'Love Rears Its Head', Love Lines Tangle on Day One, Studio in Chaos

TV CHOSUN's 'Love Rears Its Head' captivated viewers from its very first day with unpredictable love lines.

The broadcast on the 19th saw the 9 'Male and Female Stars' move into their shared living space, where subtle probing and diet missions intertwined, leading to a chaotic and unpredictable episode.

Right from the start, a subtle tension simmered between roommates. Gonjiam Lee Seok-hoon and Bucheon Im Si-wan, who had both chosen Hwaseong Ha Ji-won during the AI blind dates, began showing mutual interest in Gimpo Tae-yeon after their in-person meeting, creating a delicate sense of tension. Lee Seok-hoon even drew a line, telling Im Si-wan, "We shouldn't get any closer."

The tension was palpable in the women's dorm as well. Incheon Kim Sa-rang and Guro-gu Karina, who had been aware of each other since before the program, found themselves sharing a room, leading to a charged atmosphere. Kim Sa-rang candidly admitted, "I thought I was the prettiest, but everyone is beautiful," while Karina confessed, "Ms. Sa-rang and I have a lot in common. I know we nominated each other as rivals," hinting at a deepening rivalry.

The strict diet continued even after moving in. The participants prepared their meals using healthy ingredients. Eunpyeong-gu Lee Seo-jin's culinary skills caught the eye, and Gimpo Tae-yeon, who had been paired with him in the AI dates, expressed her growing interest, saying, "The way he cooks is so cool." However, Lee Seo-jin seemed to dismiss Tae-yeon when she offered to help, leaving the studio stunned. Later, during dinner, Lee Seo-jin's gaze lingered on Tae-yeon, sparking hopes of rekindled feelings. But his unexpected response, "I just watched because you were eating so well. I felt vicarious satisfaction," left the MCs speechless.

As night fell, the first exercise date commenced with a couples' badminton tournament. Namyangju Gong Yoo and Incheon Kim Sa-rang, who had shown consistent interest in each other, were paired up, surprising hosts Lee Su-ji and Yu-i, who commented, "Is it fate?" and "It feels like you two even connect the air around you."

However, fate didn't favor the destined pair. Bucheon Im Si-wan and Gimpo Tae-yeon defeated Gong Yoo and Kim Sa-rang in the first match and went on to win the championship.

The final match pitted roommates Gonjiam Lee Seok-hoon and Bucheon Im Si-wan against each other, adding an extra layer of excitement. Lee Seok-hoon, who had vowed, "Roommates must win," teamed up with his desired Hwaseong Ha Ji-won but ended up losing due to repeated mistakes. Kim Jong-kook's blunt assessment, "No luck and no skill," drew laughter. His hesitant approach towards Ha Ji-won throughout the game elicited a mix of laughter and sighs from the studio. Kim Jong-kook expressed his frustration, "You have to be proactive!" while Lee Su-ji sternly urged, "Just give him a high five!", resonating with viewers' sentiments.

The prize for winning the badminton tournament was a special date voucher. Bucheon Im Si-wan chose Gimpo Tae-yeon for a bonfire date. However, Tae-yeon later surprised everyone by selecting Namyangju Gong Yoo as her date partner. Gong Yoo remarked, "I initially thought I'd choose just one person, but after meeting everyone, I realized it wouldn't be bad to get to know them all first. And you never know what might happen later, right? Things could suddenly work out," indicating he was keeping his options open. Kim Jong-kook pointed out, "It feels a bit like you're playing the field," criticizing his ambiguous stance.

The first day concluded with the initial impression voting after meeting in person, deviating from AI-generated appearances. This segment revealed the genuine interests of the 'Male and Female Stars,' which had been debated in the studio. Among the men, Namyangju Gong Yoo received the most votes with three, chosen by Incheon Kim Sa-rang, Gimpo Tae-yeon, and Hwaseong Ha Ji-won. He, in turn, chose Incheon Kim Sa-rang, mirroring their AI blind date connection.

Among the women, Hwaseong Ha Ji-won also garnered three votes, selected by Gonjiam Lee Seok-hoon, Eunpyeong-gu Lee Seo-jin, and Gangdong-gu Oh Sang-wook. Bucheon Im Si-wan, after the special date, once again chose Gimpo Tae-yeon. Guro-gu Karina, whose true feelings remained a mystery throughout the broadcast, cast her vote for Gonjiam Lee Seok-hoon.

The ending scene revealed an alarm mission where three male contestants chose Incheon Kim Sa-rang. The contrast between Kim Sa-rang contemplating her choices amidst the three men and Guro-gu Karina watching awkwardly nearby drew attention. A preview hinted at further tension, with Kim Sa-rang provocatively telling Karina, "It seems like there's no guy you're interested in." With tangled emotions coming to the forefront, TV CHOSUN's 'Love Rears Its Head' airs every Wednesday at 10 PM, heightening anticipation.

Netizens commented, "It's already this complicated on the first day, I can't wait for next week!", "Aren't Lee Seok-hoon and Im Si-wan too competitive with each other?", and "I was a bit surprised when Tae-yeon chose Gong Yoo." They expressed high interest in the unfolding love story.