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Hey, seeing you here with Yu-ho is quite a surprise. Oh, do other people know about this, too?
A 30-year-old female YouTuber explores matchmaking agencies, their evaluation criteria, and her own rating while discussing marriage expectations.
Key Takeaways
- Matchmaking agencies use comprehensive criteria beyond looks, including verified financial and family background.
- Grades exist internally to match clients with similar levels but are not disclosed to avoid emotional impact.
- Women tend to prioritize stability and steady income, while men focus more on age and looks.
- Being a YouTuber or business owner can be a disadvantage due to perceived instability despite income.
- Marriage timing is critical, with age and dating duration strongly influencing matchmaking success.
What the video covers
- Yu-ho visits a matchmaking agency run by a respected YouTuber, Kim Dal, to explore matchmaking processes and her own rating.
- The agency evaluates clients based on a 'hexagon' of criteria: looks, age, job, personality, family background, and education.
- Family background verification includes thorough asset and debt checks through certified law firms, unique to this agency.
- Academic background is highly valued, especially graduation from top universities in Seoul, with gender differences in priorities.
- YouTubers and business owners face skepticism due to perceived instability despite high earnings.
- Matchmaking agencies assign internal grades to clients to facilitate fair matching but do not disclose these grades publicly.
- Stable income and job security are generally preferred over high but unstable earnings, especially by women.
- Annual salary is becoming more important than inherited assets in current matchmaking trends.
- Physical appearance and self-care are increasingly important factors for both men and women in matchmaking.
- The video discusses societal pressures on marriage timing and the realistic dating periods needed before marriage.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction and visit to matchmaking agency
- 01:45Importance of age and dating duration
- 04:07Academic background and gender preferences
- 06:01Matchmaking grades and their use
- 07:53Assets vs. annual salary in matchmaking
- 09:40Physical appearance and self-care importance
- 14:06Challenges for YouTubers and business owners
- 31:04Marriage timing and societal pressures
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Oh, they have no idea. This is completely his thing. Uh. Hello, everyone. It's Yu-ho. Today, I’ve finally come to a matchmaking agency. This place is run by Kim Dal, a YouTuber I really admire. Since Jo Maeryeok and Song-a are getting married,
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people keep asking me when I’m going to do it, and it’s made me feel a bit rushed. So, I’m here today to ask some questions you’ve all been curious about regarding matchmaking agencies and to see what my rating
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might be. Hello. Oh my. Honestly, you look even better in person; it’s such an honor to meet you.
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The honor is all mine. Ah. So, are you actually interested in a matchmaking agency?
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Of course. Whenever someone asked about my dream, I always said "marriage." Oh, your dream is marriage?
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Yes. Actually, I visited Dal's broadcast a while ago. I left a comment asking when I should come, and he said, "Get married." I told him if I don't meet anyone this year, I'll come by. He asked, "How old
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are you now?" Right, exactly. And he told me I should probably come within the year.
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Well, next year could work, but once you pass next year, for women in particular, age...
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Every single year that passes can be quite critical. Is that so? And you have to consider the dating period, too.
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You don’t just meet someone and get married immediately. That’s true. You should at least date for a year. "You have to date for a year" is something people say a lot.
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I dated for a year. But after a year, I felt sure about it. Yes. I think I can do it.
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It’s not easy. When it actually becomes your own situation, things don’t always go as planned. That’s why I always say you need to give yourself plenty of time.
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Your age is fine right now. It’s fine now, but people who say they’ll come next year rarely actually show up. If you’re going to commit, you have to decide now.
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Oh, really? Man. This... Should I fill out a profile today? Right now? A lot of my viewers and I are very interested in matchmaking agencies.
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Right? So I’ve prepared some questions to ask about what these agencies look for, and I’m here to get some answers.
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Oh, that’s great. Matchmaking agencies have, shall we say, a barrier to entry? It’s not as easy as popping into a convenience store, so many people don’t know what goes on inside, and I’ll do my best to share as
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much as I can with you today. Yes. First question, then. What do matchmaking agencies focus on most when evaluating people?
