Nam Yu-jeong reveals dating preferences, stating she avoids "exaggerated" people

Nam Yu-jeong, a singer formerly of Brave Girls, has candidly revealed the types of partners that make her feel pressured during dating. She stated that she feels suspicious of individuals who express affection too aggressively or attempt to advance a relationship at a rapid pace.

Nam appeared on the "Love Go-Stop" segment of the SBS PowerFM program "Cultwo Show," which aired on the 22nd, to discuss dating concerns shared by listeners. The broadcast featured MAX CHANGMIN of TVXQ as a special DJ, alongside CNU of B1A4. The cast discussed a woman's story regarding why romantic feelings change and why certain relationships become difficult to sustain.

The story presented involved a woman who began dating a man after he had liked her for three years, only to feel that his affection had cooled once the relationship officially began. Nam reacted to the story by expressing difficulty in understanding the man's behavior, noting, "He must have spent a lot of time and money on continuous events. It wouldn't have been an ordinary effort."

CNU suggested the possibility of psychological patterns related to "push-and-pull" tactics. Referencing a participant from "I Am SOLO," he speculated, "One participant said that if the other person likes them too much, their feelings actually cool down. I wonder if that is the case here." He interpreted it as a type of person who grows more interested while the other person is pursuing them, but loses interest once they have won the person's heart.

Kim Tae-kyun questioned this, asking, "Does the competitive spirit arise when you reject or play hard to get, only for the feelings to disappear once the heart is accepted?" He suggested that some may obsess over the process of winning someone over, only to have their passion fade once the relationship becomes a reality. Nam expressed surprise at this explanation, saying, "That's a bit scary," while CNU voiced concern, stating, "If that is the kind of relationship, it seems like it would be difficult the longer they date. It seems the woman would suffer more."

As the conversation continued, Nam Yu-jeong revealed her own dating style. "I try to avoid people who are excessive," she confessed. "People who have too fast a tempo can be burdensome. I find myself wondering, 'Will this last long?' and feeling suspicious." Her comments suggest that she feels intense initial affection or a rushed attitude does not necessarily equate to the depth of one's sincerity, prioritizing a consistent attitude over momentary heat.

Nam's remarks have drawn attention due to her past public relationship with actor Lee Kyu-han. The two announced they were dating in 2023 but broke up the following year. Since then, Lee Kyu-han has found a new partner and is preparing for marriage. It has not been confirmed whether Nam's comments on broadcast were directed at her former partner. Rather than linking her current remarks to their past, it is noted that both individuals are moving forward on their own paths following their public relationship and subsequent breakup.

Lee Kyu-han and Solbi appeared together on the KBS 2TV program "Pursuing Old Encounters" last year. While they showed mutual interest at the time, they did not become a final couple on the show. However, they later developed a romantic relationship and are scheduled to marry next April. Interest continues as the pair, who met through the broadcast, prepares for marriage.

While rapid and active expressions of affection may serve as proof of certainty for some, for others, that same rushed attitude can be a burden. The core of Nam Yu-jeong's dating philosophy lies in her personal standards regarding pace and methods of expression. While her comments have garnered attention because they follow news of her former partner's marriage, she ultimately emphasized a concern for how long an emotion can be sustained rather than how intense it is.

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