Youngja from SBS Plus and ENA's reality dating program 'I Am Solo' shocked viewers with her pure beauty resembling IU and her rugged profession that is 180 degrees different.
◇ "Resembles IU, but what’s her job?"… 9-Year Veteran Supervisor at a Major Construction Company
Youngja drew attention as a 'IU lookalike' upon her appearance, but the real twist was her profession. Known as a junior colleague of Youngho from Season 18, she has been working for 9 years as a veteran 'site supervisor' at a major construction company. Youngja revealed, "As a woman, it’s rare to directly oversee construction projects," surprising everyone with the fact that she is currently on her third rotation at a site.
◇ "Over 100 Blind Dates"… The Sadness of Frequent Relocation
Behind her glamorous credentials was an unspoken hardship. Frequent relocations were the biggest obstacle to her dating life. In an interview with the production team, Youngja lamented, "I’ve been on over 100 blind dates, but due to the physical distance, it was hard to maintain ongoing relationships," sharing her earnest reason for appearing on the show.
◇ Class 1 License & Solo Camping… Exploding 'Girl Crush' Charm
On site, Youngja's charm was the embodiment of 'girl crush'. Carrying the smallest suitcase ever, she effortlessly lifted her luggage without help and revealed her experience of driving a tuk-tuk abroad, saying, "I have a Class 1 regular license." Especially when a male contestant struggled with parking, she confidently offered, "Can I do it for you?" and took the wheel, earning cheers from the panel.
Her independent nature also stood out. When Youngcheol mentioned, "I walk alone," Youngja responded, "I go camping alone and set up my own tent," which made Youngcheol react, "She’s someone I can’t handle." With her hidden strength behind a lovely appearance, all eyes are on how Youngja will navigate romance in this season.