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It's not just one single thing; marriage is about having all-around qualities. People nowadays talk about the "hexagon" criteria—looks, age, job, personality, and family background—so they prefer someone who, even if not perfect, has no major deal-breakers. How exactly is family background
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assessed? It varies, but before coming for a consultation, you fill out a form, and once approved, you must submit verified documents for everything you claimed. We verify actual assets—like property registration, debts, the official price of the home you live in,
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and cash savings—while listing debts separately. Actually, our agency is the only one that does this.
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Really? Yes, it’s truly the case. If you go elsewhere and say you have 200 million won in cash and an 800 million won apartment, they’ll just register it as 1 billion won.
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But we go through a certified law firm, conduct a review, and then provide the final information.
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Among the hexagon factors, like looks, job, salary, and education, what do you think is actually most important? Well, it varies so much by person; those who value looks will insist on it no matter what. And surprisingly, many people
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place a lot of importance on academic background. Oh, really? They absolutely refuse anyone who didn't graduate from a top university in Seoul. These days, it seems men tend to prioritize age and looks, while women, in search of stability,
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find men with jobs at large corporations to be the most popular. Ah, big company employees. Then what about YouTubers? Some of them earn really well. How do you classify them?
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Right? Regarding YouTubers, we’ve actually had a few as members. Really? We’ve had some with a huge number of subscribers; they’re basically semi-celebrities. You know, people feel a bit burdened being seen with them in public. We’ve received feedback like that.
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Also, in terms of stability, people always wonder, "How long can they keep doing this?" I think that way myself. If that’s a concern, people will say, "I absolutely cannot date a business owner." I’d say about 30-40% of people explicitly
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state they won't date business owners, which includes YouTubers. That’s actually quite a lot. Since being a YouTuber is a type of business.
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Actually, I was trying to get a blind date a while ago, and I did, but I asked them to list my debts. They really hate that.
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What did they say? As a pianist. I mean, it's true, though. Oh, right. It’s not a lie, so they didn't know I was a YouTuber, and just sent my age, photo, and "pianist." That’s what they sent. They said they
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liked the profile and we agreed to exchange contacts, but there was a troll in the middle.
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Oh, there was a troll? They were like, "You know how it is," and I just felt too pressured to meet them.
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Exactly, that’s just how it is. That’s how it was. I honestly thought it would be great to become famous or something, but yeah, you're right.
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There are people who don't like it either. They call it the "price of fame." If you're famous, there's a tax you have to pay.
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Ah. So, you generally assign grades to everyone, right? Do you actually tell them what their grade is?
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Whenever we get that question, we always say that grades do exist. They exist, but we don't disclose them. Oh.
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I see. Because you’d feel good if it’s high, but you might feel bad if it’s low, right? Right? For fairness, grades exist but are kept strictly internal.
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The reason we need grades is, for example, if a member comes to us. We can't just match them with anyone at random, right? So, it's the primary criteria for filtering. If you are, say, an A-grade, we look for potential
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male partners who are also classified as A-grade. We check those and filter them down to introduce them to you.
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Oh, so you match people within the same grade? Exactly. What if the grade is a bit lower? For instance, if someone is a B-grade and wants to meet an A-grade, we might adjust the fees or conditions to introduce them to an A-grade.
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There are cases where that’s worked out well. But what if they pay more to meet a higher grade, but the other person isn't interested?
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Well, the company has to handle that level of coordination. We can't introduce someone who is completely mismatched to someone with excellent conditions.
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Ah. We only introduce people who seem like a reasonable match; absurd situations don't happen at matchmaking agencies.
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Then, between high-income but unstable individuals like entrepreneurs, YouTubers, or celebrities, and stable office workers, who ranks higher?
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I think that divides quite clearly between men and women. Oh, really? It depends on individual needs, but generally, women seem to prefer men who are stable and have an income slightly above the average.
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Personally, I think that in reality, people who actually earn high incomes aren't really that unstable, to be honest.
