The 24th season members Ok-soon and Yeong-sik from 'I Am SOLO' kicked off their 'hardship journey in Mongolia.'

In the 16th episode of 'Traveling While Frying' (hereinafter referred to as 'Jibokhaeng'), aired on the 27th by SBS Plus and ENA, the 'real wild variety' itself showed the 'pink chemistry' of the 24th season members Ok-soon and Yeong-sik, who leaned on each other during their trip to Mongolia.

Starting their full-fledged trip to Mongolia with the Purugong (off-road van), the 24th season members Ok-soon and Yeong-sik showcased an unexpected synergy while filming a vlog together. Yeong-sik, with heightened energy, praised Ok-soon's beauty, saying, "I've been experiencing emotional struggles and lost more weight due to catching a cold," and teasingly asked, "How about a married life like Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra?" When Ok-soon, a member of the 24th season, mentioned that she had ridden on her boyfriend's motorcycle, he jokingly responded, "I should make a reservation for a bike. Let's create an itinerary that doesn't exist~," forming a 'pink' atmosphere.

The two, who briefly stopped in the city of Junmude, where a mart is located, purchased daily necessities. Yeong-sik remembered the ramen that Ok-soon, a member of the 24th season, liked and put it in the cart, impressing her. After driving for a while, they stopped at a restaurant, a 'Mongolian rest area,' and experienced 'natural living' while using the restroom in the open field with a door that didn't latch properly.

At a 'genuine local restaurant,' as the two enjoyed the taste of Mongolia, they lost words amidst the continuing 'lamb relay,' and Yeong-sik, a member of the 24th season, lamented, "I don't think I'll eat lamb skewers again when I return to Korea." After filling their stomachs, Yeong-sik, seeing Ok-soon lying in the car, handed her the new neck pillow he had brought just in case, showcasing his 'sweet' side.

The Purugong entered an unpaved road, guiding the two into the true 'world of off-roading.' Yeong-sik's neck shook continuously due to the overwhelming 'raw vibrations,' and seeing this, Ok-soon, a member of the 24th season, offered him her neck pillow. As Yeong-sik woke up from his nap, he put the neck pillow back on Ok-soon, showing their consideration for each other.

Upon arriving at the ger, the two returned to their childhood while watching baby goats. Following Ok-soon's comment, "I think they're eating beans. Bite that one~," Yeong-sik, a member of the 24th season, bit into a round black object near the goats, only to be shocked to find out that the 'beans' were actually goat droppings.

In the laughter-filled bean episode, the Purugong arrived at the granite rock area of Baga Gatsurin Chol. Captivated by the stunning landscape reminiscent of the movie 'Dune,' Yeong-sik, a member of the 24th season, exclaimed, "I'm Yeong-sik~ I'm feeling good today! Muyaho~" However, even as Yeong-sik grew closer to Ok-soon, he maintained distance by saying, "I'll stay here," confirming his 'emotional distancing,' which led Ok-soon to meaningfully remark, "You've sobered up."

As the Purugong re-entered the paved road, Yeong-sik, a member of the 24th season, referenced Ok-soon's ideal type, which she had revealed in 'Solo Nara,' saying, "You said you wanted a man as comfortable as a bed." In response, Ok-soon replied, "Yeah, I don't think so. If it's too comfortable, it's not fun," revealing her changed thoughts since 'Solo Nara.' Yeong-sik said, "Fun is too much dopamine," while Ok-soon expressed honestly, "I don't want someone too good-looking. I hope they look like me. Just normally pretty, like me?"

On the second day of their trip to Mongolia, the two arrived at their destination, a ger in Mandalgobi. After unpacking at their accommodation, they enjoyed local lamb and even Korean ramen while relaxing. After their meal, Yeong-sik, a member of the 24th season, shared his restroom situation with Ok-soon, saying he wanted to have a good session in one go, and the two finished their final wash in the shared bathroom of the ger, ready to enter the true wilderness.

After spending a peaceful second night, the two awoke early to prepare for departure. Ok-soon, a member of the 24th season, grumbled, "You look older than yesterday," while Yeong-sik checked his appearance in his smartphone camera, applying lip gloss. He showed awareness of the 'bubbles at the mouth' that were pointed out during his appearance in 'I Am SOLO,' saying, "I shouldn't have saliva coming out." The two had a hearty breakfast in the ger before heading to Yolyn Am for over seven hours by car. Impressed by Yeong-sik's quiet demeanor as he moved all the luggage and took care of his own water, Ok-soon asked, "Why are you so caring? Is that your usual style, or is it because we're on a trip?" Yeong-sik replied, "I'm originally the caring type."

As the two showed signs of getting even closer by sharing pillows, they faced a crisis on the third day of their Mongolia trip. In a trailer, the two suddenly engaged in a heated argument inside the ger on the vast plain. Eventually, Ok-soon warned sharply, "Don't say a word until the end of the trip!" leading to curiosity about why the two became embroiled in 'extreme conflict' on the third day of their Mongolia journey.

The 'beginning of conflict' between 24th season members Ok-soon and Yeong-sik will be confirmed in 'Traveling While Frying,' airing on July 4 at 8:40 p.m. on SBS Plus and ENA.

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