72-year-old Kim Hak-rae arranged a blind date to help his son Kim Dong-young get married. However, the other party, Kim Na-hee, reportedly decided not to continue the meeting due to pressure.
On the 9th, TV Chosun's entertainment program 'Lovers of Joseon' depicted Kim Hak-rae and his wife Lim Mi-sook, along with matchmaker Lee Yong-sik, summarizing the situation after the blind date.
Earlier, Kim Dong-young had a blind date with trot singer and comedian Kim Na-hee. At the time, Kim Na-hee received flowers and a lottery ticket as gifts from Kim Dong-young for her birthday, but left all of them behind after the meeting, leaving him wondering about her feelings.
During the broadcast that day, Kim Hak-rae expressed his anxious feelings, saying, "I couldn’t sleep because I was so curious after the meeting," while Lee Yong-sik also noted, "Right now, Dong-young's feelings are what matters," trying to calm the situation.
In particular, Lee Yong-sik advised, "The excessive show of wealth like offering a building on the first meeting might have been overwhelming," adding, "If parents get too involved, the other party may feel intimidated." In response, Hwang Bo-ra also remarked, “While there were responses that Dong-young was attractive, many commented that the parents were too overwhelming.”
Kim Hak-rae and Lim Mi-sook clarified, saying, "We were more passionate because it's about our son," but Kim Hak-rae admitted, "I’m going to be a mother-in-law too, so I can understand how that might have been overwhelming for her." Lim Mi-sook also revealed her disappointment, saying, "I thought it would be comfortable since we are both comedians, but it wasn't the case."
Ultimately, Kim Dong-young and Kim Na-hee's meeting fell through, and matchmaker Lee Yong-sik suggested, “Let’s forget about the two failures and try to listen to Dong-young’s true feelings," once again stepping up for his son's love.
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