'I Am SOLO' 34th Young-sook, "Men, sit down when you go, it's polite"

“In the future, you men should sit down when you go. Be polite.”

Young-sook from the 34th season of ENA and SBS Plus's 'I Am SOLO' displayed her presence by pouring out unfiltered remarks even in front of the male participants. During a drinking session after a meal, she suddenly mentioned bodily functions and even delivered an unexpected reprimand regarding the use of men's restrooms. Even in a situation where members of the opposite sex met for the first time, the scene turned into a sea of laughter due to Young-sook's way of speaking, as she did not walk on eggshells or change the subject. Her words, which go beyond mere honesty into being unrestrained, are receiving mixed reactions from viewers.

In the episode of 'I Am SOLO' broadcast on the 14th, the 34th season participants were shown getting to know each other while eating and continuing the drinking session together. As the atmosphere ripened, Young-sook suddenly said, “I need to pee.” Laughter erupted at the scene due to Young-sook's remark, as she brought up an everyday physiological phenomenon without hesitation. Rather than being careful with her expressions considering it is a dating program where men and women are together, she revealed her state exactly as it was.

Subsequently, when a male participant spoke in a way that suggested it was okay to use the men's restroom comfortably, Young-sook went a step further. She retorted, “In the future, you men should sit down when you go. Be polite.” Due to the somewhat direct expression, the surrounding participants showed laughter, and Young-sook continued the conversation naturally as if she did not care much. In a situation where many participants act cautiously to build favor, Young-sook's remarks instantly drew attention.

Young-sook's honesty is not a one-time occurrence. Previously, during the process of preparing breakfast, she confessed that she has almost never cooked, saying, “There is nothing I can do.” While other participants were busy preparing food, she did not hide her shortcomings or pretend to be skilled. Her attitude of showing her true self rather than decorating herself to make a good impression on a romantic partner is emerging as a characteristic of Young-sook.

After the broadcast, various reactions emerged online regarding Young-sook's words and actions. While some views suggest that her unadorned appearance is actually charming, others questioned if she was being excessively unrestrained in front of members of the opposite sex she met for the first time. Since the boundary between honesty and rudeness can be perceived differently by each person, Young-sook's way of speaking is also in an atmosphere where likes and dislikes are divided. However, it is clear that she increased the topicality of the broadcast with her strong expressions and unexpected remarks.

An interesting point is that Young-sook's easygoing personality is also influencing her romantic relationships. Male participant Young-sik showed interest in Young-sook's unpretentious appearance, revealing the possibility of a new love line forming between the two. Since her honest personality may act as a charm rather than typical behaviors to look good to a partner, attention is also focused on the future relationship between the two.

In the 34th season, which is themed around multi-child families, Young-sook is building a distinct character, following her unique family relationship as the youngest of eight sisters with her unrestrained wit. In a dating program, honesty can sometimes be a weapon of favor, but excessively direct expressions can act as a burden depending on the partner. Attention is focused on which participant Young-sook, who captured attention with her bold words and actions, will get close to and whether she can lead her honest charm into romance.

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