Aori announces new romance four years after divorce

Entrepreneur and YouTuber Aori (Kim Min-young) has announced that she has started a new relationship four years after her divorce, drawing renewed attention to her evolving views on love. Known for her glamorous appearance and success as a business owner, Aori is now highlighting consideration, morality, and character as her primary values over external status.

On the 22nd, Aori shared recent photos on her social media (SNS) with the caption, "Date diary. I am in a relationship. I don't know if I've lost my mind, but why did I suddenly post this?"

The photos show her enjoying dinner with her boyfriend at a hotel. While the man's face was obscured by an emoji, his neat style—a blue shirt paired with white pants—and tall physique caught the attention of followers.

As fans reacted to the sudden news, Aori responded wittily, saying, "I thoroughly covered his face, but since you all are acting like this, I'll end up covering it forever," adding, "I will certainly meet your expectations," which drew laughter from her followers.

The announcement is generating significant buzz as it marks a new chapter for a public figure who faced intense scrutiny during her previous marriage and divorce.

Last August, Aori appeared on the web variety show 'Eat Breakfast Before You Go' and spoke candidly about her divorce from ex-husband Joo Won.

The couple married in 2018 and divorced in 2022. At the time, Aori took legal action, claiming the divorce was due to the other party finding someone new, and the subsequent conflicts involving Joo Won's side were widely publicized.

Recalling the relationship on the show, she noted, "We married after only three months of dating," and shared honest details about the legal process. She also revealed that the conflict was prolonged due to asset division, stating, "The other party demanded a large division of assets, but I could not accept it."

Aori explained, "The division of assets is a system judged according to the contribution to the formation of assets, regardless of the grounds for fault. Since most of the assets were mine, there was a large difference in opinion, and ultimately the divorce litigation became prolonged."

In light of this news, her past remarks regarding her changing dating philosophy are being revisited.

Aori previously remarked, "In my 20s, I liked people who were 'Twinkle Twinkle.' But now, character is the most important thing." She added, "I look at consideration and morality first," indicating that she now values a person's true nature over external charm or social status.

This shift suggests that her perspective on the essence of relationships has evolved through her personal experiences. Observers note that after the major life changes of marriage and divorce, her values regarding long-term partnerships have become more grounded.

In modern society, the romantic lives of celebrities are often consumed as pop culture content. For influencers who share their lives directly via SNS, starting a new relationship involves balancing personal happiness with public interest. Aori chose to share this new chapter naturally with her audience.

Aori currently operates a YouTube channel with approximately 770,000 subscribers and remains active as an entrepreneur in the fashion and beauty sectors. Interest is now focused on her future endeavors as she begins this new chapter of her life.