The members of 'Pursuing Old Encounters' season 2 ignited the search for connections.
On the broadcast of KBS Joy, KBS2, and GTV on the 23rd, 'Pursuing Old Encounters' lit the candle of connection and had a time to express the first meeting's attraction, followed by a 1:1 random date. The cast of eight, including Lee Hyung-chul, Lee Gi-chan, Park Kwang-jae, Lee Sang-jun, Wax, Park Eun-hye, Shin Bong-sun, and Kang Se-jeong, had time to discover the charms of old connections they had not noticed before through unpredictable random dates.
The first impression voting yielded unexpected results. Lee Sang-jun received a total of 2 votes, becoming the top vote-getter among male cast members. Shin Bong-sun chose Lee Sang-jun, saying, "I want to see him as my ideal type rather than a colleague," while Park Eun-hye selected him with the expectation that "he might be able to bring laughter into my dull daily life."
Among the female cast members, Kang Se-jeong was chosen by Lee Gi-chan, Park Kwang-jae, and Lee Sang-jun. They expressed their attraction due to Kang Se-jeong's bright impression and fluent Japanese skills, which they hadn’t seen in a long time. Kang Se-jeong chose Park Kwang-jae, noting that "a caring man is my ideal type" and revealed that she only discovered such traits in Park Kwang-jae.
Next, a 1:1 random date was conducted, determining the dating partners with the male cast's belongings. Wax was paired with Lee Sang-jun, the owner of an electronic dictionary, while Park Eun-hye went on a date with Park Kwang-jae, who brought a baby handkerchief. Kang Se-jeong chose Lee Hyung-chul's lucky $2 and spent time with him, while Shin Bong-sun was connected with Lee Gi-chan.
The couple who created the most delightful atmosphere was Lee Sang-jun and Wax. Lee Sang-jun, who has a nail art certification, arranged a special time to do Wax's nails. Thanks to Lee Sang-jun's witty banter, Wax laughed continuously despite the tension. Wax recalled, "Time really flew by" and described it as "a time full of laughter."
The date of Park Kwang-jae and Park Eun-hye stood out for Park Kwang-jae's warmth. Park Kwang-jae referred to Park Eun-hye as 'the Korean Wang Jo-hyun,' saying, "It's fascinating how connections work. I never met the same person in the same project over 13 years of work, but I never expected to meet her here." Park Kwang-jae escorted Park Eun-hye to Chef Jeong Ho-young's restaurant, thoughtfully preparing food and desserts in advance. Park Eun-hye seemed at ease with his meticulous consideration.
Lee Hyung-chul and Kang Se-jeong enjoyed a date on Nodeul Island and shared photos in a group chat, earning envy from others. Shin Bong-sun and Lee Gi-chan completed the production team's '20-second eye contact' mission and voluntarily participated in the season 1 '3-minute hand-holding' mission, creating subtle excitement. Viewers could not hide their smiles as they watched the cast members gradually approach each other.
Next week, a random matching taste date of 'Pursuing Old Encounters' season 2 will take place during a connection trip. Additionally, the participants will check the results of the first attraction voting, increasing curiosity about how it will affect their experiences and whether they can meet the people they have each been waiting for during the taste dates.
[Photo] Broadcast capture
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