I Am SOLO Season 33: High-achieving Gwang-su and stunning Yeong Suk join 'Never-Dated' special

'I Am SOLO' has returned with its third 'Never-Dated' special, revealing the unique backgrounds and charms of its new cast members. As the Season 33 singles—individuals who lack dating experience but have achieved significant success in their respective fields—make their appearance, attention is focused on what kind of romance this special will create.

In the episode aired on the 5th on SBS Plus and ENA, the first story of the Season 33 Never-Dated special was revealed.

Gwang-su, who appeared first, captured the attention of the MCs from the very beginning. Upon seeing Gwang-su, Defconn immediately expressed his intuition, saying, "That's right. I have a feeling. He looks pure," bringing laughter with his signature instinct.

Born in 1995, Gwang-su showed visible nervousness from the moment he appeared. Showing up with sunscreen on his face, he shared his honest reason for appearing, stating, "There was no concept of a lover in my world. It was a realm that didn't exist in my head at all."

He confessed his longing for a late-blooming romance, saying, "The feeling of love is a good thing, but I wondered if I would live my whole life without knowing it, only to realize it later."

However, his background provided a surprising twist. Gwang-su is a Grade 5 civil servant belonging to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, who passed the Higher Civil Service Examination after three and a half years. In particular, as a video of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport appearing to cheer him on with a "Fighting!" was revealed, he was highlighted as a participant with outstanding abilities, regardless of his dating experience.

As the female participants appeared, the atmosphere heated up even further.

The person who garnered the most interest was Yeong Suk, born in 1992. Upon her entrance, Defconn expressed his amazement at her stunning looks, exclaiming, "Isn't this a scam?"

Contrary to her glamorous first impression, Yeong Suk was also a person who had never dated. She confessed, "It's true that I've never dated. I kept putting it off, and that's how I ended up here," adding, "Even my parents don't know that I am a 'never-dated' person."

Yeong Suk, who commuted from her family home to a university and workplace that required a 3 to 4-hour round trip, shared that she had focused more on her own life than on dating. She revealed a surprising charm, stating, "I get awkward in front of a man I like" and "I'm not sure how to have a conversation with men."

Jeong-suk appeared as someone who studied abroad in the United States. However, unlike her seemingly perfect background, she showed a cautious nature regarding romance. She revealed a dating style where she does not open her heart easily, saying, "If there is even a slight slip-up, my feelings cool down."

Sunja was introduced as someone who had a three-month dating experience eight years ago, but she was presented as a participant who fits the purpose of the Never-Dated special. She shared her reason for appearing, saying, "I wanted to feel that ticklish fluttering sensation" and "I wanted to live while communicating with romance."

Yeong-ja was introduced as a participant with a professional background as an anesthesiology nurse. While she is not usually interested in grooming herself, her realistic side was revealed as she has already secured an apartment. She expressed her desire to meet someone who aligns with her values, stating, "I am looking for a Christian."

Ok-sun, born in 1999, drew attention with her cute and unique appearance. Having experienced a long period of studying abroad, she caught eyes from her first appearance with her youthful sense and unique atmosphere.

In the first impression selection, the joys and sorrows of the male participants were divided. Sang Cheol emerged as the most popular man for the first impression, receiving the most selections from the female participants. On the other hand, Gwang-su and Yeong-ho faced unexpected results as they were not selected.

Analyzing his low popularity, Gwang-su suggested, "Perhaps it's my appearance."

Yeong-ho also expressed his disappointment, saying, "It felt empty. I felt a sense of emptiness."

However, Yeong-ho's unexpected charm appeared in the latter half of the broadcast. He showed natural consideration, such as carrying the luggage of female participants that Sang Cheol had missed, and he was seen leading the atmosphere at the accommodation.

Seeing this, the MCs evaluated, "I think Yeong-ho's popularity will rise because of this," and indeed, some female participants, including Hyeon Suk and Sunja, began to view his manners and personality positively.

This Season 33 Never-Dated special focuses not just on the stories of participants with no dating experience, but on the process of people who have lived their lives to the fullest in their own ways finally facing the emotion of love.

With high-achieving Gwang-su, the stunningly beautiful Yeong Suk, and the considerate Yeong-ho, viewers are eager to see how these distinct personalities will form new relationships.