Ji Sang-ryeol and Woo Hee-jin's Romantic Date on 'Seeking Long-Lasting Relationships'

On the February 9th episode of KBS Joy and KBS2's Seeking Long-Lasting Relationships (오래된 만남 추구), Ji Sang-ryeol and actress Woo Hee-jin shared a charming date that hinted at a budding romance. The episode featured the pair embarking on their first date as part of a matchmaking journey, where the women had the first choice of partners while the men were blindfolded. Ji Sang-ryeol eagerly anticipated Woo Hee-jin's arrival, and to his delight, she chose him as well. Initially thinking he would receive no votes, Ji Sang-ryeol jokingly mentioned he might leave, only for Woo Hee-jin to call out, 'Don't go!' Upon realizing she had chosen him, he joyfully welcomed her.

As their date progressed, the chemistry between them deepened. Woo Hee-jin complimented Ji Sang-ryeol, saying, 'You look great in person,' which led him to suggest they create affectionate nicknames for each other. They settled on 'Yeol Oppa' (열오빠) for Ji Sang-ryeol and 'Woo Nangja' (우낭자) for Woo Hee-jin, marking a sweet moment in their interaction.

Curious about why she chose him, Ji Sang-ryeol asked directly, to which Woo Hee-jin responded that she had heard many good things about him and was pleasantly surprised by his looks. She also expressed her initial confusion about why he wasn't making eye contact, which he explained was due to shyness. Ji Sang-ryeol admitted, 'I’m the type who falls in love easily,' laughing off the awkwardness.

The two discovered they shared many similar interests, prompting Ji Sang-ryeol to exclaim, 'I might need to send out wedding invitations!' He was amazed at how well they matched, with subtitles on the screen noting, 'This could be a match made in heaven.' Recently, Ji Sang-ryeol's participation in the reality show 'Salim Nam' has hinted at a potential marriage in 2025, adding to the intrigue surrounding their connection.