Yang Se-chan and Park Chorong match on Running Man's mutual-choice game

The setup that's been building since January

Yang Se-chan and Apink's Park Chorong picked each other in a mutual-choice game on the October 18 episode of SBS's Running Man. Girls' Day's Yura also appeared as a guest alongside Park Chorong for the episode's '환승의 작대기' (transfer relay) race, where members split into Yura's team and Park Chorong's team.

The tension had a paper trail. Back in January, Yoo Jae-suk brought up that Yang Se-chan was into Park Chorong's bob cut — and Yang Se-chan confirmed it on air. On the October 18 episode, he circled back: "When Choryong had a bob cut, I really liked it. I like bob cuts so much." Yoo Jae-suk's response was immediate. "Bob cut with an idol, crazy crazy."

Marriage talk, then the reveal

Before the final choice, things got personal. Park Chorong asked Yang Se-chan whether he had any intention to marry. He said yes. Yura also said she has plans to marry. Park Chorong said she hasn't thought about it specifically yet, but named a sense of humor as her top condition in a partner — she wants to live an interesting life. Ha-ha said Yang Se-chan and Park Chorong suit each other well and even brought up what their kids might look like. Yoon Bo-mi added: "Choryong unnie shines as a solo."

The game format was straightforward. Yang Se-chan had to pick one of the two guests, while Yura and Park Chorong each decided independently whether to choose him back. A matched pair would win two premium movie tickets with a two-year expiration date.

Yang Se-chan chose Park Chorong. Park Chorong wrote his name. Yura did not pick Yang Se-chan. The match was confirmed.

Cast reaction was immediate. Ji Ye-eun said: "Are you really going to watch a movie? Exchange contact information." Ha-ha followed with: "Don't be shy and really love each other."

(The movie tickets have a two-year expiry, which is either very romantic or very optimistic, depending on who you ask.)