I Am SOLO's Lee Young Ja runs barefoot toward Kim Young Chul

Kim Young Chul and Lee Young Ja from the 32nd season of 'I Am SOLO', who had previously declared they would end their relationship, have opened their hearts to each other again ahead of the final choice.

Earlier, the two engaged in an argument lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes due to issues with attitude and speech, leading Kim Young Chul to draw a line by suggesting they just remain "oppa-dongsaeng" (older brother-younger sister). However, amidst the competition to win super date rights, suppressed true feelings burst forth, leading to a new phase.

In the 32nd season of SBS Plus and ENA's 'I Am SOLO', airing at 10:30 p.m. on the 29th, a team competition will take place with 7 super date rights at stake. Lee Young Ja expressed her intention to use the date right she might obtain from this mission on Kim Young Chul. Through an interview with the production team, Lee Young Ja expressed regret over not being able to talk to other participants besides Kim Young Chul, revealing her inner thought that feelings might develop if they talk again.

Lee Young Ja runs barefoot in a chaotic stream relay race

The highlight of this episode is a relay race where participants must run across a stream. The team match for the 7 super date rights instantly turned into a mess.

A participant acting as a runner fell in the stream after gaining initial speed, followed by another situation where someone tripped because their pants became heavy from being soaked in water. Even the opposing team's runner, who was following, tumbled along, turning the scene into a shambles. The studio MCs were flustered as runners aiming for a comeback just before the finish line fell one after another. Actor Lee Yi-kyung was surprised, asking, "Does this make sense?", while Defconn shook his head, saying, "Cut! Well done. Good job, actors."

Amidst this chaotic race, Lee Young Ja showed fighting spirit by throwing off her shoes and running barefoot. Lee Young Ja put her plan into action to win the super date right and use it on Kim Young Chul.

Kim Young Chul's offer to make amends and the changed atmosphere

After the race ended, Lee Young Ja sat down with Kim Young Chul and expressed the disappointments she had accumulated. During the conversation, Lee Young Ja made a late confession of her true feelings, saying, "I really liked you, Oppa."

As they had once ended their relationship, Lee Young Ja's blunt confession changed the atmosphere on site. Kim Young Chul also responded with a kind attitude, unlike his previous cold demeanor, saying, "I want to make up for what happened yesterday."

Watching the rapid change in the atmosphere between the two, Defconn expressed surprise, asking, "Is it Day 1 again?"

The romance of the 32nd season participants will be revealed through the broadcast on the 29th. The episode aired on the 22nd recorded an average viewership rating of 4.8% and a peak rating of 5.3% per minute according to Nielsen Korea. Notably, it also recorded 2.2% in the 2049 male and female viewership rating, taking first place overall.