OH MY GIRL's Mimi reveals 14-year dating hiatus

OH MY GIRL's Mimi candidly revealed her views on romance and her ideal type, disclosing that she has not dated for approximately 14 years since her school days. Along with the confession that she has been in a dating hiatus for a long time after a single short relationship ended, she drew laughter by revealing that there isn't even any active pursuit from anyone at the moment.

Mimi appeared on KBS Cool FM's "Park Myung-soo's Radio Show" broadcast on the 31st of last month, where she shared various stories ranging from her dating experiences in school to her current ideal type.

When Park Myung-soo asked, "Was your 10th-grade romance your last?", Mimi explained her actual dating experience in detail. She said, "In 10th grade, I received a confession saying 'I like you, let's date,' so I dated a friend of the same age for about 50 days," adding, "But that friend cheated, so we broke up."

She explained that she ended the relationship after discovering that her partner at the time was seeing someone else. Mimi laughed, saying, "They were quite good at cheating. I guess that's how popular friends are," and described the period following that as "complete silence."

Regarding why she has not dated even after entering her 30s, she offered a realistic explanation. Mimi stated, "First of all, I'm busy just living through today. I don't even have time," noting that starting a relationship requires a significant investment of both emotion and time.

In particular, she mentioned, "You have to celebrate 100 days, 200 days, 2 years, 5 years, and 10 years," revealing a perspective that views dating not just as a simple emotional connection, but as a part of life that requires continuous time and energy. When Park Myung-soo positively evaluated this by saying, "Doesn't that mean you want to invest that time into your own future?", Mimi instead confessed, "Actually, there's no one even making a move."

She expressed a jokingly disappointed sentiment, saying, "If someone made a move, my heart would flutter, but there are no moves. I haven't even had a 'some' (flirtatious stage)."

The ideal type Mimi revealed was quite specific. First, she cited hygiene and lifestyle habits as important, saying, "They shouldn't smell. There shouldn't be bad breath either." She did not hide her economic requirements either, emphasizing economic independence and stability by stating, "It would be good if they have a lot of assets, and both parties should have decent assets to live well separately."

As for physical conditions, she mentioned handsome looks and tall height, and also presented not drinking or smoking as important criteria. Regarding alcohol specifically, she spoke firmly, saying, "When people drink, they make mistakes. I can't stand seeing it in front of me," adding that if someone breaks her standard, "we break up immediately."

When Park Myung-soo finally reacted by saying, "You should just live alone," the studio erupted in laughter.

Mimi's remarks draw attention not just as a listing of ideal types, but as a reflection of her attitude toward the long-standing dating hiatus. Her explanation suggests that after experiencing a partner's infidelity in a past relationship, rather than actively clinging to romance, she has lived by placing weight on her daily life and her future.

Mimi, born in 1995, debuted as a member of OH MY GIRL in 2015 and has established herself as one of the individuals representing the team's unique identity through her distinct vocal tone, rapping, and honest, unadorned way of speaking. In particular, she has built an independent character even off-stage by showing unrestrained wit and natural daily life in variety programs and personal content.

For Mimi, romance seems to be closer to a choice that can only begin when someone naturally enters her life, rather than a task currently in progress. Following her honest confession that "there are no moves and no 'some,'" interest is gathering as to whether her ideal type, which included such specific conditions, might one day lead to a real connection.