Lee In-kwon's Gong Seung-yeon line jolts Choi Jung-yoon's date

"You look like actress Gong Seung-yeon" — Lee In-kwon's direct confession

Lee In-kwon, a participant on the SBS show 'Child Release Project - Hapsuk Matseon 2', has shown unrestrained interest toward Choi Jung-yoon. In the third episode airing on the 9th, the 'Mom's Pick Date,' chosen by the suitors' mothers, begins in earnest.

Choi Jung-yoon, who runs a beauty pageant academy, enjoyed a 2-on-1 date with Lee In-kwon and Kang Shin-woo, creating a subtle tension. From the very first date, Lee In-kwon expressed his interest by telling Choi Jung-yoon, "I think you look like actress Gong Seung-yeon." During the subsequent ideal type talk, he continued his direct approach toward her, adding, "My ideal type is Gong Seung-yeon."

Caught off guard by the unexpected confession, Choi Jung-yoon appeared flustered yet fluttered. She expressed curiosity about him, responding, "You threw such a direct line; now I'm even more curious about what kind of person you are."

MC Lee Yo-won and Seo Jang Hoon surprised by the 'clean flirting'

The reactions from the MCs watching the date in the studio were intense. Lee Yo-won highly praised Lee In-kwon's way of speaking, saying, "It's fluttering because he suddenly came in so fast. It's not overwhelming; it's clean flirting."

Seo Jang Hoon also gave a thumbs up, noting, "He has sense."

'Hapsuk Matseon 2,' which is garnering attention by ranking high on Netflix's domestic variety show charts, has entered its second day as the participants' emotions begin to surge in earnest. The competitive dynamic between Lee In-kwon and Kang Shin-woo surrounding Choi Jung-yoon is expected to continue. The program airs every Thursday at 9 PM on SBS.

Profiles of the announcer-turned-participants

Lee In-kwon was born in 1990 and joined SBS as a 22nd recruitment announcer in 2016; he is currently active as a host for 'Live Today.'

His counterpart, Choi Jung-yoon, was the runner-up for Miss Korea Daejeon-Sejong-Chungcheong in 2020. After working as a sports and e-sports announcer, she currently serves as the vice director of a beauty pageant academy and works as a freelance announcer.