55-year-old Kim Seung-soo's last romance was 16 years ago—High male hormone levels

Actor Kim Seung-soo surprised viewers by confessing that he has not been in a relationship for as long as 16 years. As the 55-year-old participated in a group blind date with his mother, his mother expressed concern over her son's long single life while also revealing an unexpected health checkup result. From past worries about whether his masculinity was the reason for his delayed marriage to the twist that his male hormone levels were quite high, the honest conversation between Kim Seung-soo and his mother elicited both laughter and sympathy.

In the SBS variety program 'My Little Old Boy' broadcast on the 11th, the story of the group blind date involving Kim Seung-soo and Song Jong-ho unfolded. Having lived alone for a long time, Kim Seung-soo spent time getting to know the parents of the blind date candidates, Park Hye-yeon and Min Ji-soo, alongside his mother. As conversations surrounding dating and marriage flowed naturally, Kim Seung-soo's private life and his mother's true feelings toward her son were revealed.

Kim Seung-soo's mother shared her honest feelings about her son not being married yet. She stated, "He was very popular when he was young, so I even asked if there was a problem with his masculinity because he hasn't been able to marry until now." She continued, saying that after her son received a health checkup, she was told, "His male hormone levels are quite high." The mother's concern over his long single life led to an unexpected health checkup story, adding laughter to the scene.

However, the mother's true intentions lay behind the laughter. She confessed, "It is very good that he is being filial to me, but since he is getting older, it feels a bit pitiful that he lives alone." While she is grateful that her son takes good care of her by his side, her words contained the wish that instead of living only for her, he would meet a partner to share his heart with and build a happy family. Although he is a reliable son to his parents, in his mother's eyes, his living alone still felt heartbreaking.

Kim Seung-soo approached the blind date by presenting his economic capability as an attraction. He showed confidence, saying, "Because I have worked hard, there are no problems economically." This meant that since he has built a career through long-term acting activities, there are no worries regarding his foundation for living. However, since marriage is not a matter that can be decided by economic conditions alone, interest rose regarding which partner Kim Seung-soo might share his heart with during this meeting.

Afterward, a full question session followed upon the suggestion of host Heo Kyung-hwan. Min Ji-soo's father asked Kim Seung-soo, "Have you really never dated a woman?" Pinpointing the exact meaning of the question, Kim Seung-soo replied, "It's not that I've never met women, but my last romance was 16 years ago." It was a confession that while it didn't mean he had no dating experience, his last love was a very long time ago. Surprised by the 16-year span, Min Ji-soo's father reacted by saying, "That was a painful love," and Heo Kyung-hwan joked, "If it was 16 years ago, it's almost brand new," making the scene erupt in laughter.

Unexpected results also emerged during the first impression selection. Park Hye-yeon's mother chose Song Jong-ho, but Park Hye-yeon herself chose Kim Seung-soo, saying, "Your mother looks so good." Min Ji-soo also chose Kim Seung-soo, with the hearts of both blind date candidates turning toward him. Kim Seung-soo, who revealed his long single life, managed to garner interest in the first impression stage. However, Min Ji-soo's father remained silent without making any particular choice, creating a peculiar atmosphere.

Watching this, Seo Jang-hoon interpreted it by saying, "The father dislikes both of them," providing another moment of laughter. Of course, one cannot conclude the father's actual inner thoughts from silence alone, but the father's cautious attitude while looking at his daughter's blind date partner added variety-show entertainment.

Kim Seung-soo's confession of his last romance being 16 years ago at the age of 55 revealed realistic concerns about marriage and family even amidst the laughter-filled story. While there may be individual circumstances and choices for living alone for a long time, the worries felt by family members do not easily disappear. The mother's heart, wishing for marriage while mentioning her son's health and economic power, and Kim Seung-soo's appearance as he went on a blind date to find a new connection gathered the interest of viewers.

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