Shuhua mentioned being born single during a YouTube travel show with Yu-yeon from tripleS. The conversation turned to dating programs like Transit Love and Heart Signal, which she declined due to lack of experience. Her remarks spread online, where fans debated whether she was serious or simply protecting her idol image.
A Travel Show Begins with Two Opposing Personalities
On July 3, the YouTube channel TTT released the first episode of its web variety show Eotteokhaeng: Do You Make Plans When You Travel? The program paired Shuhua from i-dle, known for her spontaneous approach to life, with tripleS member Yu-yeon, who is more structured and detail-oriented. Their mission was to plan a trip together despite their different styles. After greeting each other warmly, they decided on Jeju Island as their destination and began browsing possible accommodations online.
A Guesthouse Brings Up a Surprising Topic
While looking at places to stay, Yu-yeon suggested a cozy guesthouse that had appeared on the reality dating show Transit Love. The show features singles who previously dated, living together in one house while exploring new relationships and unresolved emotions with their exes still nearby. Yu-yeon mentioned that the location had been used in a past season, which prompted Shuhua to ask, “Do you want to go on that kind of show?” Yu-yeon playfully replied, “Could you go on it?” Shuhua immediately responded that she couldn’t, since she had never dated before. Calling herself a “born single,” she made the staff laugh with her candid answer.
Shuhua Explains Why Being Born Single Keeps Her Away from Dating Shows
Shuhua’s statement that she is born single led to a deeper conversation about dating shows. When Yu-yeon suggested Heart Signal, a show focused on subtle romantic tension between housemates, Shuhua turned it down without hesitation. She said that she couldn’t handle situations where people flirt, which made her incompatible with the format of the show. Her firm response showed how her personality and lack of dating experience influenced her reluctance to appear on such programs.
Indoor Setting Could Tempt Shuhua Despite Born Single Status
The conversation shifted to Single’s Inferno, a more intense and competitive dating show filmed on a remote island. Unlike her reaction to Heart Signal, Shuhua showed a hint of curiosity. She said she might consider joining if the setting were moved indoors, so she wouldn’t have to worry about sun exposure. Because she dislikes tanning and being outdoors, the idea of filming in a shaded, indoor space seemed more acceptable to her. Still, her identity as born single made her overall stance cautious.
Yu-yeon’s Dating Style Highlights Contrast with Born Single Shuhua
After hearing Shuhua’s thoughts, Yu-yeon joked that she would be more suited to Heart Signal, which matched her emotional and sentimental style. Shuhua had earlier invited her to appear on Single’s Inferno together, but Yu-yeon politely declined. Their contrasting choices led to laughter and revealed their very different attitudes toward romance on-screen. Shuhua’s straightforward refusal and Yu-yeon’s calm confidence highlighted their unique chemistry as travel companions.
Online Buzz Questions the Truth Behind the Born Single Label
Shuhua’s remark about being born single soon spread across Korean online communities like MLBPARK, sparking various reactions. Some users joked that she said it to reassure her fans, while others laughed at how fans felt relieved about her lack of romantic experience. A few people didn’t believe her and speculated that she might have dated before her debut, possibly during her early years in Taiwan. However, others defended her, saying that she left Taiwan at a young age and trained rigorously in South Korea. They noted that her life as a foreign trainee likely left little room for relationships. Supporters also described how Shuhua avoids makeup and styling, to the point where other members tease her. Her down-to-earth nature made the born single label seem genuine, and some fans hoped it truly reflected who she is.
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Low-key happy Shuhua’s ‘born single’ 😭. But seriously, she’s 26 already, it’s time for her to date! K-fans might freak about idols dating, but it is what it is.