Episode 32: Yeongsik and Yeongsuk’s Direct Advance Ultimately Wavered, "Treated Like a Complete Prince"[I Am Solo] [Summary]

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The aftermath of the 'Random Date' in Episode 32 of 'I Am SOLO' ('I Am Solo') has shaken 'Solo Nation Address 32'.

In the ENA·SBS Plus program 'I Am SOLO' broadcast on the 8th, stories unfolded about couples who grew closer or suddenly drifted apart due to the 'Random Date', immersing viewers.

On this day, Yeongsuk launched an affectionate campaign toward Yeongsik from the start of the 'Random Date'. He said, "I was worried our 'Cute' (the nickname used during the 'Random Date') might be struggling," and offered vitamins and hot packs. Mentioning his past marriage, he added, "I woke up before my husband to cook, clean, and ventilate the house," and "It made me happy to do things that person liked," promoting himself as a 'customized wife'. Hearing this, Yeongsik was surprised, saying, "You're treating me like a complete prince." After the date, Yeongsik confessed his true feelings with a twist: "I realized it's okay for someone to cater to me," and noted, "Currently, it's about 70% Yeongsuk and 30% Sunja."

The 'Random Date' between Yeong-su and Yeong-ja was pure 'sibling vibes'. Yeong-su mentioned Yeongsuk, saying, "In terms of appearance, Ms. Yeongsuk is number one among the female participants," and added, "I haven't spoken with Ms. Ok-soon yet, but I think she might be ranked quite high in my list," showing confidence. In a post-date interview, Yeong-ja stated, "I didn't feel any romantic attraction toward Mr. Yeong-su at all."

The 'Random Date' between Sang-cheol and Ok-soon grew heavier as time passed. To lighten the mood, Sang-cheol even played the kazoo, but Ok-soon covered her face with both hands, expressing "vicarious embarrassment." Later, when Sang-cheol brought up Kwang-su again, Ok-soon explained on his behalf, "From Mr. Kwang-su's perspective, he could have been quite annoyed." In response, Sang-cheol felt hurt, saying, "It seems like you're taking Mr. Kwang-su's side." Ok-soon firmly drew a line, stating, "I'm not on your side, nor on Mr. Kwang-su's side." At the end of the date, Ok-soon told Sang-cheol, "I think we should take some distance and think about it," and Sang-cheol agreed.

After finishing the 'Random Date', Kwang-su went to the women's dormitory and asked, "Ms. Ok-soon isn't here?" Upon hearing that Ok-soon had not yet returned, Kwang-su vented his frustration, saying, "Why are you keeping her here for so long?" Shortly after, when Ok-soon returned, Kwang-su quickly requested a conversation. Ok-soon shared about Sang-cheol: "I thought there were parts where we would get along well, but it seems it won't be easy…" In response, Kwang-su emphasized, "I thought I matched best with Ms. Ok-soon." Meanwhile, Yeongsik spoke with Sunja after finishing his 'Random Date' with Yeongsuk. When Sunja asked, "Did you have a good date?", Yeongsik replied, "I'm not fully sorted out yet; let's talk again today." Sunja seemed to sense Yeongsik's change of heart, and Yeongsik brought up the issue of long-distance relationships, raising practical concerns. In a subsequent interview, Yeongsik revealed, "The conversation with Ms. Sunja wasn't bad, but I felt the connection was better with Ms. Yeongsuk."

The biggest conflict erupted between Yeong-su and Yeongsuk. After returning from his date with Yeong-ja, Yeong-su had been drinking, and Yeongsuk felt he hadn't respected her earlier statement that she wanted to talk without alcohol. Confronting Yeong-su alone, Yeongsuk expressed her disappointment. However, Yeong-su explained, "I thought we could talk tomorrow morning even without alcohol." The gap between their perspectives remained unbridged, and as the conversation repeated, Yeong-su bit his lips tightly, expressing frustration with a 'rabbit teeth' expression. Watching this, the three MCs Defconn, Lee Yi-kyung, and Song Hae-na laughed in empathy, saying, "He's such a realistic man."

In the shared living room, Sang-cheol's story about his fortune-telling created an unexpected atmosphere. He said, "Before coming here, I had my fortune told," and mentioned that someone with a "prominent forehead" would be compatible with him. Ok-soon was flustered, but Sang-cheol continued talking about fortune-telling, making the atmosphere awkward. Yeong-ja and Yeong-cheol also engaged in a subtle power struggle over dishwashing. When Yeong-ja asked, "Do you wash dishes well?", Yeong-cheol replied, "I've never done it." In response, Yeong-ja said, "That's too shocking," to which Yeong-cheol joked, "Are you going to make me wash the dishes?" Eventually, Yeong-cheol did the dishes, but Yeong-ja wore a complicated expression.

On the morning of the fourth day, Yeong-su visited the women's dormitory and arranged 'one-on-one conversations' with Yeongsuk and Ok-soon in that order. He told Yeongsuk, "I plan to talk with Ms. Ok-soon later, but if I'm not her second choice, I'll go straight for you," declaring a 'conditional direct advance'. Flustered, Yeongsuk expressed disappointment in a post-conversation interview: "It felt like I was being told, 'Either Ms. Ok-soon or you.'" Shortly after, Yeong-su sat down with Ok-soon and asked, "Am I on your interest list?" Ok-soon coldly replied, "I'm not ranked high." After the conversation, Ok-soon revealed in an interview, "It sounded like he would only pursue me if I was on his list of interests, otherwise not, so it didn't feel sincere."

Sang-cheol, who had been in a tense standoff with Kwang-su for some time, directly requested a conversation with him. Sang-cheol began by saying, "First, I'm sorry," offering an 'advance apology', and added, "While I was talking to Ms. Ok-soon, I wondered if I might have taken away many of your opportunities." At the same time, he admitted, "There were a few points where you felt hurt," and shared, "I had a feeling of being ignored." Kwang-su sincerely explained, "I never intended that at all," and the two cleared up their accumulated misunderstandings. Around the same time, Yeong-ja expressed disappointment over the bromance-level friendship between Yeong-cheol and Gyeong-su. Seeing the two walking together, Yeong-ja cynically joked, "Those two should become 'Hyun-keo' or 'Choi-keo.'" In an interview immediately after, Yeong-ja confessed a twist about Yeong-cheol: "My feelings cooled down in an instant. At first, he seemed pure, but later he felt frustrating," hinting at another dramatic shift in the romance timeline for Episode 32.

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