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'I Am SOLO' Season 33 Tops 2049 Ratings… Love Lines Realigned Ahead of Final Choice

The SBS Plus and ENA co-produced variety show 'I Am SOLO' Season 33 recorded a peak per-minute rating of 5.1% in its broadcast on the 23rd, taking first place in the men and women 2049 target ratings. Based on metropolitan-area pay-TV households, the combined SBS Plus and ENA average rating was 4.5%

Jonggyu Park
Staff Reporter
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'I Am SOLO' Season 33 Tops 2049 Ratings… Love Lines Realigned Ahead of Final Choice
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The SBS Plus and ENA co-produced variety show 'I Am SOLO' Season 33 recorded a peak per-minute rating of 5.1% in its broadcast on the 23rd, taking first place in the men and women 2049 target ratings. Based on metropolitan-area pay-TV households, the combined SBS Plus and ENA average rating was 4.5%, with a 2049 target rating of 2.5%, ranking first overall.

The episode featured the cast sorting out their feelings and communicating actively one day before their final choices. From the night of day four to the morning of day five, the Season 33 single-since-birth cast members confirmed each other's feelings and realigned their love lines. The scene with the highest viewership was the 'newlywed couple date' shared by Youngsoo, Youngja, and Oksoon.

Soonja and Yongho discussed realistic topics such as allowance money for parents after marriage through a newlywed role-play. In an interview, Soonja said the experience made her think about what it would be like to actually live together. Youngsuk and Yeongsik cooked ramyeon to create a newlywed atmosphere, and Yeongsik vowed to look only at Youngsuk from now on. Youngsuk also expressed her fondness for Yeongsik.

In contrast, the date between Jungsook and Youngchul proceeded amid an awkward atmosphere. Youngchol told Jungsook he wanted to do everything for her, but the conversation did not flow naturally, and he said he would show his sincerity through actions. In an interview, Jungsook said she did not know whether her feelings could develop into romantic ones.

Hyunsuk and Kwangsoo defined their relationship during their date. Kwangsoo honestly said he felt no romantic attraction, and the two continued talking over ramyeon. After the meal, they switched the mood by dancing to K-pop together. Hyunsuk said this date was the most fun.

Meanwhile, during the broadcast, Sangcheol's emotional confession and the conversations between Yongho and Hyunsuk, and between Youngsoo and Kwangsoo, were distorted into rumors of a 'first round,' 'second round,' and 'third round' among the cast. Kwangsoo clarified that the 'third round' story was not true.

In addition, Youngsoo showed off a special cooking method while making ramyeon with Youngja and Oksoon, and the budae jjigae Hyunsuk completed on the morning of day five drew praise from the cast. While talking about a trip to Osaka, Youngsoo shared facts about Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Kwangsoo completed the self-introduction homework Youngsuk had given him before resuming their conversation, and the two built a consensus on their dating priorities. Kwangsoo expressed his fondness for Youngsuk.

Finally, the preview included the 'Super Date Ticket Battle' and the changes among Season 33 members ahead of their final choices. The 'I Am SOLO' Season 33 single-since-birth special airs every Wednesday at 10:30 p.m.

Jonggyu Park
Staff Reporter

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