‘Lee Young-ja-hopeful’ Hwang Dong-joo stimulated hearts with his straightforward manly side toward ‘30-year ideal type’ Lee Young-ja.

On the 2nd, KBS JOY, KBS 2TV ‘Pursuit of Old Encounters’, Lee Young-ja, Jang Seo-hee, Kim Sook, Woo Hee-jin, Ji Sang-ryeol, Koo Bon-seung, Hwang Dong-joo, and Lee Jae-hwang had an exciting first meeting and random date. And a full-fledged trip to rekindle the embers of their relationship has begun. Hwang Dong-joo is creating a rosy atmosphere as he reunites with his ‘30-year ideal type’ Lee Young-ja after 8 years through ‘Omanchu’.

First, the random date partner was decided by choosing a personal item. When Lee Young-ja chose a pillow, which was one of Hwang Dong-joo‘s belongings, the two went on a drive date. When the story of their first meeting 8 years ago came up, Lee Young-ja said, “I didn’t believe it. I just wanted to make you laugh,” he said, revealing his honest feelings at the time. Then, when Lee Young-ja said, “You shouldn’t have contacted me,” Hwang Dong-joo said, “I wanted to ask for your number… (I thought it would be rude),” recalling their first meeting that ended regrettably.

In the interview, Lee Young-ja said, “The image you show on TV isn’t that pretty. It would have been nice if you had met me in private and liked me, but to say you fell for that image… I still have my doubts,” revealing her confusion about whether Hwang Dong-joo’s interest was a crush or a fan. However, Hwang Dong-joo said, “When I was having a hard time as an unknown, I felt strength whenever I saw (Lee Young-ja) appear,” and “I feel much more comfortable and better after meeting you,” properly conveying his feelings for Lee Young-ja.

Then, they were given a date mission called “Hold hands for 3 minutes.” The two of them held hands, mustering up their courage, but their nervousness and trembling continued to increase the viewers‘ excitement level. Afterwards, Lee Young-ja explained the situation at the time when she was nervous, saying, “I forgot how to hold hands, but Dong-ju led the way.” Hwang Dong-ju confessed, “My hands were sweating so much. It was the first time I sweated that much.”

On the first day of their full-fledged relationship trip, Hwang Dong-ju impressed Lee Young-ja by bringing her favorite black sesame rice cakes and cloud rice cakes. He had visited the rice cake shop early in the morning, remembering what Lee Young-ja had said during their previous drive date that she liked rice cakes. Lee Young-ja said, “I’m shy and a little nervous,” revealing her true feelings. Hwang Dong-ju also became the ‘Lee Young-ja hopeful’ by taking good care of Lee Young-ja. Will the love line between Hwang Dong-joo and Lee Young-ja, who reunited after 8 years, continue next week in ‘Omanchu’?

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

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