In the episode aired on July 2, the second day of the retreat saw the participants' jobs and credentials unveiled. As soon as their professions were revealed, the romantic dynamics shifted, and the mothers' preferences fluctuated, leading to a peak viewership rating of 2.5% (based on Nielsen Korea's metropolitan household data) and proving the show's intense popularity. The most-watched minute of the night was the tense moment when the mother of Kwon Ye-chan, a favorite based on first impressions, had to choose a potential daughter-in-law.
The episode revealed the results of the secret preference vote held on the first night, signaling the start of complicated romances. Lee In-kwon and Ahn Do-yoon confirmed their mutual interest, while Kang Shin-woo, who suffered the humiliation of receiving zero votes in the first round, finally won a vote from Kim Da-hye after his persistent efforts, drawing cheers from the MCs.
On the other hand, Kim Dong-young, who had ignored Yang Ha-yoon after she chose him in the first impression vote, ended up receiving zero votes and fell into a pit of regret. Watching this, MC Seo Jang-hoon gave him some sharp advice, saying, "Dong-young, you need to get on your knees and tell Ha-yoon, 'I was crazy earlier,' if you want to change her mind," which sent the studio into fits of laughter. Meanwhile, Yang Ha-yoon shifted her interest toward Kwon Ye-chan, who had shown his manners by giving her his outer garment, while Choi Jung-yoon, a former Miss Korea contestant, also emerged as a popular choice with two votes.
The male contestants' direct approach continued during their conversations. In particular, Kang Shin-woo expressed his feelings to Kim Da-hye with a considerate tone, saying, "You are the only one here I feel a romantic connection with." MC Lee Yo-won praised his sincerity, remarking, "He speaks so beautifully."
The self-introduction session for the female contestants became the turning point that shook the entire landscape. Ahn Do-yoon (born in 1998), an employee at a major domestic electronics company, drew admiration by revealing she had already saved up enough money for marriage. Kim Da-hye (born in 1994) was revealed to be a Pilates center owner, and Lee Kang-hyun (born in 1997) as a freelance show host. When Yang Ha-yoon (born in 1995) revealed she was an Oriental medicine doctor, the eyes of the mothers of the male contestants lit up. Furthermore, the mother of Choi Jung-yoon (born in 1996), a former Miss Korea who currently runs a beauty pageant academy, won over the other mothers by promising, "I will work hard to help with childcare," offering a bold pledge to support her future grandchildren.
The chaos that followed when the mothers chose dates for their sons was absolute. Both Kwon Ye-chan's and Kim Dong-young's mothers chose the Oriental medicine doctor, Yang Ha-yoon. Kwon Ye-chan, who had previously named Choi Jung-yoon as his ideal type, confidently walked over to her, assuming his mother would have chosen her, which brought laughter to the set. However, his mother firmly stated, "I prefer a professional for a daughter-in-law," choosing Yang Ha-yoon instead and signaling the start of a conflict between the son's taste and the mother's conditions.
The twists did not end there. Choi Jung-yoon also became a popular choice, receiving votes from the mothers of Lee In-kwon and Kang Shin-woo. Lee Yo-won remarked, "The mother's influence is huge," admiring the strategy of Choi Jung-yoon's mother, who boosted her daughter's appeal with her active childcare pledge. Conversely, Ahn Do-yoon, whom Seo Jang-hoon had predicted would receive many votes due to her stable job and perfect preparation for marriage, was left with zero votes, adding to the shock.
Match To Marry: With Parents 2, which shows unpredictable developments at every turn as the mothers' realistic perspectives intervene in their children's romances, airs every Thursday at 9 PM.
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