Previously, on October 8th, a media outlet reported that Yoo Seung Ho has been in a relationship with actress Lim Se Joo, who is two years older, for six years. The two reportedly met through the cable channel tvN drama Memorist, which aired in March 2020, and developed a long-term romantic relationship.
However, Yoo Seung Ho’s first dating rumor quickly evolved into news of a breakup within about two hours. Yoo Seung Ho and Lim Se Joo’s agencies initially said they were “checking” after the dating rumors surfaced but soon issued an official statement confirming, “It is true that they dated for a long time, but they have recently broken up.”
Lim Se Joo herself acknowledged the dating and breakup, saying, “I am a newcomer and have never made a name for myself through my work, so I feel cautious and apologetic about being known to the public first through my private life,” and added, “(Yoo Seung Ho and I) decided to part ways.”
Although Yoo Seung Ho’s first dating rumor ended with a breakup story, the aftermath was significant. Fans and the public who have followed him since his child actor days showed great interest in his private life being revealed for the first time.
In particular, Yoo Seung Ho’s past remarks have been brought back into the spotlight. His statement in a past interview that he “dislikes dating older women” has been compared to Lim Se Joo, who is two years older. Lim Se Joo was born in 1991, two years before Yoo Seung Ho, who was born in 1993.
Yoo Seung Ho’s remarks about relationships from a 2017 interview after the drama The Emperor: Owner of the Mask ended also attracted attention. At the time, when asked about mentioning co-star Kim So Hyun as his ideal type, Yoo Seung Ho said, “I usually go for actresses I’m always with,” adding, “I like good people. I prefer someone with a few flaws rather than being perfect.”
In that interview, when asked about his dating experience, Yoo Seung Ho shyly answered “a few times,” laughing and saying, “Rather than lying and saying none, it’s better to be honest.”
Moreover, Yoo Seung Ho’s ideal type mentioned in past broadcasts was recalled. In a 2012 interview with SBS Night of TV Entertainment, he named a girl he falls for at first sight as his ideal type.
At the time, Yoo Seung Ho said, “I dislike older women because I don’t like being the younger sibling, and younger siblings need to be taken care of, which is troublesome. Same-age women are nice because I can be comfortable with them like friends,” naming IU as his ideal type.
Meanwhile, at his first fan meeting after his military discharge in December 2014, Yoo Seung Ho said, “I’ll talk about dating when it happens. I like same-age women. Dating with up to a four-year age difference is possible,” adding, “My ideal type is a pure woman. My ideal type changed after the military. I prefer women with long, wavy hair.”
Yoo Seung Ho also mentioned his ideal type during a KBS 2TV Entertainment Weekly interview in March 2015. He described in detail, “I like women dressed in dark clothes carrying cross bags and books in front. I hope they love animals,” which sparked interest.
As past remarks related to relationships have become a hot topic, public interest in Yoo Seung Ho’s first dating news since his debut continues.