Hwang Dong-joo Promises to Approach Lee Young-ja Comfortably in 'Old Meeting Pursuit'

In the latest episode of KBS JOY and KBS 2TV's Old Meeting Pursuit (오래된 만남 추구), which aired on March 9, Hwang Dong-joo expressed his intention to approach Lee Young-ja with sincerity, stating, "I may be clumsy, but I will come to you comfortably." The episode showcased a cheerful gathering of the first season's cast, including successful couples Hwang Dong-joo & Lee Young-ja, Koo Bon-seung & Kim Sook, Lee Jae-hwang & Jang Seo-hee, along with Ji Sang-ryeol and Woo Hee-jin.

Before the gathering, Hwang Dong-joo was invited to join Koo Bon-seung and Kim Sook on their after-date. During this time, Kim Sook called Lee Young-ja, who expressed her heartfelt feelings for Hwang Dong-joo, saying, "Why are you meeting my man?" and "Who are you to call someone I can't even reach?" Hwang Dong-joo admitted he hesitated to contact Lee Young-ja, saying, "I was worried about Yumi noona. I got too excited and didn't consider her feelings," hinting at the pressure from the explosive interest following their on-screen romance.

As the gathering commenced, Hwang complimented Lee Young-ja's makeup, saying, "You look so beautiful today." When Lee asked if his mother watched the show, Hwang replied, "My mom likes Yumi noona too. She told me to look nice for the shoot today." Lee then revealed, "My family already calls you brother-in-law," reigniting speculation about their relationship.

After the event, Hwang surprised Lee with a large bouquet of flowers, stating, "I wanted to give you the biggest and prettiest flowers." When Lee expressed concern about the flowers wilting, Hwang reassured her, saying, "Enjoy them now. Wear the best clothes and eat the best food first." Lee expressed gratitude for the genuine connection they shared during their date, saying, "The lights of love turned on during my free date with Hwang Dong-joo." Hwang promised, "Even if I'm a bit clumsy, I will come to you comfortably... Let's meet often."

In a touching moment, Hwang received a unique coat from Lee, which is the only one of its kind in the country. Lee apologized for only giving it to Koo Bon-seung, but Hwang found it meaningful, saying, "It's not something you bought; it's a cherished item. That makes it even more special." As their relationship begins to blossom slowly but surely through Old Meeting Pursuit, public interest in Hwang Dong-joo and Lee Young-ja's future continues to grow.