Kim Yo-han ♥ Oh Yeon-hee, Starting 'Day 1' as a Real Couple

“Let’s make today our Day 1.” Former volleyball player turned entertainer Kim Yo-han and actress Oh Yeon-hee have finally ended their period of uncertainty and become an official couple. After Oh Yeon-hee previously postponed a confession, she expressed her intention to date during their first trip, moving their relationship into a real-life couple status.

In the episode of Channel A's 'Groom Class 2' broadcast on the 2nd, the first trip of Kim Yo-han and Oh Yeon-hee was revealed. Previously, Kim Yo-han had confessed to Oh Yeon-hee, saying, “I want to get to know you while dating formally,” but Oh Yeon-hee avoided an immediate answer, stating, “I want to take some more time to get to know you.” For Kim Yo-han, this trip was essentially the time to decide the fate of their relationship.

Kim Yo-han's tension was significant from the start. He began the trip by saying, “I will settle our relationship today, whether we date Yeon-hee or end it.” Tak Jae-hun, who arranged the accommodation, gave them advice not to try too hard to confirm each other's feelings, saying, “Couples can fight during their first trip.” This was a strangely pointed piece of advice for Kim Yo-han, who was trying to rush to a conclusion regarding their relationship.

The atmosphere between the two changed quickly upon arriving at the pool villa. After changing into swimwear, they enjoyed playing in the water, and Kim Yo-han walked through the water with Oh Yeon-hee on his back since she cannot swim. As they spent time together on a large tube, a pinkish romantic atmosphere naturally flowed between them. Later, during conversations accompanied by wine, comfort was more prominent than awkwardness.

The decisive moment came at night. Kim Yo-han continued to flirt naturally, telling Oh Yeon-hee, “If you want to see a flower, look at the self-camera.” As the atmosphere matured, he cautiously asked, “After the confession, there was a time when Yeon-hee postponed her answer. Have you sorted things out to some extent?”

Oh Yeon-hee confessed that while the confession was sudden at the time, she had thought seriously about their relationship since then. She then asked Kim Yo-han, “What is the date today?” and said, “Let’s make today our Day 1.” Upon hearing the answer he had been waiting for, Kim Yo-han smiled brightly and immediately took out a giant bouquet he had prepared since the start of the trip. Oh Yeon-hee burst into laughter at his comment that he intended to take it back if he were rejected, and the two confirmed their feelings with a hug.

The process of the two developing into a couple despite an 11-year age difference is also a typical flow of the 'observational romance' that has been repeated in recent dating reality shows. In other words, the process of forming a relationship by watching the other person and confirming feelings rather than making an immediate choice became the main narrative of the program. In particular, since Oh Yeon-hee postponed her answer once and then made the decision herself through the trip, today's 'Day 1' remained as a scene that formalized their relationship beyond a simple variety show event.

Another couple was also born in this broadcast. In the 3-on-3 meeting between Lee Jeong-jin, Chun Myung-hoon, and Kim Sang-hyuk, Kim Sang-hyuk and Yoo Chae-ryeon were formed as the final couple. Kim Sang-hyuk went straight toward Yoo Chae-ryeon, who expressed interest in him throughout the meeting, and Yoo Chae-ryeon also chose him, saying, “I think my heart opened because you expressed your interest first like a man.” Kim Sang-hyuk responded, “I just smiled when I looked at her. It was good.”

It is also of interest to see how the relationships of these two couples, which started in different ways, will continue in the future. One side started dating after hesitation, while the other side chose each other through a complex love line among several people. As 'Groom Class 2' establishes itself as a program that shows the formation and change of actual relationships beyond simple blind dates, the next stories of the two couples have become new points of interest.