Engaged couple Solbi and Lee Kyu-han revisit the car scene that sparked their romance

Newly engaged couple Solbi and Lee Kyu-han revealed the details of their romantic connection on Solbi's YouTube channel on the 22nd. The pair, who met on the dating program Pursuing Old Encounters last year, are scheduled to hold a private wedding next April.

Singer and painter Solbi and actor Lee Kyu-han, who recently announced their marriage, have revisited the fluttering moment of excitement that began during a dating variety show. The decisive moment their hearts drew closer was nothing other than holding hands inside a car. Solbi asked why Lee Kyu-han had moved his hand toward her first at the time, to which Lee replied, "I think it came out unconsciously because I wanted to hold it." The engaged couple revealed their sweet love story while looking back on that past excitement.

On the 22nd, a video titled "Introducing my groom-to-be" was uploaded to Solbi's YouTube channel, Solbi Is Back. Solbi introduced Lee Kyu-han, stating, "Today, to keep my word that I would 'get married within three years,' I will introduce my groom-to-be." Lee Kyu-han, smiling somewhat shyly, expressed his affection by introducing himself as "actor Lee Kyu-han, the groom-to-be of Solbi, the most beautiful person in the world."

Solbi expressed her gratitude for the outpouring of congratulations following the marriage announcement. She admitted, "It feels a bit awkward because this is my first broadcast since 'Pursuing Old Encounters'." The two met last year on the KBS Joy and KBS 2TV dating variety program Pursuing Old Encounters. As the subtle chemistry shown on the program led to a real-life romance, this joint appearance served as a moment to reaffirm their relationship.

Lee Kyu-han revealed that he wanted to appear on Solbi's YouTube channel first after announcing the marriage. He explained, "I thought it was only right to appear on Solbi's YouTube first to say hello after the announcement, so I said I wanted to appear first." As it was their first broadcast together after their relationship progressed from lovers to an engaged couple, he wanted to greet fans directly in Solbi's space.

The two naturally continued their conversation with memories from their time on Pursuing Old Encounters. In particular, they decided to reenact the car scene that had garnered significant attention during the broadcast. Lee Kyu-han said, "We decided to reenact the car scene, which was the biggest topic of conversation while filming Pursuing Old Encounters, and Solbi suggested it urgently." In the process of recreating the past scene, the moment they opened their hearts to each other was also revealed.

Recalling the hand-holding scene, Solbi directly asked Lee Kyu-han about what she had been curious about. "My heart actually opened up a lot while holding hands in the car during Pursuing Old Encounters," she said. "We only had to perform the hand-holding mission, so why did you move toward me and grab it?" Although they were in a situation where they had to perform a set mission, Lee Kyu-han's action of moving his hand first remained more than just a simple broadcast scene to Solbi.

While responding that he did not remember the situation clearly, Lee Kyu-han explained the reason he held Solbi's hand. "I had no memory. I was driving, and since I was going on a road I had never been to before, I had to check the navigation, and there was the beautiful woman Solbi, who was on my mind, sitting next to me," he said. He added that he was preoccupied with conversation and filming, but "I think it came out unconsciously because I wanted to hold it." His explanation that it was not a calculated action instead suggested the natural affection he felt at the time.

Solbi and Lee Kyu-han are scheduled to hold their wedding next April. After meeting through Pursuing Old Encounters last year, they developed into a couple and it is reported that they have recently completed the meeting between both families. The wedding is planned to be held privately, inviting only family, relatives, and close acquaintances from both sides. As the connection that started on a broadcast leads to an actual marriage, their love story is drawing even more attention.

In their first YouTube appearance together following the marriage announcement, the two candidly revealed everything from their past awkward excitement to their current affectionate expressions. For Solbi, it was the moment her heart began to open, and for Lee Kyu-han, it was the moment he unconsciously wanted to hold her hand. The fact that the two, who have cherished the same scene with different memories, are now preparing to become a married couple adds special meaning to their love story.

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