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Kim Sang-hyuk Goes on a Blind Date After Divorce: 'These Two Are Hitting It Off'
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Kim Sang-hyuk Goes on a Blind Date After Divorce: 'These Two Are Hitting It Off'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kim Sang-hyuk, a member of the group Click-B, is set to appear on a blind date after his divorce.
  • The episode of 'Lover's Course 2' will feature his dating experience and initial nervousness.
  • Despite initial awkwardness and missteps, Kim and his date discover common ground and a potential connection.

Kim Sang-hyuk, formerly of the K-pop group Click-B, is venturing into the dating scene post-divorce. His upcoming appearance on the Channel A entertainment show 'Lover's Course 2' will showcase his first blind date since becoming a '๋Œ์‹ฑ' (dol-sing), a term for a divorced individual. In a preview, Kim expresses his nervousness about the date, admitting it's been a long time since he's gone on a formal blind date. He prepares by trying to reduce facial swelling and studying 'how to have comfortable conversations' online. Upon meeting his date, he's immediately smitten, comparing her to a 'white tulip.' However, his anxiety leads to several conversational blunders, prompting co-hosts like Kim Yo-han to remark that he genuinely needs the show's guidance. Lee Seung-chul even predicts the date might be their last. Despite the rocky start, the latter half of the date sees the pair bonding over shared interests and discovering mutual acquaintances. This unexpected connection leads co-host Tak Jae-hoon to exclaim, 'Suddenly, these two are hitting it off! What a twist!' The date's companion also notes their shared connections, remarking, 'It feels like we were fated to meet,' adding, 'Perhaps we were destined to meet.'

It's been a long time since I've gone on a formal blind date, so I'm nervous.

โ€” Kim Sang-hyukExpressing his anxiety before meeting his blind date.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.