Lee In-kwon is sending hearts racing on "Match to Marry 2" with his fearless flirting toward Choi Jung-yoon.

In the third episode of the SBS variety show "Match to Marry 2", airing tonight, July 9, at 9 PM, the love lines among the single men and women shift as they enter their second day of living together. The episode will also feature Lee In-kwon’s bold, direct approach that left the studio MCs in total shock.

"Match to Marry 2" is a reality dating show where 10 singles desperate for marriage and their 10 mothers live together for 5 nights and 6 days, all racing toward the final destination of marriage. Thanks to the relatable commentary from MCs Seo Jang-hoon, Lee Yo-won, and Kim Yo-han, the show hit number 1 on Netflix's Top 10 Series in South Korea after just one episode and has maintained the top spot for five consecutive days, dominating the buzz.

This episode unveils the Mom-Picked Date, where the contestants are matched by the mothers of the men. Among them, Choi Jung-yoon, a former Miss Korea who runs a beauty pageant academy and has been a popular contestant since day one, goes on a 2-on-1 date with Lee In-kwon and Kang Shin-woo, creating palpable tension.

Lee In-kwon’s bold, straight-shooting style truly shone during this love triangle. Breaking the ice of their first date, Lee In-kwon subtly expressed his interest in Choi Jung-yoon by saying, "You look like actor Gong Seung-yeon." He then followed up with a powerful punch during their conversation about ideal types, declaring, "My ideal type is Gong Seung-yeon", leaving Choi Jung-yoon heart-fluttered.

Choi Jung-yoon was so caught off guard by Lee In-kwon’s calculated flirting that she nearly choked on her drink. However, she also shyly confessed her excitement, saying, "You were so direct, it actually made me more curious about what kind of person you are", signaling a major shift in the show's love lines.

The reaction in the studio was just as heated. Lee Yo-won couldn't hide her surprise, remarking, "It was so sudden and heart-fluttering. It was a clean, refreshing type of flirting that didn't feel burdensome." Even Seo Jang-hoon reportedly gave rare praise, commenting, "He has great sense."

Will Lee In-kwon’s courageous, direct approach be enough to win the heart of the popular contestant Choi Jung-yoon? Find out on "Match to Marry 2", airing tonight, July 9, at 9 PM. 

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)