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Hmm. Hmm. It's not about seasonal work or just earning here and there; those with steady incomes earn consistently regardless of whether their income level is high.
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So, since some people have saved up a lot of money and others come from wealthy families, which one is considered more important: assets or annual salary?
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What do you think, Yu-nim? I thought it would be assets, but...ah. I think this reflects the current trend, but it used to be like that in the past.
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Yes. These days, annual salary is more... Really? Because while having a lot of assets is good—it’s definitely good—people nowadays realize that inheriting it isn't as easy as it seems.
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People know that now.
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But if it hasn't, it means the parents don't intend to pass it on yet, or people realize it wouldn't be easy even if they did, so when considering marriage, Yu-nim, what if your husband's parents are wealthy? Wouldn't you constantly feel uneasy if you were
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receiving support from them? Ah, because of that, having a husband or wife with high earning power is considered much more significant. The people coming in these days prioritize that much more.
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Of course, it doesn't mean assets aren't considered at all. Yes. Do women view it the same way? Or is there a tendency for women to look more at...
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the money already saved up? Women. For women, the money already saved is much more important. Oh, really? For women, the money saved is much more important.
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Because, this is an episode involving a younger friend I know; he called me two days ago, and he was completely drunk.
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"I've called off my engagement." He was supposed to get married next April. I was even going to be his emcee.
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I asked, "What are you talking about?" and he said that while they were preparing for the wedding, they lived together. He thought she was doing fine because she had a job and didn't seem to spend much, but once they booked the
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wedding hall and started preparing for the minor details, he found out she had zero savings. Ah, the woman...
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Uh, she had absolutely zero. I asked how that could be, and he said she just never formed the habit of saving money.
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She said she didn't know how to save money. That friend is quite capable, so at first, he thought it didn't matter if she didn't earn much because he could support her, but once he heard that, he felt like he had to run away.
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He realized that no matter how much he earned, she had no habit of saving money at all. So they kept fighting, and eventually, he called off the wedding. Most men these days have a sort of formula. Years of employment
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multiplied by 10 million won. You've worked for five years. That would be 50 million won, but you know, life happens and you end up having big expenses here and there.
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So, if you account for that and deduct about 10 million, having 40 to 50 million shows you’ve been saving diligently.
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That’s how you can look at it. Then, there are people who own a home, right? Right?
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Does that make their rating shoot up or anything? Well, in principle, yes. But men often misunderstand this; just owning a house doesn't automatically boost your rating .
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You need to have other things in order first, then a house becomes a huge plus , but if you only have a house and are very unattractive...Or if your personality isn't that great. Then it’s not really a major plus factor.
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I think that’s how I’d put it. So, they say women these days care a lot more about a man’s looks.
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Compared to the past. That's true. Oh, it’s really true. Really? I see you already knew that. In the past, if a man was capable, or came from a good family, people used to call it "marrying up" for their
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career. Right? Yeah. Let’s go marry up. They used to say that among themselves, but these days, you don't see that much. Because you have to spend your whole life together.
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Exactly. They say if they're good-looking, it keeps you from getting angry. It’s not just the face; these days, people really place a lot of importance on physicality. Right?
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They look for people who work out or are tall. Must be tough for the men. Now they have to work hard on their looks too.
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But everyone has a match. Hmm. You don't have to worry. I’m curious if there are cases like that. Women are pickier. So, can a woman say she doesn't care about financial ability? And just go for a handsome, young guy—do those cases
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exist? There are many cases, or rather, they must exist. Oh, really? But this requires the other party's consent, right? The guy has to say okay , but usually, when women are very successful, maybe it's an inferiority complex? Ah.
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Many guys find it hard to handle that. You might find men who aren't like that , but it's difficult.
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Ah. I don't know if it's just my thought, but a man feels he should be the provider. Ah, that...
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He wants to contribute to the family and feels the need to protect, so if he feels like he’s the one being protected, he might feel it’s not for him.
