Moments That Trigger Blanket Kicks ヾ(•ω•`)o

A reality program about inexperienced, sincere, zero-experience "motaesolo" individuals who want to date has arrived. The Netflix dating reality show <Better Late Than Single> (hereafter <Motae Dating>) is a makeover reality show that helps inexperienced "motaesolo" individuals with their first love. Out of over 4,000 applicants, 12 finalists (including a catfish) present their chaotic journey to escape being single, bringing delightful laughter. At the same time, their clumsy attempts to approach the opposite sex evoke memories of first love. Here are moments from <Motae Dating> that triggered blanket kicks and resonated with viewers. Let’s cheer for the first loves of these 12 men and women who broke out of their life molds and gathered the courage to try.

"You have to knock from a distance..."

Jae-yoon and Jung-mok's 'Knocking' at the Door

<Motae Dating> showcases scenes not seen in existing dating programs from the very first episode. While knocking on the door of the opposite sex may be a fleeting moment in other dating shows, it is different in <Motae Dating>. I never expected to see this scene for so long before watching. Male cast members Jae-yoon and Jung-mok discuss how to pick up female cast members Lee-do and Ji-yeon, who have not yet appeared. Jae-yoon cautiously asks, "Can I knock here...?" to which Jung-mok replies, "I don't think so?" At that moment, panelist Lee Eun-ji makes a refreshing comment, saying, "You can knock. Why not?" The two men fidget at the door, eventually coming to their own conclusion: "You have to knock from a distance...". To knock once, the two men muster great courage and take turns knocking on the door. When the women finally come out through the opened door, the two are startled and step back. This moment vividly shows Jae-yoon and Jung-mok's 'knocking' and solidifies the viewers' resolve to watch <Motae Dating> from the start.

ASMR Flirting

<Motae Dating> presents 'different' flirting. During a breakfast gathering, female cast member Yeo-myeong mentions that she ran into Jae-yoon in the morning. She then says she was bare-faced at that time, and Jae-yoon seizes the moment to attempt flirting... but it comes off strangely. He whispers almost to himself, "Not at all... not at all did you look (that way)..." but he doesn't even finish his sentence. Jae-yoon's ASMR-like whispering flirting reaches Yeo-myeong, but it's unclear if it had any effect.

Sang-hoo and Ji-soo's First Date (In an Electric Car)

Male cast member Sang-hoo and female cast member Ji-soo successfully matched drinks and get the chance for their first date. Sang-hoo, who is driving an electric car for the first time, is too focused on driving to freely converse with Ji-soo. Ji-soo, who has feelings for Sang-hoo, does not hide her feelings and confesses that she voted for him during the first impression voting. Sang-hoo is left speechless by Ji-soo's words and, in his daze, fails to give her a proper response as she continues to express her feelings. Just as they enter a curve, he ultimately cannot respond to her.

Individual Survival Roller Rink Date

The roller rink date in <Motae Dating> is truly a chaotic party. The three men and women who did not pair up during the drink matching head to the roller rink. The roller rink date in <Motae Dating> is quite different from the expected dating scenario. Jae-yoon, who wanted to tie Yeo-myeong's roller skate laces, asks her, "Shall I... tie them for you...?" but this time she doesn't hear him. Awkwardly, Jae-yoon asks male cast member Seung-ri, who seems like he would tie them well, again. Seung-ri looks at him strangely and replies, "Why...?" In the end, the male and female cast members separate like oil and water, each preparing on their own.

Even while skating, the awkward atmosphere continues. Even when other female cast members help Ji-yeon, who struggles to skate, the male cast members are too busy skating alone. Jung-mok seems to approach Ji-yeon to help, but he merely touches the wall and turns back smoothly. The female cast members express their frustration in interviews about the male cast members who do not help. In an interview, female cast member Min-hong, feeling frustrated, pounds her chest as if it is blocked and gulps down water. Min-hong's interview perfectly represents the viewers' feelings of frustration.