SISTAR’s Soyou Reveals Her Five-Year Dating Hiatus
SISTAR’s Soyou recently captivated fans and fellow celebrities alike with a surprisingly honest confession about her personal life, revealing why she hasn’t been in a relationship for five long years. The beloved K-Pop idol opened up about her dating hiatus on the August 4th broadcast of JTBC’s popular variety show, *Love War*.
On the show, Soyou joined a star-studded panel including K-Pop icon Lee Hyori, sharp-witted TV personality Seo Jang Hoon, and Super Junior’s charming Kim Heechul. Together, they reviewed various love stories submitted by viewers and offered their unique, practical advice, making for an engaging and insightful episode.
An Unexpected Confession Shocks the Panel
However, it was Soyou’s unexpected candor about her own romantic experiences that truly became the most attention-grabbing moment of the night. During a discussion, Soyou casually dropped a bombshell: “It’s been a while since I last dated,” a statement that immediately surprised all the seasoned cast members present.
Hearing this, Lee Hyori, known for her candidness, responded with an expression of genuine shock, saying, “Somehow, I thought she never really took a break from dating.” Her reaction underscored the general perception many might have had of Soyou, making her confession even more impactful.
The Lingering Pain of a “Bad Person”
Soyou then calmly clarified, confirming, “I have that image, but I really haven’t dated for a long time. It’s been five years since I last dated.” She captured everyone’s focus further by explaining the reason behind her unusually long relationship hiatus, revealing with a bitter expression, “The last boyfriend I had was too intense.” This poignant remark strongly hinted that the relationship had left a deep, painful scar on her heart.
Lee Hyori, sensing the gravity of Soyou’s words, cautiously probed, “Are you still unable to forget him?” to which Soyou replied with a short yet undeniably strong statement that resonated with raw emotion: “He was a really bad person.” This simple sentence powerfully recalled the profound hurt from that past relationship. Hearing Soyou’s heartfelt confession, Lee Hyori immediately empathized, saying, “You were badly hurt by a man.” She then added, with a touch of sadness, “Looking back, it’s such a pity that five years have passed because of that,” acknowledging the significant impact of the past on Soyou’s present.
