'Groom School 2' Lee Tae-sung and Ryu Hyo-young confirm their feelings for each other... tears over family matters

On Channel A’s ″Groom School 2,″ Lee Tae-sung and Ryu Hyo-young expressed their honest feelings to each other, hinting at a change in their relationship. In the episode aired on the 6th, Lee Tae-sung and KIM YO HAN met with Oh Yeon-hee and Ryu Hyo-young at a riverside barbecue restaurant near the Han River. At this gathering, Ryu Hyo-young mentioned a past episode during a drama shoot when Lee Tae-sung gave her a ride to the Mungyeong filming site, expressing her gratitude. Later, Ryu Hyo-young revealed that she had tried several times to treat Lee Tae-sung to a meal but felt disappointed as she did not receive a reply. During a conversation about dating, Ryu Hyo-young revealed her ideal type as a kind and responsible person, showing her affection toward Lee Tae-sung. When KIM YO HAN asked about her thoughts on Lee Tae-sung, Ryu Hyo-young responded positively and said in an interview with the production team, ″After seeing Lee Tae-sung appear on ’Groom School 2,’ I didn’t want to miss the opportunity, so I took the initiative to meet him.″ At the meal, Ryu Hyo-young peeled shrimp shells and handed them to Lee Tae-sung, and actively expressed her affection by suggesting they go running together. After they were left alone, Ryu Hyo-young directly confessed her romantic interest to Lee Tae-sung. Lee Tae-sung was taken aback by the sudden confession and expressed caution about starting a new relationship due to his family situation. He mentioned his past experience of a relationship ending because of opposition from his partner’s parents after his divorce and shared his concerns as a single dad. In response, Ryu Hyo-young comforted him, saying, ″I hope Lee Tae-sung will be happy,″ and Lee Tae-sung became emotional, recalling his parents who helped take care of his son. After regaining his composure and returning to the group, Ryu Hyo-young sincerely told him, ″I liked you as a person, Lee Tae-sung,″ expressing her intention to stay by his side even during difficult times. Finally, when Ryu Hyo-young asked if she could have the chance to treat him to a meal next time, Lee Tae-sung initially declined but soon replied that he would treat her, leaving the possibility of a next meeting open. In the studio, Lee Tae-sung stated, ″Until now, I kept my distance out of guilt, but now I don’t want to take Ryu Hyo-young’s feelings lightly,″ expressing his intention to view their relationship in a new light. Meanwhile, the episode also revealed Song Hae-na’s blind date. Song Hae-na, at the suggestion of Seung Chul Lee, met with Lee Guk-joo and EXID’s Hyelin to find the meeting place, but instead of Seung Chul Lee, a lawyer six years younger, Bang Seung-woo, appeared. Bang Seung-woo actively expressed his interest, bringing a doll gift that reflected Song Hae-na’s taste. The two continued their conversation sharing common interests such as soccer, and Bang Seung-woo mentioned that he had informed his family about the blind date. At the second gathering, Bang Seung-woo’s friend joined them, and when Song Hae-na said she had difficulty expressing disappointment to her partner, Bang Seung-woo said he was good at noticing the other person’s feelings. When asked about changes in his feelings after the blind date, Bang Seung-woo replied that his affection grew stronger after meeting her in person. He then asked Song Hae-na for her contact information, and she gladly accepted, exchanging phone numbers.