Veteran South Korean Broadcaster Shares Hilarious Reaction to Naming BTS V as Her Ideal Type

Veteran South Korean broadcaster Lee Geum-hee has sparked widespread laughter and deep empathy among fans after opening up about the public backlash she faces for naming BTS member V (Kim Taehyung) as her ultimate ideal type. On May 31, 2026, a new video titled “Some Marriages Can Be Done Alone…” was uploaded to the popular YouTube channel Yeouido Leave-Work Club, featuring a candid discussion about celebrity fandom culture, relationships, and single life.

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The Public Backlash Over a 30-Year Age Gap

During the talk show, Lee Geum-hee chatted comfortably about personal romance standards alongside actress Go Ah-sung, book editor Kim Min-kyung, and popular YouTuber Charles Ent. The 60-year-old television host honestly admitted that sharing her romantic ideal type at her current age often draws judgment from the people around her. She noted that whenever she brings up the topic of dating, people in her daily life frequently stare at her with an expression that looks purely judgmental and pitiful.

When the conversation naturally turned to her highly publicized celebrity crush, Lee Geum-hee immediately sent a humorous apology to the global pop star:

“To be completely honest, I am a massive fan of BTS’s V and love him dearly. But every single time I mention this on camera, I feel incredibly sorry toward him. I constantly worry about how incredibly burdened and overwhelmed he must feel hearing my confessions.”

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A Relatable “Unicorn” Crush for Single Fans

Lee Geum-hee’s open confession triggered a massive wave of understanding from single viewers who struggle to balance high fantasy standards with real-world dating options. She explained that between watching television dramas, browsing through YouTube clips, and reading romance books, her mental ideal type has become perfectly defined. However, she hilariously noted that men who fit that perfect description simply do not exist anywhere in real life.

Despite the reality check, the beloved broadcaster emphasized that her pure admiration for the BTS member brings immense joy to her daily routine. She beautifully concluded her thoughts by stating that while she wonders if she will ever get to see him in person even once in her lifetime, she does not actually need to meet him. Instead, simply keeping V in her heart like a beautiful, magical “unicorn” is more than enough to keep her happy.