On March 18, model Song Hae-na dropped a shocking confession on the web show No Bback Tak Jae Hoon, revealing she once caught her ex-boyfriend kissing another woman — and he looked "more passionate" than he ever was with her.
The episode, which featured Song Hae-na and singer Lee Seung-chul as guests, quickly drew attention. Despite her "dating expert" image from various romance shows, Song admitted that, in real life, she has often been hurt in relationships.
In particular, she recalled witnessing the moment firsthand. Song said she saw her ex kissing another woman and remembered thinking, "He looked more passionate than when he was with me." Although he later claimed he was drunk and couldn’t remember, she said it was impossible for her to accept that excuse.
After that experience, Song said her standards in relationships became crystal clear. Feeling there was “no respect” for her, she cut things off decisively. She added that similar incidents over time left her feeling disillusioned about dating.
Song also opened up about her honest dating preferences. Stressing the importance of personal hygiene, she said, "I like someone who’s clean and tidy," and even candidly shared her own standards about body-hair grooming, drawing laughs.
As for age gaps, she said it doesn’t matter much. "What’s important is a mental connection," she noted, adding that dating younger men is "totally fine" — revealing she once dated someone eight years her junior. As for the appeal of younger partners, she picked freshness and an unexpectedly dependable side.
Meanwhile, Song Hae-na, Lee Seung-chul, and Tak Jae-hoon are set to appear as MCs on Channel A’s Groom Class 2, premiering on the 19th.