Former BIGBANG Seungri’s Rumored Ex Joins Dating Show, Drops Hints About Past Love

Yu Hye-won, who appeared on Mnet’s “Couple Palace 2,” has become the talk of the town. On the episode aired on the 5th, she immediately attracted the spotlight upon her entrance. Female cast members commented, “There’s someone small and cute,” and “She looked just like a celebrity.”

Revealing that she was born in 1995, Yu Hye-won introduced herself by saying, “I'm from a family with my mom and younger sister. Since my dad isn’t around, I try to take on that role as the eldest daughter.”

She also opened up about her past, confessing, “When I was little, I felt I had to eat whatever I wanted because I thought I might not have the chance tomorrow. That thought made me so sad, so I started working hard.”

When asked about her criteria for choosing a partner, she stated that she hopes her potential partner doesn’t bring any financial burdens to her household. Regarding her reason for joining the show, she shared, “I’ve been through relationships with a bad guy and a popular guy. Now, I just want a normal relationship like everyone else.” However, she neither questioned nor made a selection among the male participants. “They were all wonderful and cool, but I’m cautious by nature, so choosing just one was difficult. My dream is to marry a good person—not a bad guy or a popular guy,” she explained.

She added, “I’ve been working non-stop, and I think I can be a great supporter for my future partner.”

Netizens who watched the clip left comments such as, “A bad guy and a popular guy? Aren’t those just nods to Seungri and Heo Woong?” and “I never expected she would appear on a dating show.”

Previously, Yu Hye-won was linked to dating rumors involving former Big Bang’s Seungri and basketball player Heo Woong. She attracted significant attention with persistent dating rumors about Seungri, which circulated both before and after his military enlistment.

At the time, some netizens speculated that Yu Hye-won might have been the standby partner for Seungri during his prison sentence. However, as reports emerged that Seungri was seen dating other women simultaneously, some suggested that this might signal the end of the dating rumors between Yu Hye-won and him.

Later, Yu Hye-won was also rumored to be romantically linked with Heo Woong—but those rumors were denied. A representative from Heo Woong’s side told Star News, “After checking, it turns out that while they are close, they are not in a romantic relationship.” Likewise, although Yu Hye-won’s close associates reportedly dismissed the dating rumors, she did not issue an official statement.