staff Reporter

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