Mr. Hwang confessed to having a cleanliness obsession, stating that he is averse to physical contact.
In the episode of ENA and SBS Plus’s ‘I am SOLO, Love Continues After’ (hereinafter ‘Solo 4 Seasons’) aired on the 12th, Mr. Hwang and the 10th contestant Youngja went on a date.
Mr. Hwang told Youngja, “There’s not much I can eat,” and mentioned that he chose the menu according to his preferences. He also said he has food allergies, which can cause rashes in severe cases. He mentioned that fermented foods are challenging for him, making it hard to eat bread or drink beer.
While discussing his previous marriage, Mr. Hwang revealed that he has a cleanliness obsession and does not favor physical affection. He confessed that he and his ex-wife did not match in that aspect, and they had a platonic relationship. He described physical contact as feeling like “a snake touching my body,” and Defconn explained, “This should be fully respected.”
Youngja asked, “Is your allowance for physical contact only mental?” to which Mr. Hwang quickly responded, “Not as much as you think.” During an interview, Youngja said, “It’s the first time I’ve encountered such a situation, so I think I need to experience it to understand. Since he talked about it like it gives him chills, I can’t speak carelessly,” expressing her complicated but somewhat positive outlook.
Mr. Hwang subtly suggested that Youngja speak with other people as well. Feeling hurt, Youngja commented during an interview, “He said there’s nothing more to talk about. Then how do you live the rest of your life? He said there’s nothing to discuss after two days, which felt like a rejection to me.”