The relationship between Young-chul and Young-sook from Season 29 of ENA and SBS Plus’s reality dating show I Am SOLO takes viewers on an emotional roller coaster as the year draws to a close.
In the upcoming episode airing on December 31, the pair’s love line swings between extremes, moving rapidly from disappointment and frustration to an unexpected emotional reversal, heightening viewer immersion.
Earlier that morning, Young-sook opens up to the other female contestants while getting ready, sharing her frustrations about Young-chul. “He has no fighting spirit,” she says, adding bluntly, “If he were my boyfriend, we would have fought for sure.” Her words reveal the emotional buildup that has been weighing on her, with irritation steadily intensifying.
In an interview with the production team, Young-sook speaks even more candidly. “I honestly thought, ‘You’re out,’” she admits. “My feelings were almost nonexistent, then they slowly started to rise to the point where I was contemplating them, but in that moment, my level of interest dropped sharply.” Her remarks clearly convey her disappointment toward Young-chul.
After hearing about the situation, Young-chul immediately takes action. He goes to the women’s lodging and bows deeply in apology, attempting to ease the tension. Watching the scene, Jung-sook steps in on his behalf, explaining, “I think he struggles to express his feelings.” Returning to the shared living room, Young-chul is once again left deep in thought.
Moments later, Young-chul visits Young-sook’s room again and delivers an unexpected line. Her response softens noticeably as she replies, “You must be having a hard time,” signaling a clear change in mood. Even Hyun-sook, who had previously criticized him by saying, “The more I see him, the less I like him,” shifts her stance, remarking, “He’s kind of cute. There’s room for redemption.”
Attention now turns to what Young-chul said and did to flip the sentiment so quickly, and whether he can fully win back Young-sook’s heart. Their rapidly shifting dynamic once again highlights I Am SOLO’s signature raw emotional realism.
Meanwhile, the December 24 broadcast of I Am SOLO recorded an average nationwide viewership rating of 3.3 percent among paid households, according to Nielsen Korea, with peak ratings reaching 3.8 percent, underscoring the show’s continued buzz.
The emotional reversal between Young-chul and Young-sook in Season 29 will be revealed on December 31 at 10:30 p.m. on ENA and SBS Plus.
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