'My Ugly Duckling' Kim Seung-soo♥Park Hye-yeon, Final Couple Formed with Blessings from Both Mothers

On the SBS variety show ″My Ugly Duckling,″ actor Kim Seung-soo (55) and freelance announcer Park Hye-yeon (39) were selected as the final couple in the group dating retreat. In this group dating retreat, a strict rule was applied that a couple could only be formed with the consent of both parents. Kim Seung-soo and Park Hye-yeon chose each other as their final selection, and both mothers officially approved their meeting, making them an official couple. The final selection was conducted by presenting a rose. Kim Seung-soo said, ″I think it was a wise decision. We can do many things together. When we talked, I felt a good connection. I wanted to meet her a little more,″ choosing Park Hye-yeon. Min Ji-soo handed a rose to Song Jong-ho, who also said, ″I thought we would have good conversations.″ However, Song Jong-ho surprised everyone by saying in the final selection, ″I’m sorry. I choose Park Hye-yeon,″ pointing to Park Hye-yeon. Park Hye-yeon said, ″Both of you are wonderful, so I hope you understand whichever choice I make,″ adding that although the time was short, she found common ground and wanted to have a conversation, ultimately choosing Kim Seung-soo. Although Kim Seung-soo and Park Hye-yeon’s feelings matched, the final hurdle was the consent of both mothers. Kim Seung-soo’s mother appeared first and welcomed Park Hye-yeon, and Park Hye-yeon’s mother also approved their meeting, creating a warm atmosphere. Kim Seung-soo’s mother shook hands with Park Hye-yeon’s mother, sharing joy. In the studio, Seo Jang-hoon expressed surprise, saying, ″Wow, a twist, this is a twist,″ and Shin Dong-yup joked, ″Seung-soo’s mother should run up here,″ causing laughter. Song Jong-ho’s mother expressed regret and said it was the first time she saw her son laugh so much. In this episode, Kim Seung-soo and Song Jong-ho initially both chose Min Ji-soo, but later showed a change of heart after talking with Park Hye-yeon. Ultimately, Kim Seung-soo and Park Hye-yeon chose each other and became a couple.