During the June 29 episode of SBS’s variety show Really, But Seriously!, the full lineup of first-generation girl group Baby V.O.X—Kim E-Z, Lee Hee Jin, Shim Eun Jin, Kan Mi Youn, and Yoon Eun Hye—appeared as guests.
While discussing her personal life, Yoon Eun Hye revealed that she has not dated for about 13 years. “I quit drinking and started living a more holy life, so I haven’t dated for about 13 years. I didn’t think about dating before, but now I do.”
When asked about her ideal type, the actress emphasized that religion is one of her most important requirements. “He has to be Christian. He needs to have strong faith because that’s how we can communicate.”
Host Tak Jae Hoon then asked how she would respond if her ideal man happened to be Buddhist. Yoon Eun Hye replied candidly: “That wouldn’t work. I’d rather he had no religion.”
Fellow cast member Lee Sang Min jokingly followed up by asking what she would do if her future husband refused to tithe. Yoon Eun Hye laughed and answered: “I think I’d just pay it myself.”
Following the broadcast, clips of Yoon Eun Hye’s remarks quickly spread across online communities and social media, prompting mixed reactions. Some netizens criticized her comments, saying:
- It sounded like she was dismissing other religions.
- It’s disappointing that she seemed to exclude a specific faith.
- It’s understandable to have personal beliefs, but she could have expressed them more carefully.
- Having an ideal type is different from saying an entire religion is unacceptable.
Others defended the actress, arguing that religion can be an important factor in choosing a life partner. Supportive comments included:
- Faith is a major part of marriage for many people.
- She was simply being honest about her values.
- People are reading too much into her comments.
Yoon Eun Hye has never hidden her devotion to Christianity. In 2023, a testimony video of the actress drew attention online after she was seen praying passionately during a church service. She also appeared in the Christian television drama Go Go Song, produced by CGNTV, and has frequently shared moments from her faith journey through YouTube and social media. Given her long-standing commitment to Christianity, many fans noted that her comments were consistent with beliefs she has openly expressed for years.
Yoon Eun Hye’s remarks have reignited discussion about the line between personal dating preferences and statements that may be perceived as excluding others. While some believe choosing a partner with shared religious beliefs is a deeply personal decision, others feel public comments rejecting a specific religion can easily be interpreted differently.
As the discussion continues online, the actress has not issued any additional statement regarding the controversy.
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