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'Love Against Time' Kim Ryoon-gi and Kang Min-young Go on Their First Date, Boosting Each Other's Self-Esteem

Kim Hyo-jung

Published : Aug 31, 2026 11:32 PM


Love Against Time (Photo=Getty Images Korea)The youngest members of the house went on their first date.

On the August 31 broadcast of SBS "Love Against Time", Kim Ryoon-gi and Kang Min-young enjoyed their first date.

While traveling in a car that day, the two naturally talked about their respective battles with illness. In response, Kang Min-young understood and comforted Kim Ryoon-gi, who is currently fighting an illness.

Watching this, the panelists commented, "It feels so reassuring to have a friend like Min-young. It seemed like a great time that went beyond just a date to even boost each other's self-esteem."

Kim Ryoon-gi then mentioned Kang Min-young, who had comforted him on his very first day entering the house. He shared, "Actually, when I was standing like that in the kitchen, I thought the things she said to me next to me were really charming."

At the time, Kim Ryoon-gi had shed tears while listening to other people's stories about fighting their illnesses. Kang Min-young had comforted him in her own way. Expressing his gratitude, Kim Ryoon-gi said, "I thought every single word she said was skillful. So I was thankful and really wanted to talk about it."

Afterward, the two enjoyed a date by the Han River. Making each other laugh in a comfortable atmosphere, they sparked curiosity about what choices they will make in the future.