Sunmi personally clarified the 'cut ties' rumors with Park Jin-Young and candidly shared her true feelings. In particular, her mention of her ideal type brought laughter.
On the YouTube variety show Salon Drip 2 released on the 9th, Sunmi talked with Jang Doyoun on the topic "I'm not a born solo, but I want to date." That day Jang Doyoun asked, "Don't you give dating advice to your younger siblings?" and Sunmi said, "On the contrary, my younger siblings ask me, 'When will you date and get married?'" and laughed. She continued, "There was no one to set me up, and I never asked for a blind date. I even asked my manager, 'Is there anyone who wants to introduce me to someone?'" and confessed frankly.
She also opened up about her ideal type. Sunmi confessed, "There is a facial type. It's a style not common in Korea, a solid type like Matt Damon." When Jang Doyoun joked, "Maybe JYP?" Sunmi burst out laughing and emphasized, "No. But I would like someone whose mental health is sound and wholesome."
Regarding her dating experience, she said, "I'm 34 this year, and they can be counted on my fingers. Most were people I already knew or the other person expressed first." She added, "They say if you have an incredible love and an incredible breakup, you'll produce an incredible album," and said, "But I don't think producer Park Jin-Young would let that happen. He'd say, 'You met that kind of person again, didn't you?'" which elicited laughter.
Especially when the anecdote that Park Jin-Young worried about Sunmi's "all-in dating style" and "cut ties" drew renewed attention, Sunmi said, "There's something I really want to clarify. That was my very first relationship, only once. After that, I only met good people," expressing her grievance. She added, "Seeing the comments full of worry, I realized there are many people who have watched me since I was young. I was very grateful for that affectionate concern."
She also said, "I can't stand flirting. Isn't that possible for your first romance?" and laughed, and mentioned Sohee, who was with her during the Wonder Girls days, saying, "They still call me dumpling. To fans, I still seem to be just a girl who dances," expressing gratitude for fans' unwavering affection.
Internet users responded with warm support, saying things like, "Park Jin-Young did that because he cared for Sunmi so much," "That's how it can be with a first love," and "Sunmi still seems like a child, so I understand the worried feelings."
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