'I Am SOLO' Jeong-hui, Heo Sung-beom, and Gwang-su Gathered in One House: A 'Matchmaking Agency-Level' Scene Captured

AI researcher Heo Sung-beom and 'I Am SOLO' Season 28 contestant Jeong-hui have been connected through an unexpected 'neighborly bond,' creating a scene where the relationship network from a variety show expands into real-world space. With Gwang-su, who is currently in a public relationship, also joining them, the gathering transformed from a simple visit into a social meeting site where discourses on dating and marriage intersect.

In the episode of the SBS variety show 'My Little Old Boy' broadcast on the 5th, the process of Heo Kyung Hwan and Kim Jong Min visiting Heo Sung-beom's house was depicted. Heo Sung-beom suggested visiting the house across the street, saying, "I prepared a special gift for you, hyung," and the situation changed rapidly when an unexpected person appeared in that space.

Jeong-hui, a contestant from Season 28 of the SBS Plus and ENA variety show 'I Am SOLO,' lives in the house across, and since Gwang-su, who is currently in a public relationship, was also present, a natural crossover narrative between the participants was formed. As a result, a structure was created where a variety show contestant and non-celebrities intersect in a single space.

Heo Kyung Hwan expressed friendliness, saying, "I watched the original broadcast," and asked about the number of couples formed in that season. In response, Jeong-hui explained, "Including 3 married couples, a total of 5 couples emerged," mentioning the high success rate of forming couples.

The conversation naturally shifted to marital status, but the two individuals appeared to withhold immediate answers. Gwang-su added a comment implying the direction of their relationship, saying, "I am ready," while casting glances toward Jeong-hui.

As if conscious of the atmosphere on site, Heo Kyung Hwan jokingly asked, "Are you two today's gift?" During the process of explaining the situation, Gwang-su revealed that he recently took a position as the representative of a marriage information company. This could be interpreted as a case where an individual's dating experience expands into an industrial realm.

Following this, an explanation of the structure of the marriage information agency (matchmaking agency) business followed. Gwang-su mentioned that depending on the ideal type conditions and matching range, membership fees could range from approximately 8 million won to a maximum of 50 million won, indirectly revealing the structural reality where the dating market has been commodified.

Questions regarding age requirements also followed. When Heo Kyung Hwan asked about the "possible range for an older partner," he replied, "An older partner is difficult, and a younger partner of about 1 to 2 years is appropriate," clarifying his personal preference standards.

Ultimately, this scene drew viewers' attention as it functioned as a unique crossover narrative where a dating reality show contestant, an AI researcher, and a marriage industry professional discussed the conditions of marriage and relationships in one space, going beyond a simple variety show guest visit.