Seo In-young (서인영), a former member of the girl group Jewelry, is preparing for her second marriage, expected to take place in the latter half of this year with a businessman six years her senior. She recently appeared on a variety show, candidly sharing her dating experiences, revealing not only that she met her current fiancé on a blind date but also, surprisingly, that she's had so many past partners she "can't even remember all her ex-boyfriends." Her remarkably frank dating history immediately sparked discussion.
On October 1, Seo In-young appeared on E Channel's new variety show, "Seo In-young's Fashion Obsession" (서인영의 유행고집), where she discussed modern dating trends with Mimiminu. When asked if she had ever been on a blind date, she openly disclosed, "The person I'm dating now is someone I met through a blind date." She is currently preparing to marry this businessman, who is six years older than her, in the second half of this year.
When the conversation turned to her past relationships, Mimiminu couldn't help but ask, "Have you dated so many people that you can't even count them anymore?" Seo In-young readily admitted, "Yes, I'm someone who's very good at dating. I can't even remember all the guys I've dated now; I've just dated too many."
In fact, Seo In-young has recently gained attention for launching "Dating Boot Camp" on her YouTube channel, with related videos accumulating over 4.54 million views. Regarding the unexpected popularity of her dating content, she laughed, "I just shared what I knew, and I didn't expect so many people to like it."
Among her dating tips, she once shared a "pheromone perfume trick for seduction," which became a hot topic online. She explained that this method involves spraying a pheromone-infused scent on the inner thighs to enhance a romantic atmosphere. The bold nature of the content left many netizens stunned.
When discussing the recently popular concept of "transit dating" (환승연애), where one moves directly from one relationship to another, Seo In-young displayed a very decisive attitude. She stated directly that after breaking up with an ex, she "doesn't want to see them again" and has little interest in what they do or how they live their lives afterward.
However, Seo In-young also admitted that she hasn't always been so nonchalant. She revealed that there was one time she proactively asked an ex, "Do you want to try dating again?" only to end up quite hurt by the experience.
She recalled that while her ex-boyfriend was in the restroom, she accidentally saw his phone and discovered he was in contact with three other women. However, Seo In-young emphasized that she wasn't angry because he was talking to other girls, as "we had already broken up at that time anyway."
What truly saddened her was discovering that her ex-boyfriend was interacting with other women "using the exact same methods he used when he first pursued me," which left her deeply disappointed. Seo In-young revealed that she was so hurt at the time that she went directly to her ex-boyfriend's house. To her surprise, when he saw her, he blurted out, "Is Seo In-young clinging to me now?"
That single sentence instantly broke her heart. She admitted that after hearing it, she couldn't help but ask herself, "Did I look that pathetic back then?" This experience became a deeply painful scar on her romantic journey.
In fact, Seo In-young recently appeared on the SBS program "Whatever You Do For Me – Secretary Jin" (뭐든지 해 드릴게요 – 비서진), where she chatted over a meal with Lee Seo-jin (이서진) and Kim Kwang-kyu (김광규), openly sharing details of her current relationship. During the conversation, Seo In-young mentioned that her current boyfriend's personality and their dynamic had changed significantly compared to the early stages of their relationship, prompting Lee Seo-jin to quip, "It's already cooled down, hasn't it?"
On the show, Seo In-young also stated, "I really want to live well this time; I've even decided on the date." However, Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu's reactions were quite calm, even pouring cold water on her enthusiasm: "Let's see when that time comes," and "You never know what will happen until you walk into the wedding venue." Kim Kwang-kyu also reminded her that couples often argue a lot over wedding preparations.
Lee Seo-jin once again shared his views on marriage, believing that if one truly wants to get married, they "should date for at least two years." He joked that he has never had a relationship last longer than two years, which is why he remains single to this day. Finally, Lee Seo-jin advised Seo In-young, "A woman will only be happy when she meets someone who truly loves her. Try to have a long-term relationship."
Now, as she prepares for her second marriage, Seo In-young's journey through relationships has once again become a topic of conversation. From being hurt by love in the past to now preparing to re-enter matrimony, her attitude and transformation regarding relationships have made the public even more curious about whether this romance will ultimately blossom successfully.
