Couple YouTuber 'Yongsook Couple' announces divorce, vows to restart alone

Yoo Sook-hyun, formerly one half of the popular couple YouTube channel 'Yongsook Couple' with over 100,000 subscribers, has publicly announced her divorce and her intention to embark on a new chapter alone. She shared her personal journey and feelings in a video titled 'The Story I First Told After Becoming Alone at 35' on her newly created YouTube channel, 'Yoo Kyeon-imnida.'

In the video, Yoo reflected on the rapid changes in her life. She revealed that she had been silently enduring hardships for a considerable period, a trait stemming from her personality of not easily showing distress. The past eight months have been particularly tumultuous, marked by the loss of her father and, less than three months later, the dissolution of her long-term marriage. As a couple YouTuber, her professional life was deeply intertwined with her marital relationship, leading her to step away from their shared work.

Seeking a change of scenery and a way to cope, Yoo impulsively traveled to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She described an immediate sense of relief upon arrival, feeling as though she was reclaiming herself. This new environment allowed her to feel liberated, even leading her to drink alcohol, which she hadn't done before. The experience reinforced her belief that she thrives on movement, meeting new people, and creating content.

Despite her renewed sense of purpose, Yoo admitted to feeling apprehensive about filming alone. She described the experience as still scary and awkward but emphasized that remaining stagnant is more frightening. She expressed a strong desire to start anew, even if it means doing it solo, and aims to document her journey as a woman in her mid-thirties slowly rebuilding her life. Yoo also extended her well wishes to her ex-husband, stating that they ended their relationship amicably and she genuinely hopes for his success, acknowledging their shared growth.