Cheon Myung-hoon, Progressing with So-wol through Hand Holding and Hugs... Will 'X-Man' Member Get Married?

In 'Bride Training', Cheon Myung-hoon is continuing his pink progress by throwing a 'surprise party' for his 'crush' So-wol.

Kim Il-woo and Park Sun-young's Couple Counseling for Deeper Understanding

In the 177th episode of Channel A's 'Recent Men's Life - Bride Training' aired on the 20th, Kim Il-woo and Park Sun-young were seen receiving 'couple counseling' to understand each other better. The broadcast recorded a viewership rating of 2.3% according to Nielsen Korea.

Kim Il-woo revealed the reason for booking the counseling himself, saying, 'We are getting along well now, but I thought it would be helpful for each other.' During the one-on-one counseling, he honestly confessed, 'It seems like I'm going back and forth between being a very close friend and having romantic feelings.'

Kim Il-woo shared his painful family history, saying, 'My parents' marriage was not smooth. I think I had negative thoughts about marriage since I was young.' Park Sun-young also shed tears, saying, 'My mother passed away when I was in my second year of college.'

Cheon Myung-hoon and So-wol's 55-Day Anniversary Event, Hand Holding Included

With the help of Jang Woo-hyuk and Lee Jung-jin, Cheon Myung-hoon beautifully decorated the party room for a '55-day anniversary event' with So-wol. However, So-wol expressed her fan feelings, saying, 'You are so handsome' when she saw Jang Woo-hyuk, and exchanged strange glances with Lee Jung-jin.

Lee Jung-jin revealed late that 'Actually, I've known So-wol for a long time,' to which Cheon Myung-hoon was surprised and asked, 'Did you know him before you knew me?' So-wol replied, 'I got to know both of you around the same time,' which made Cheon Myung-hoon even more nervous.

Hand Holding with 'Couple Jenga', So-wol Even Hugged First

In the 'Couple Jenga' game suggested by Jang Woo-hyuk, Cheon Myung-hoon held hands with So-wol, bringing laughter with their playful bickering. While Cheon Myung-hoon was away, So-wol honestly expressed, 'I appreciate that you always try to accommodate me, but that's as far as it goes.'

However, she showed that she hasn't completely closed her heart by mentioning the moment Cheon Myung-hoon sang on stage during their date at Nami Island as a thrilling moment.

Cheon Myung-hoon sweetly said, worrying about So-wol's health as she had a slight fever, 'Call me if you feel unwell. I'll come anytime.' So-wol hugged Cheon Myung-hoon as a farewell, causing a 'heart flutter.'

The Romance March of 'X-Man' Members Continues

The 'Mentor Group' cheered for the two's relationship, saying, 'Isn't it the first time one of them hugged first?' Attention is focused on whether Cheon Myung-hoon will also walk down the aisle after Kim Jong-kook.

In particular, Lee Jung-jin's statement about 'having known each other for a long time' and Jang Woo-hyuk's comment 'Jung-jin's ideal type seems to be someone like So-wol?' added tension for Cheon Myung-hoon, bringing a 'second crisis.'

Viewers are increasingly interested in how the relationship between Cheon Myung-hoon and So-wol will develop, and whether the romance march of 'X-Man' members will continue.