The love line of 'Couple Palace 2' has begun to take shape.

On the broadcast of Mnet 'Couple Palace 2' (directed by Lee Seon-young, produced by Jeong Min-seok) on the 5th, the story of 33 single men and women who started their Palace Week retreat was depicted. In a situation where the options were divided between 'Couple Zone', where matched partners prepare for marriage together, and 'Single Zone', where they can seek new partners, intense emotions led to an exciting surge of dopamine.

The identities of the six couples that chose the Couple Zone were revealed. The 'couple of conviction', pharmacist Jo Young-seok and corporate employee Kim Soo-min, as well as the 'older-younger couple', fashion brand representative Lim Si-yeon and employee Kim Hyun-joong from Company L, also joined the Couple Zone, creating excitement. Lim Si-yeon, who said she prefers shorter men, and Kim Hyun-joong, who revealed a preference for younger partners, eventually chose each other based on emotional attraction over conditions. Dentist Kim Ji-woong and elementary school teacher Kim Ha-yeon also overcame their 10-year age difference to choose the Couple Zone. They began rapid wedding preparations unique to 'Couple Palace', from wedding photo shoots to financial planning dates.

In the Single Zone, intricate relationships began to develop. As the 'likes voting' started, allowing participants to choose new partners excluding their current matches, Japanese corporate employee Hwang Jae-geun became the center of popularity after joining the Single Zone. Many women, including beauty creator employee A (Choi Seo-hee), selected Hwang Jae-geun. Notably, beauty model Yoo Hye-won, who had previously rejected Hwang Jae-geun's feelings, also chose him.

Yoo Hye-won confessed, "In fact, I pondered a thousand times. Because I have some history, I couldn't muster the courage, wondering if I would be a burden." Hwang Jae-geun also cleared up misunderstandings about Yoo Hye-won and opened his heart. However, just for a moment, a scene was captured among the male contestants mentioning rumors surrounding Yoo Hye-won, raising interest in what changes might occur in Hwang Jae-geun's feelings.

Meanwhile, in the Single Zone, a thrilling new scenario unfolded with the managers' recommended matching blind date called 'Gyeol.Man.Chu Date.' The meeting between dermatologist Lee Sang-gyeong and pharmacist Bae Joo-hee led to a tangled love square. Bae Joo-hee shared her satisfaction with the date, stating, "I don't want to lose (Lee Sang-gyeong). I feel competitive," while Choi Jae-yeon couldn't hide her anxious expression. Bae Joo-hee, who is serious about marriage, confessed her realistic concerns arising between Lee Sang-gyeong and Choi Jae-yeon, piquing curiosity about the direction of the love square.

As the Single Zone party began, another shift in dynamics was anticipated. The 'secret date' invitation rule summoned some individuals from the Couple Zone to the Single Zone. The first guest was Lim Si-yeon, who received an invitation from Lee Jeong-won. Lee Jeong-won said, "(Lim Si-yeon) said she preferred shorter men, so I felt challenged" and applied for the date. However, the two struggled to communicate, and afterward, Lim Si-yeon expressed her deepening affection for Kim Hyun-joong.

The fierce competition among women surrounding dentist Kim Ji-woong kept viewers on the edge of their seats. Jeong Na-gyeong, a staff member at Y University, actively flirted with Kim Ji-woong after pulling him out of the Couple Zone, raising the dopamine levels. Joining the date till the very end, it previewed an unprecedented battle, leaving viewers curious about how their relationships will unfold and how the intricate love lines will develop.

With increasingly captivating developments in each episode, Mnet's 'Couple Palace 2' airs every Wednesday at 10:40 p.m. on Mnet and tvN.

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