"I imagined a married relationship, but the conclusion was that it absolutely cannot happen."
Comedian Shin Bong-sun put an end to the ongoing marriage rumors and romantic speculations with her colleague Yumin-sang with her characteristic candid remarks.
On the 20th, Shin Bong-sun appeared on the YouTube channel 'Im Ha-ryong Show' and expressed her frustration regarding the recent marriage rumors with Yumin-sang that had heated up online. When host Im Ha-ryong revealed, "I saw the news about the two getting married online and even called to congratulate them thinking it was real," Shin Bong-sun lamented, "Those who only saw the article titles think we are actually dating," sharing her struggles caused by the fake news.
Shin Bong-sun also explained the context of mentioning Yumin-sang in her YouTube content. She stated, "I chose him because I appreciate Yumin-sang's caring nature towards his juniors as a colleague of 20 years," drawing a line on the possibility of developing a romantic relationship.
In particular, Shin Bong-sun attracted attention by confessing that she had seriously imagined a scenario where she was actually dating Yumin-sang after the rumors spread. She revealed, "It's true that Yumin-sang is a reliable and good person, but when I imagined physical contact, I wondered, 'Could I really kiss him?'"
She continued, "I even imagined a married relationship, but the conclusion was 'it absolutely cannot happen,'" and added, "He's someone I can't even kiss," dropping a bombshell that made the scene burst into laughter. Additionally, Yumin-sang also indicated that he has no romantic interest in her at all, showing a perfect 'iron wall defense.'
Meanwhile, Shin Bong-sun, who has surpassed her 20th anniversary since her debut, openly expressed her concerns about the rapidly changing media environment during the broadcast. She stated, "Having turned forty, I decided not to fear challenges," hinting at various new challenges including studies in new fields this year, receiving support from her fans.
