In the real dating program I Am Solo Season 29, featuring younger men, Young-sik steps up to make a strong comeback, leaving behind his previous weak image.
In the episode airing on the 17th at 10:30 PM, Young-sik is depicted trying to change the atmosphere at Solo Nation No. 29. He shows a higher energy level than usual from the morning and captivates the cast with a talent show he couldn't showcase during his self-introduction. Observing this, Young-soo raises the tension by telling the women to be on guard, adding to the excitement of the scene.
After receiving zero votes the previous day and eating a lonely meal, Young-sik approaches the date with a much more proactive attitude. In particular, he surprises everyone by boldly suggesting a spontaneous date to one of the solo women, saying, "Let's go just the two of us tonight." The unexpected flirting leaves the solo woman both flustered and excited.
Additionally, Young-sik invites another solo woman to a hidden spot in Solo Nation that he had previously scouted, allowing them to have some private time together. When the solo woman reveals that she had her makeup done since early morning, Young-sik actively expresses his interest by saying, "You'd look prettier if you did it yourself, and you'd still look beautiful even if you went to wash your face in the water right now."
Young-sik is the youngest participant in Season 29, born in 1997. Previously, he showed interest in Young-ja, who is nine years older, but when Young-ja recognized him as her friend's disciple, drawing a line in their relationship, he shed tears and earned the nickname 'crybaby.' Viewers are curious whether the youngest, Young-sik, can break free from this image and win the hearts of the female participants.
The episode of I Am Solo that aired on the 10th recorded an average viewership rating of 3.24% based on Nielsen Korea's data for nationwide paid broadcasting households, proving its hot topic status by ranking first in the target viewership rating at 1.78% during the same time slot.
