Oh My Girl’s Mimi stunned viewers by getting candid about everything from her dating history to her views on marriage and her ideal type.
On the May 18 broadcast of the SBS variety show Ani Geunde Jinjja!, Mimi appeared alongside comedian Kim Ji-yu and Billie member Tsuki, diving into a range of topics with the cast. Mimi shocked everyone by admitting, “The only relationship I’ve had was a 50-day romance when I was 17.” She added that she hasn’t dated since, but insisted, “I’m not lonely,” explaining that she fills that emotional gap in her own unique way.
“I experience romance vicariously through manga and anime,” she said with a laugh. “You can date from all directions—anywhere.” While her real-life experience is limited, she shared that fictional worlds let her explore a wide range of emotions.
Mimi also revealed firm standards for any future relationship. “If I date now, it absolutely has to lead to marriage,” she emphasized. “A partner is the closest person to me, and repeating that kind of relationship over and over doesn’t feel right.”
When the cast asked, “What if you realize you’re not compatible while dating?” Mimi replied bluntly, “That’s why I don’t date,” drawing laughter. She added, “If we decide to date, I believe we should take responsibility for each other for life,” making her values crystal clear.
Her ideal type was just as specific: someone “good-looking, financially stable, tall, warm, and family-oriented.” She said, “They should feel like the fiancé of my life.” She even added a practical condition: “No bad breath.”
When people around her react to her high standards with, “Does a person like that even exist?” Mimi jokes, “I’ve been hearing that for 30 years,” cracking everyone up.