In April 2024, Lovelyz member Lee Mi-joo (이미주) was revealed to be dating footballer Song Bum-keun (송범근), who is three years her junior. The couple openly acknowledged their relationship and frequently shared sweet interactions on Instagram. However, their public romance lasted only about nine months, with news of their breakup emerging in January of last year. According to sources, the two ultimately decided to end their relationship due to the pressure of a public romance. After the breakup, Lee Mi-joo often expressed her sadness on various shows, even hinting that the split might have been one-sided, which garnered much sympathy from fans.
Now, nearly a year and a half after her breakup, Lee Mi-joo has embarked on a new journey to find love. She recently appeared on the YouTube channel 'Just Lee Mi Joo' for a blind date reality project, where she met both a dermatologist and a model. Her eyes lit up when she met the dermatologist, and she actively pursued him throughout the date, ultimately choosing him. The two even exchanged phone numbers, with their interactions described as full of romantic sparks.
The YouTube channel “그냥 이미주 (Just Lee Mi Joo)” recently released a video titled “Doctor VS Model.” For this blind date, Lee Mi-joo meticulously prepared, showing immense anticipation upon her arrival. She jokingly revealed beforehand, “I spent a bit of money; I’m done from head to toe.” On the day, she wore a grey dress, with her hair and makeup perfectly styled, clearly treating the meeting as an important date.
The production team didn't arrange a typical one-on-one blind date but instead had Lee Mi-joo participate in a “rotating blind date” with two potential partners: a dermatologist and a model. Additionally, Jeon Woong (전웅), a former member of AB6IX, and Jangjun (장준) of Golden Child joined as “love strategists,” making some choices on Lee Mi-joo’s behalf in an “Avatar blind date” format, adding much humor to the entire date.
The first person to appear was the dermatologist. As soon as Lee Mi-joo learned his profession, she immediately went into direct-approach mode, asking, “Are you a dermatologist? Can I come visit you?” She made no attempt to hide her interest. When she found out his MBTI was ESFJ, she directly stated, “I really like ESFJs, we’re a great match.” She actively sought topics from his profession to his personality, making their interaction very natural.
After the first blind date, Lee Mi-joo immediately went to share her thoughts with Jeon Woong and Jangjun, even excitedly saying, “I’m going to a second round today, should we exchange numbers? Wasn’t the atmosphere great just now?” It was clear she had a very good impression of the first man. However, the production team reminded her, “You need to be more proactive.” Lee Mi-joo then set off again to meet her second blind date.
The second potential partner was a man who worked as both a fitness trainer and a model. Facing the athletic man, Lee Mi-joo was equally unreserved. She not only proactively asked about his work but also discussed fitness topics, even directly asking him, “Can I see your biceps?” openly showing her interest.
As they chatted, their conversation even extended to marriage. Lee Mi-joo asked him, “At what age do you want to get married?” After he replied “33,” she immediately responded, “There’s not much time left; we should start dating now.” Her incredibly direct remark instantly heated up the atmosphere.
She then proceeded to ask about wedding venues, honeymoons, and other topics, carefully understanding his thoughts on marriage. Although the blind date was not long, Lee Mi-joo actively asked questions throughout, showing genuine interest in getting to know him. Her straightforward and unreserved personality became a highlight of the show.
After two blind dates, the final choice arrived. After careful consideration, Lee Mi-joo ultimately chose the first date — the dermatologist. Explaining her reason for choosing him, she stated, “I felt we connected really well; that’s my honest feeling.”
Even more surprisingly, the man also had feelings for Lee Mi-joo. He not only left his phone number but also openly praised her, saying, “She’s prettier in person than I imagined, she fits my ideal type.” He even proactively expressed, “I’d like to have a meal with her.” With this back-and-forth, both seemed to have left a good first impression on each other, bringing the blind date to a close with an atmosphere full of romantic sparks.
From the end of her previous relationship to embarking on this new blind date journey, Lee Mi-joo not only openly showcased her dating preferences but also successfully exchanged contact information with the dermatologist. Whether their connection will extend from the show into real life remains to be seen.
