Recently, Korean dating programs have continuously appeared with different approaches. Instead of just focusing on pairing in a fixed space, producers put participants into many new circumstances, groups of subjects and contexts.
One of the upcoming programs is "Enemy at outside seats", revolving around fans of opposing baseball teams. Male and female fans of two different teams will watch the match at the stadium, and have the opportunity to learn about and choose the right audience.
According to the rules, the production crew will base on the ideal model of the participant to proceed with the initial pairing. Meetings, dates and final selections all take place at the football field. If two people choose each other, they become a couple.
In case only one person chooses, the selected person still receives a season ticket. The program features comedian Lee Yong Jin, former baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun and former Lovelyz member - Jeong Ye In as MCs.
Enemy at outside seats" is one of many dating programs that are expanding the group of participants. Previously, "Love against time" attracted attention with a story about young people who had serious illnesses and underwent treatment. The program puts the element of "time room" into the way characters learn about each other.
Meanwhile, "Seeking private meetings" (Samanchu) targets working people, exploiting emotional encounters in the office setting. "My AI partner - Strange love" brings artificial intelligence (AI) into the program, asking participants questions about the role of technology in emotional relationships.
The show "Late is better than being single" exploits people who have never been in love; while "Occupied Love" gathers a cast of players who are tarot experts, horoscope experts...; "Transit love" revolves around couples who have broken up, living together in a common house to seek opportunities to either reconcile with their exes, or start a new love affair with the players.
The appearance of these programs shows that producers are looking for ways to expand the theme for dating shows. However, despite the changing context, the ultimate goal of these programs still revolves around creating opportunities for single people to meet and find a suitable relationship.
