(Ex Sports News, reporter Jang In-young) In the latest episode of 'Is It Possible to Love Now?', Joo Byung-jin's matchmaker, Choi Ji-in, mentioned another matchmaker, Shin Hye-sun.
On the broadcast of the tvN STORY entertainment program 'Is It Possible to Love Now?' (hereafter referred to as 'Love Now') on the 9th, Joo Byung-jin was featured as he headed out for his first after-date before making his final choice.
After a successful first match with the former announcer-turned-artist Choi Ji-in, Joo Byung-jin continued their meaningful conversation that they hadn’t finished during their initial meeting. While sitting on a bench, Choi Ji-in revealed a lunchbox that she had personally prepared.
Joo Byung-jin commented, "I can feel your heart. Thinking about the effort you put in is truly touching. It's delicious!" He added, "The atmosphere is great, the food is wonderful, and Ji-in is here. It feels like I'm flying in the sky."
Choi Ji-in responded, "Next time, I'll make seaweed soup with oysters." She naturally talked about their next meeting.
During their conversation, Choi Ji-in mentioned Joo Byung-jin's second matchmaker, lawyer Shin Hye-sun, saying, "Did you buy side dishes at the market with the lawyer? How was it? They looked good to me."
In response, Joo Byung-jin honestly shared, "The lawyer was very kind. She opened her heart and was genuine with me, which I really appreciated." This caused Choi Ji-in’s expression to darken slightly.
However, Joo Byung-jin continued praising Shin Hye-sun, saying, "She seemed relaxed, probably due to her extensive experience in social situations. I liked how openly she spoke and acted."
Choi Ji-in hesitated, saying, "This might be an embarrassing question..." but Joo Byung-jin reassured her, "It’s completely natural. Since we are not in our twenties, it's easier to talk honestly."
In an interview with the production team, Choi Ji-in expressed, "Many people say they hope things go well between the lawyer and Joo Byung-jin. When I first saw her, I thought, 'Wow, she’s really impressive. I couldn't express myself like that.'” She added, "I hope I can be a source of comfort for him, but I believe we can talk about that once I get closer and open up more. I feel like I'm gradually opening my heart."
Photo courtesy of tvN STORY