'I am SOLO' 26th season participant Youngsoo confessed that the reason for his delayed marriage.
The 26th season solo men appeared in a 'gold special' episode of the SBS Plus and ENA entertainment show 'I am SOLO' (hereafter 'I am SOLO') aired on the 30th.
Youngsoo, who was the first to appear on 'Solo Nara 26th', stated, “(Marriage) is a bit late. I think it’s quite late,” adding that he is currently 45 years old.
Youngsoo, a professor with a Ph.D. from Seoul National University, noted that it has been his dream to be a professor from his school days, and currently, he is a professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at a technical university in Busan for 11 years.
Youngsoo explained, “It was intentionally planned. I knew that such a system exists, so I would get my degree, complete my military service while earning my Ph.D., and then go study abroad. And I would become a professor. I hardly ever took time off.”
Having lived intensely, Youngsoo revealed that he had only dated twice during his 10 years as a professor. He said, “There was opposition from my parents. They seemed to have considered my partner’s educational background. There are no parents who would be outdone by their children; if a child were to be born, what would my parents do, that’s what people say around me, but in the end, I lacked the will to persuade my parents. So I had to break up, but I was looking for excuses to break up with my partner.”
He added, “Now, even if there is opposition, it wouldn't be a problem at all. I will make sure it won’t be a problem.”
Regarding his ideal type, Youngsoo mentioned, “I like someone who is outgoing and cheerful. It would also be nice if she has femininity,” noting, “Age isn’t a big deal, but thinking about having a child makes me consider biological age.”
[Photo] Captured from 'I am SOLO' broadcast screen.
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