'Divorce' Shim Soo-chang: "I quit baseball, drank two bottles of soju, and cried from sadness" [Chosun's Love Matchmaker]

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'Chosun's Love Matchmaker' featured the explosive excitement of 10-minute dates among a group called "Six Cans Two," a gathering of sixth-grade men who began seeking connections in Gyeongju. Interest peaked as announcer Lee Yu-bin, dubbed the "female heart-killer," became the focus of attention from Yang Sang-guk, Yoo Il-han, and Shim Jae-won, forming an intriguing four-way dynamic.

'Chosun's Love Matchmaker' aired on the 27th, revealing a 10-minute one-on-one date where men selected their partners, following earlier lunchbox dates where women made their choices. Yang Sang-guk and Kim Min-ji, along with Yoo Il-han and Lee Yu-bin, spent time reaffirming their mutual attraction after their initial lunchbox date. Unfortunately not chosen during the lunchbox date, Shim Soo-chang went on his first date with Lee Go-eun, while Hong Kyung-jun dated Jeon So-hyun for the first time.

'In a previous broadcast, Shim Jae-won was left alone at the accommodation after being overlooked by both Lee Go-eun and Jeon So-hyun. "Won't I get a chance in 10 minutes too?" he remarked, revealing plans to spend time with women returning from their dates. He then went on a 10-minute date with Lee Yu-bin, who had just returned from her date. However, aside from rehearsed conversations, his nervousness left him unable to speak coherently, evoking sympathy.

'Soon after, when it was time for women to select their partners, Lee Go-eun immediately chose Shim Jae-won. However, while walking with her along a path, Shim Jae-won attempted to carry her across a broken section of the trail but ultimately turned back. Watching this, all the Love Matchmaker MCs sighed in disbelief, and Hwang Bo particularly exclaimed, "You really can't handle dating," laughing in astonishment.

'Lee Yu-bin, having confirmed mutual interest with Yoo Il-han, chose him again. "Oppa clearly suits me well. It's a day to fall in love," she said, expressing surprise at their compatibility across blood types and zodiac signs. Kim Min-ji, who had dated Yang Sang-guk twice, went on a catchball date with Shim Soo-chang. In an atmosphere of growing closeness with baseball fan Kim Min-ji, Shim Soo-chang opened up sincerely. "After quitting baseball, I drank two bottles of soju at home and cried from sadness," he shared. "I couldn't think of anything else but baseball while wondering what to do next. That's why I started appearing on broadcasts."

'The 10-minute dates evolved into a "random date" where women selected items carried by the men, proposed by the participants themselves. When Lee Yu-bin chose Yang Sang-guk's hairpin, he finally went on his first date with her—the woman he had ranked first in initial impressions. Confident and charming, he gifted her a handmade flower bracelet to create romance. Previously chosen by Yoo Il-han and Shim Jae-won, Lee Yu-bin expressed surprise: "I didn't expect one more person to join here. But I managed to seize this fate." In response, Yang Sang-guk added excitement with his "hairpin flirting," saying, "This fate was stitched together by a needle." Finally, he grabbed Lee Yu-bin's hand and ran into the accommodation together, completing a romantic comedy movie-like atmosphere. Watching the tension between Yang Sang-guk and Yoo Il-han over Lee Yu-bin, Choi Sung-guk remarked, "From now on, it's war," heightening the suspense.

'During the evening dates, where women waited for men at different restaurants, attention once again converged in one place. At a Chinese restaurant, Yoo Il-han, Shim Jae-won, and Yang Sang-guk visited Lee Yu-bin one after another, resulting in a 1-on-3 date. At a beef soup restaurant, Kim Min-ji was joined by Shim Soo-chang and Hong Kyung-jun, while Lee Go-eun and Jeon So-hyun naturally ended up dining alone.

'Meanwhile, the next episode promises an intense battle for affection among the men and women who have confirmed their excitement. Viewers will see thrilling moments just before a kiss during the "Pepero game," as well as romantic scenes between Shim Jae-won and Lee Go-eun, who grew closer at the "first-night pension" offering everything from swimming pools to wine, and Hong Kyung-jun and Kim Min-ji, reluctant for morning to arrive. Additionally, a "catfish man" appeared, instantly disrupting the romance dynamics, while Jeon So-hyun, who had cried alone during the evening date, was introduced to new excitement.

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