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'31-Year-Old' Mimi Confesses 14 Years Single, Last Dated at 17
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'31-Year-Old' Mimi Confesses 14 Years Single, Last Dated at 17

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Oh My Girl member Mimi revealed on "Running Man" that her last romantic relationship was at age 17.
  • Mimi, who is 31 this year, stated she has had no romantic interests or dating since then.
  • Comedian Kim Dong-hyun, also appearing on the show, invited Mimi to his gym, suggesting it as a place where people have met and married.

Mimi, the 31-year-old singer from the K-pop group Oh My Girl, has shared details about her dating life, or lack thereof, during a recent appearance on the variety show "Running Man." The artist confessed that her last romantic relationship concluded when she was just 17 years old. Since then, Mimi stated, she has experienced no romantic advances, "dates," or even "flings."

Her co-guest on the show, mixed martial artist and comedian Kim Dong-hyun, responded to Mimi's revelation with an offer. Having appeared on "Running Man" more than ten times, Kim Dong-hyun has developed a comfortable rapport with the cast. Upon hearing Mimi's confession, he extended an invitation to her, suggesting her visit his gym. He noted that several couples have met and eventually married through connections made at his establishment.

My last relationship was when I was 17, and since then there have been no dates or flings.

โ€” MimiThe singer reveals the length of her dating hiatus on the variety show 'Running Man'.

Mimi, born in 1995, is currently navigating her early thirties. Her candid admission about her extended period of singledom has sparked conversation, with Kim Dong-hyun's lighthearted invitation adding a humorous element to the discussion on the popular South Korean program.

Come to our gym. We have people who have actually met and gotten married.

โ€” Kim Dong-hyunThe comedian and athlete offers a humorous invitation to Mimi after she discusses her lack of romantic relationships.
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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.