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'Heart Pairing' breaks its own popularity record for 7 weeks straight and becomes a viral sensation

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Posted by Demian09 15 days ago 10,235

Channel A’s reality dating show 'Heart Pairing' continues its explosive rise in popularity, breaking its own record on the buzz charts for the seventh consecutive week as of May 8.

The program follows young singles who seriously search for their lifelong partners and has reached second place in the Good Data Corporation's FunDex chart for TV non-drama content in the first week of May. This marks the show's highest ranking since its debut. Heart Pairing has maintained strong momentum since its premiere, captivating audiences week after week.

In addition to placing second in the TV non-drama buzz category, the show ranked fourth in the TV and OTT non-drama buzz category and second in the TV and OTT non-drama search responses. Cast members also received attention with Ja Yeon ranking second and Ji Min fourth in the TV non-drama cast buzz category. The show took the top spot in search responses among viewers in their twenties, further proving its popularity among the MZ and Gen Z audience.

In Episode 8, four couples including Ji Min and Jae Yeon, Woo Jae and Ji Won, Chan Hyung and Ha Neul, and Chang Hwan and Cha Eun experienced a three-day "contract relationship" and grew closer. A major twist followed when Sang Yoon, a new male contestant with idol-like visuals, made a surprise appearance as the ninth housemate. His unexpected arrival caused a stir among the participants and viewers.

Sang Yoon expressed interest in Jae Yeon, a confident lawyer known as an "alpha girl," drawing attention to how their potential relationship might change the current dynamics. With viewers eagerly watching for the next romantic developments, the buzz around 'Heart Pairing' continues to grow.

The upcoming Episode 9, airing on Friday May 9 at 10:50 PM KST, will reveal Sang Yoon’s background and profession. As the youngest male contestant, viewers are curious to learn about his life journey and his thoughts on marriage and values.

Ahead of the second round of contract dating, all nine housemates will be actively seeking new partners, setting the stage for another round of romantic shake-ups in the Pairing House.