Park Tae-hwan's Mother Proposes Blind Date on 'The Manager'

Park Tae-hwan's mother surprised viewers by suggesting a blind date for her son on the latest episode of KBS 2TV's 'The Manager' (also known as 'Shin Sang-launch Convenience Store Restaurant').

The episode, airing on the 3rd, featured the 'Mom's Hand Special' for Chuseok, with guests including Kim Jae-joong, Park Tae-hwan, and Song Ga-in.

During the show, Park Tae-hwan's mother prepared a spectacular '16-dish Gold Medal Meal,' reminiscent of the meals she used to make for him during his swimming career. The elaborate spread included dishes like braised beef ribs, spicy stir-fried pork, and braised croaker, impressing the cast.

Amidst reminiscing over the food, Park Tae-hwan's mother unexpectedly asked, 'Someone knows a good person, would you like to meet them?' This caught Park Tae-hwan off guard, causing him to visibly fluster. Fellow guest Kim Jae-joong humorously empathized, saying, 'This household has reached that point too.'

His mother further expressed her concerns about his marriage, and when Park Tae-hwan's close friend Park Seri was mentioned, she responded positively, 'I'd like that very much,' much to Park Tae-hwan's playful dismay. He then declared, 'I'm not against marriage, so don't give up hope,' adding to the intrigue.

The episode, showcasing Park Tae-hwan's mother's special meal, her heartfelt advice, and his filial devotion, airs on KBS 2TV at 8:30 PM on the 3rd.

Netizens reacted with amusement, commenting, 'Park Tae-hwan's mom appeared! The table is so abundant,' 'Is the blind date proposal real? Kim Jae-joong's reaction was hilarious,' and 'It's cute seeing Tae-hwan flustered when Seri is mentioned.'