Season 16 Sang-cheol and Season 28 Hyeon-sook, conflict over children from day one? 'Contract Marriage' finally begins [Comprehensive]

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Sang-cheol from Season 16 and Yeong-suk from Season 28 have officially entered their "contract marriage."

According to Nielsen Korea, the ratings research firm, the first episode of the KBS Joy and MBC Every1 variety show "Contract Marriage," which aired on the 28th, recorded an average viewership rating of 1.3% and a peak per-minute rating of 1.6% among nationwide pay-TV households, based on the combined figures for KBS Joy and MBC Every1.

On this day, Ahn Jung-hwan, Hyoyeon, and Lee Chae-young from fromis_9 appeared as MCs. The program showcased actual married life, starting from the first meeting between the "new groom," Seoul-born Confucian boy Jeong-hwan, and the "new bride," Yoo-jin, to signing the contract and sleeping in the same room on the very first night. Previously, they had appeared as Sang-cheol from Season 16 and Yeong-suk from Season 28 in the divorced special episodes of ENA's and SBS Plus's dating reality show "I Am Solo."

The "new groom," Jeong-hwan, who currently resides in the United States, expressed caution during a video meeting with PD Nam Kyu-hong ahead of "Contract Marriage," stating, "Since I have been divorced once, I am being careful in choosing my remarriage partner." However, he also voiced his loneliness. He actively expressed support for "contract marriage," which allows couples to experience real married life first. Jeong-hwan, who is looking for a spouse to live with in the U.S., revealed his earnest desire to seize the opportunity, noting, "Even if things go well in Korea, one may not be able to adapt to life in America."

The "new bride" was Yoo-jin, who is raising two children in Busan. Yoo-jin deliberated repeatedly, saying, "I tend to get swept away when I develop feelings for someone," but ultimately decided on the contract marriage. Moreover, Yoo-jin cited Jeong-hwan, whom she had seen on past broadcasts, as her ideal type, stating, "I liked how he sided with women." She also showed an open mind toward living abroad for the sake of her children, heightening anticipation.

Subsequently, Jeong-hwan set out to meet the new bride holding a bouquet he made himself from tulips picked in his yard. Yoo-jin, who had flown for 11 hours to arrive in the U.S., seemed to forget her fatigue as she expressed excitement. Seeing Yoo-jin walking toward him from a distance, Jeong-hwan confessed, "I thought 'she is quite nice' and wanted to meet her at least once." Yoo-jin was moved that Jeong-hwan had prepared tulips, which she likes. The two exchanged names and headed to Jeong-hwan's house with awkward yet thrilling feelings.

As soon as Yoo-jin entered Jeong-hwan's home, she efficiently organized the luggage she had brought from Korea. Watching her, Jeong-hwan revealed his satisfied inner thoughts, saying, "She seems like someone who is very good at managing a household."

Next, when Yoo-jin appeared in a pristine white dress and veil for their wedding ceremony, Jeong-hwan could not even make proper eye contact as he exclaimed, "You are beautiful." However, the "contract" they received just as the atmosphere was building up put the two on edge. Specific contract clauses were revealed, including "the contract ends the moment one person leaves," "dining together at least once a day," "sleeping in the same room under one roof," and "not stealing another opposite-sex person's heart during married life."

In particular, Yoo-jin hesitated for a moment after reminding Jeong-hwan of her situation with two children, but she finally seemed to make up her mind. After signing the contract, she exchanged rings with Jeong-hwan. Subsequently, Jeong-hwan proposed using the term "honey," rapidly accelerating the pink atmosphere.

However, on the first day of their contract marriage, which might have seemed only sweet, Jeong-hwan and Yoo-jin faced reality. Jeong-hwan, who had never raised children, revealed his burden regarding kids, surprising Yoo-jin, who is raising two children. Yoo-jin also expressed worry about whether she could adapt to the monotonous and quiet life in the U.S. compared to Korea, casting a shadow of anxiety.

Moreover, Jeong-hwan and Yoo-jin wavered subtly over "showering before bed" from the first night. When Jeong-hwan asked, "Do you want me to shower before sleeping?" and Yoo-jin replied, "Just do as you wish," the worst-case scenario unfolded as Jeong-hwan ultimately went to bed without washing, shocking viewers. Furthermore, while Jeong-hwan fell into a deep sleep immediately, Yoo-jin revealed complex feelings by struggling to fall asleep, such as calling Korea to check on her children's condition, heightening curiosity about their next steps.

On the other hand, in the preview for the next episode, Choi Jung-hwan, described as an "honest and transparent man," appeared as the second groom. Choi Jung-hwan exploded with excitement about the bride, saying, "You are especially beautiful today" and "I could fall in love just by meeting your eyes," heightening anticipation about the bride's identity.

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