Ok-soon and Sang-chul, who found love on the I Am Solo Season 19 special for first-time daters, have shared an update on their life as they prepare for their upcoming wedding. Ok-soon, in particular, touched hearts by revealing that she recently donated hematopoietic stem cells.
On the 26th, during a live broadcast on the YouTube channel Chonjang Entertainment, hosted by Season 9's Ok-soon, Season 19's Ok-soon, along with Season 10's Young-ja and Jung-sook, appeared to share their latest news.
During the broadcast, when asked about the bandage on her neck, Ok-soon explained, "I recently underwent a procedure to donate hematopoietic stem cells." She added, "I registered to be a donor about 17 to 18 years ago. I hadn't heard anything since then, but I was recently contacted and went through with the donation. I'm wearing the bandage for protection since the procedure was recent." The host, Season 9's Ok-soon, applauded her, saying, "You did such a wonderful thing."
Although Ok-soon and Sang-chul did not choose each other in the final selection of the I Am Solo Season 19 special, which aired in 2024, they made headlines about four months after the show ended by revealing they had become a real-life couple. Since then, the two have been in a public relationship and recently announced their plans to marry, receiving many congratulations.
Ok-soon shared that she and Sang-chul have been dating for 943 days. "We don't really have major conflicts, and even if we do, we resolve them right away. We've never had a big fight that lasted long because we are the type to apologize first, regardless of who is at fault. If it feels like we might argue, we apologize to each other quickly. We're the type to say, 'I'm sorry,' and 'No, I'm more sorry,'" she said, showing her unwavering affection.
The couple has nurtured their relationship through dates at cafes and camping trips nearby. Regarding Sang-chul's recent weight gain ahead of the wedding, Ok-soon explained, "I love late-night snacks and desserts, so I always ask him to eat with me. If I ask him to buy me something I want to eat, Sang-chul buys it all, and if I leave some behind, he eats it because he doesn't want to waste it. He has gained a little weight, but it's not as much as it looks in photos; he's just a bit heavier than before."
Ok-soon also shared, "Sang-chul proposed first. It wasn't anything grand with a ring or him getting down on one knee. We were naturally talking about marriage and he said, 'Isn't it time for us to get married?' and 'I want to do it with you,' so I replied, 'I'd like that too.' I'm not really into those kinds of events anyway." She noted that they have set their wedding date for this coming November due to their busy schedules.
Finally, Ok-soon added, "We are planning to hold the wedding in Gijang, Busan, and we are still looking for a home for our newlywed life. I have to keep working in Busan, so we will set up a home there, and since Sang-chul's job requires a lot of travel, it looks like he will be commuting to and from Busan."
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