Review: The Romantic and the Idol 2 Episode 2 pt. 2

I really gotta find another way to label these episode posts. It's getting to be a long paragraph.

Anyways, I'm sorry for not continuing my review sooner. I was writing part 1 and nothing was making sense in my head that late at night. Then I got bogged down with work and headaches. Mianhaeyo...

Picking up where I left off... The couples were presented with a mission: to hold hands for at least 1 minute!

Those darn pd's are e.v.i.l.

All of the couples thought it was way too soon to be holding hands. Talk about moving to 2nd base!

Couple #1: Jong Hun and G.Na
As they both read the mission, Jong Hun started to react with surprise while G.Na exclaimed how could they ask them to do this when they only just met?

They sit and talk for a little while. Both uncomfortable. They break the silence when G.Na notices that Jong Hun is wearing the exact same scarf that she has. Same clothing likes seem to break the ice as they break out into laughter. I love that Jong Hun is all possessive as he proclaims that the scarf is his.

After a while they get up and start heading to a cafe. G.Na asks why he keeps looking at the card. Caught in the act, he confesses that he's trying to find a natural way of going about holding her hand. (Aww! How sweet!)

Finally, after what seems like ages, he tell her "Noona, let's not be like this. Let's just hold hands until we reach the cafe over there." And he grabs her hand. Lol, I had to laugh at G.Na's reaction because she initially looked so surprised, and then her face broke out into such a big happy smile. And Jonh Hun took the embarrassment out of it a little as he held her their hands up multiple times as if to say "see? We're holding hands now. We did it!"

Couple #2: Min Hyuk and Yewon
At the cafe Min Hyuk opens up the mission envelope and shows it to Yewon who tries to look embarrassed but really not pulling it off well. It's obvious that she doesn't mind holding hands at all. And he doesn't seem to disturbed by it either.

But as they move outside the cafe, both turn so shy! As they figure out how they do it, Yewon nervously tries to warm up her hand by putting her fingers against her bare neck and blowing warm air on them. Min Hyuk patiently waits for her on the side. When she's finally ready they both hold out their hands... Hands clenched into fists! Wth! Did they really want to hold hands or didn't they? Min Hyuk finally takes her hand after some hemming and hawing. And another couple successfully completes their mission.

Couple #3: Kevin and Jiwon
This couple seemed the easiest of the group to hook up hand in hand. From what I recall, and correct me if I'm wrong, but they took the news with minimal embarrassment.

Couple #4: N and Eunyoung
After a restless night, Eunyoung finally meets her "man" at the art museum. As they sit outside of the museum, the pd's with them present the task. Again the usual embarrassment. (Koreans really aren't the types to move forward so fast in public. And I'm sure that they are still conscious of their fans and what they will think when they see the show.) Finally N takes her hand and they walk along happily. In a voiceover we hear Eunyoung's voice say for her manager or CEO to look at her. She is experiencing how to date and is happy.

Later all the couples meet at the airport for their flight to Jeju-do (Jeju Island). Min Hyuk and Yewon are the last to arrive. As they gather, the cut to Jong Hun.

The producers ask him out of all the celebrities that he would like to come to the show, which one would it be. And he confesses "Yewon." Hmm...

Cut back to the airport as the couples see Min Hyuk and Yewon arrive. And you can see Jong Hun perk up considerably. Lol! It was like, oh G.Na is here I should pay attention to her. And when Yewon arrives, it was "oo, hello.." Lol. (Fan girl claws must have come out at this point.)

Min Hyuk and Yewon introduce themselves and it cuts to Jong Hun again. He says that he was really surprised to see her. And he goes on to say truthfully that he really likes the way she looks. She looks like a puppy that you would want to take care of. (A puppy? Really? That's the best he can come up with? Given the fact I know he loves dogs and cats, I shouldn't even be surprised.)

Cut to the plane ride to Jeju. Jong Hun and G.Na are looking forward to their destination. Especially Jong Hun who mentions that he's already wondering who they will be paired up on the second date...In front of G.Na who takes some offense. I mean really, who wouldn't? Someone forgot the first date hasn't finished yet... Jong Hunnie needed to be more careful.

Min Hyuk is trying to stay awake, but Yewon encourages him to rest. A little bit later, he's sleeping peacefully while drooling on his shirt. So Yewon takes care of him by putting a few napkins under his cheek. Aww...

Soon they land in Jeju and go get a few essentials they will need for their almost week stay.

A few of them pick up some vegetables, eggs, fruits. I'm not sure who it was, maybe Eunyoung? Who asks if they like jjapaguri. Apparently it's something that has meat in it cause she claims its good and she boils the meat really well. (Update: did a little digging and found out that this is another name for spaghetti noodles and the same sauce they use in jjajangmyun calle jjang sauce) Someone else mentions wanting to eat jjajangmyun (black bean noodles) and I wanted to exclaim back, "me too! Cook some for me!" (Seriously, that is one delicious dish.)

Min Hyuk carries the box of groceries out and lo and behold, the box breaks! Some of the eggs are broken, but thankfully that's the extent of the damage.

Off they drive off to the house and it is a beautiful blue and white one level house. Kinda reminds me of the Mediterranean style homes. They begin to put away the groceries and get settled for the night. But... Not before they do their daily task of texting their feelings to the pd's. Tonight, they are to text the person that they would like to get to know better.

Through several cutaway interviews and phone screen captures we find out the following:

G.Na= Jong Hun ( she's girlish when she giggles "oetokke?" Or what to do?)

Jong Hun= He's torn between his first date G.Na who is someone he can be comfortable with and Yewon who is young and friendly.

Min Hyuk= Yewon

Yewon= Min Hyuk. Although she does admit that there's something about Jong Hun's face that makes her heart melt. (That's why he's an ulzzang.)

Kevin= Jiwon

Jiwon= Kevin

N= Eunyoung

Eunyoung= N

It looks like there's a little love triangle forming already and it's already been one date! It'll be interesting to see how determined the guys are in order to keep the interest of the ladies. Will there be any jealousy? Hmmm...

Some last thoughts, why do they offer clenched fists instead of open palms first when they want to hold hands? It was as if they didn't want to hold hands at all. And, don't hate me, but why would someone like Jong Hun want to be with someone that can't stop squealing and laughing? What he calls cute, to me became irritating. Mildly irritating.

Anyone know how it's gonna be mixed up? Are they going to be dating other people? Or will they have to stick with the same person? What other tasks are they going to be asked to do? Will any of them be sent home. And who will be the couple at the end?

The next episode airs in less than a day, tonight actually in Korea, it's certainly got my attention and I will be looking forward to it!

Hope all of you will be able to watch it, too!

Ka jja! Hwaiting!