The rebellion of the “zero-vote man” has begun. Youngchul, known for his gentle and emotional personality, is now shaking up the dynamic.
In the episode of I Am SOLO airing Wednesday, February 18 at 10:30 p.m., Youngchul embarks on a “Team Youngchul 2 to 1 date” with Soonja and Oksun. The combination of the sensitive “egen-nam” and the confident “teto-nyeo” personalities creates a surge of romantic tension.
Previously, Youngchul had received zero votes during the first impression selection, lowering his head in disappointment. However, during the first official date selection, he captured the hearts of both Soonja and Oksun simultaneously, rising instantly as an unexpected fan favorite. His roller coaster narrative has sharply increased viewer attention. Before the date, he admitted, “This is an experience I’ve never had,” unable to hide his bewilderment, and added, “Since breaking up with my last girlfriend, I’ve never even had a one on one drink,” highlighting his innocence.
The trio heads out on a makguksu date. As soon as they sit down, Youngchul activates his sweet manners, saying, “It’s my habit,” while setting the utensils for Soonja and Oksun first. However, in his nervousness, he forgets his own utensils, drawing laughter with his clumsy charm. In front of the “ice makgeolli,” he is even caught trembling while trying to take a commemorative photo, revealing the true essence of a pure-hearted boy frozen in nervousness.
Soonja responds by taking care of him closely, preparing the makguksu sauce and mixing it herself, leading the atmosphere. Oksun also jokes, “I’ll definitely go with the egen-nam and teto-nyeo dynamic,” filling the scene with laughter. The lively exchange between the two women around Youngchul creates a subtle tension.
During a conversation about opposite-sex friendships, Youngchul’s clean and sincere image shines again. He confesses, “My phone doesn’t ring on weekends. I get really happy when it does,” revealing his life with zero female friends. As Soonja and Oksun respond positively, he adds, “Unless it’s something like ‘Want to bungee jump without a cord?’ I’m okay with anything,” emphasizing his willingness to be a fully attentive boyfriend.
The question now remains whether the emotional Youngchul can capture the hearts of Soonja and Oksun.
Meanwhile, the February 11 broadcast of I Am SOLO recorded an average viewership rating of 4.2 percent in the Seoul metropolitan area across paid broadcasting households, according to Nielsen Korea, with peak ratings reaching 4.6 percent. In the key 2049 demographic, it also ranked first among all programs in its time slot with 2.2 percent, proving its strong buzz and popularity.
Reported by News Culture M.J._mj94070777@nc.press
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