'13 Years Single' Yoon Eun-hye: 'Won't date Buddhists, even if they're perfect'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Yoon Eun-hye revealed she has been single for 13 years but wishes to marry within three years.
- She attributes her long period of being single to focusing on religious life after quitting alcohol.
- Yoon Eun-hye prioritizes a partner with deep faith, stating she could not date someone of Buddhist faith, but would accept an atheist partner.
Yoon Eun-hye, a former member of the K-pop group Baby Vox, recently shared that she has been single for 13 years but expressed a desire to marry within the next three years. Appearing on the SBS TV talk show 'Wait, but Seriously!', Yoon discussed her personal life with fellow Baby Vox members.
She explained that her extended period without dating stemmed from quitting alcohol and dedicating herself to her faith. "I haven't dated for over 13 years," she stated, adding, "Unlike before, I now have thoughts about dating and marriage."
I haven't dated for over 13 years. Unlike before, I now have thoughts about dating and marriage.
When discussing her ideal partner, Yoon Eun-hye emphasized the importance of "deep faith" as the top priority. She believes that a shared Christian faith is essential for meaningful conversation. While she could not envision a relationship with someone of Buddhist faith, even if they were otherwise perfect, she indicated that she could accept a partner who is agnostic or atheist. She even offered to pay their tithes on their behalf.
Regarding physical appearance, Yoon stated that she does not focus on looks. Instead, she prefers someone with a good sense of humor who does not drink or smoke. Yoon Eun-hye had previously garnered attention on another variety show for confessing her long-term single status, having not even engaged in casual dating since she was 29.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.