A scene from the SBS Plus·ENA variety show ‘I Am Solo’.

As unaired footage from the ENA·SBS Plus variety show ‘I Am Solo’ 31st class was released, viewers are piling on criticism over Young-ho’s behavior.

On the 24th, the YouTube channel ‘Chonjang Entertainment TV’ posted a video titled ‘※Unaired※ Diligent men Gwang-su and Sang-cheol who sort recyclables for five days straight’. The video captured the daily lives of the 31st class contestants living in the shared lodging.

Screenshot from the YouTube channel ‘Chonjang Entertainment TV’.

That day, in the lodging, Sang-cheol asked, “Who wants to take out the trash?” and Gwang-su replied, “Let’s gather the bags and go,” then began sorting the recyclables. Gwang-su then followed behind Sang-cheol, who had headed out first to throw away the trash, and joined him in the recycling. By contrast, Young-ho, who was in the same space, drew attention as he made himself coffee instead of helping with the cleaning.

Screenshot from the YouTube channel ‘Chonjang Entertainment TV’.

After that, Gwang-su and Sang-cheol sat side by side, drank coffee, and watched how things were going with Sun-ja and Kyung-su. When Sang-cheol said, “I wonder what will happen with Kyung-su,” Gwang-su replied, “Kyung-su will also choose the person he feels drawn to,” and the two continued their easygoing chat.

Then Jung-suk appeared and asked, “Could you help with the recycling?” and Sang-cheol and Gwang-su readily agreed. Jung-suk told the two, “You two always do the recycling,” and later Gwang-su said, “Once everyone heads out, I am going to cook with Sun-ja. There are not many ingredients left, but we will make the most of them and enjoy a good meal.”

After the video was released, comments continued to criticize Young-ho’s attitude. Viewers wrote, “They ask who will take out the trash, and he does not even pretend to hear,” “Some people clean while others just drink coffee,” “Young-ho should help with the recycling, too,” and “Have you never lived in a group setting?” among other reactions.

In contrast, Gwang-su and Sang-cheol drew praise such as, “They are both really diligent,” “They give off an elderly-couple vibe,” “Their conversation scenes are funny and peaceful,” and “I hope they meet even better matches elsewhere.”

ENA·SBS Plus variety show ‘I Am Solo’

Earlier in the broadcast, Young-ho maintained a sweet, flirtatious vibe with Ok-sun, prompting speculation that they might become the final couple and even rumors of a ‘real-life couple’. However, Ok-sun became embroiled in a ‘talking behind someone’s back’ controversy over remarks about Sun-ja throughout the show, sparking debate among viewers. Since then, some viewers’ responses toward Young-ho have also cooled.

Meanwhile, at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday the 27th, SBS Plus and ENA’s ‘I Am Solo’ will reveal the 31st class’s final choices.