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Since we’re on the subject of looks, what percentage of the weight in a matchmaking service goes to looks?
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Since there’s so much to consider. It varies so much from person to person , but still, about 40 to 50%.
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Wow, that's huge. It really is huge. People who wore hiking gear or sloppy sweatpants in their early 20s still dress like that.
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Right? But people who were stylish in Daegu from their 20s, They stay stylish in their 40s too.
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Oh, right. I think looking after your appearance is just like that. So, even if I get married in my early to mid-30s, if this person keeps themselves up, they’ll age gracefully into their 50s and 60s.
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Oh, you're right. That’s why appearance is that important. I think that’s so true. Because there are so many friends who suddenly age so fast.
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That’s true. Exactly. Taking care of yourself is really important. The older you get, When you see it yourself and realize you don’t look like you used to, that’s when you finally start to get worried.
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So, I’m curious, what kind of facial features do men prefer? Like a puppy face?
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Or innocent, sexy? Men overwhelmingly prefer the puppy-face type. Oh, really? There are more who like puppy types than other types.
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Wait, I actually have a puppy face, but people say men love cat faces these days.
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Well, our members prefer the puppy-face type more. I should come here then. Yes .
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I’m totally that. And this is just my personal thought, but I used to like the cat-face type when I was younger too.
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But those people are hard to handle. Oh, is that so? Hard to manage. Ah.
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So, do you think people tend to look for puppy faces when getting married? I’ve heard that a bit.
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So, you have sexy, innocent, and cute, right? Out of those three, Which one has the highest proportion?
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Innocent, cute, sexy. Innocent, cute, and then sexy. Actually , when we receive photos, You know how on Instagram, when you look at the discovery tab, you see photos of models and such?
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There are a lot of those. But in marriage matchmaking, those kinds of photos don't exist.
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Mostly, there are overwhelmingly more innocent-looking people. Then, among the men, are there those who are like, "No way, I don't want a glamorous style"? Like, Are there people like that?
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There are. There are. There are. Oh, really? Yes, there are. Then there must be people who only make requests based on body type, right?
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Oh, yes, there are. They say, "I don't care about the face. " There are.
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People who say it must be a certain body type, or as you said, a certain look—those people exist. But we don't accept everyone like that for membership.
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Oh, really? We don't. Yes. Because personality is important, too. Whether they have any mental issues or not.
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If we get a weird vibe, we politely decline and say, "I'm sorry." Like that .
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Then, how important is height? Among men, those who are over 180cm or tall often set a minimum height limit for their partners. Well, there are some people who say they don't want anyone below a certain height, but men don't
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really care much about height; they seem to prioritize things like face and body shape, whereas women care quite a lot about height. Ah.
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They look at it a lot, but the average height for men in South Korea is 173 cm . People think 175 cm is short, so they say, "Well, even if it's not 175, I'd at least like them to be over 178," and
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stuff like that. Since the average is 173 cm, you don't really run into people over 180 cm walking down the street.
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Right? But since everyone asks for someone over 180 cm, I have to address it during consultations. Of course, there are tall people, but they might have their own specific preferences, so it doesn't work out easily just because you insist on someone over 180 cm. You
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have to compromise to some extent. And people often claim they are 180 cm. But when you actually meet them, there are so many who are 177 cm or 176 cm. When we finish a consultation, we take photos and videos with a phone camera.
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When you become an official member, you see the profile photo, right? We call those photos "profile scams." Yes. They shouldn't look too different.
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Right? It's really frustrating when you finally meet in person and they look nothing like their photo.
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We compare them to prevent that from happening. Of course, since it's a basic camera, there will be some difference, but our CEO checks everything.
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We compare the submitted photo with the near-actual image from the basic camera , and if the difference is too great, we ask them to submit a different photo .
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A photo that looks as much like the real person as possible. The reason for that is for the sake of matching.
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They do the profile scams. Ah. Most matchmaking agencies in the market allow profile scams because they need to match people quickly to deduct the membership term credits, but if that happens here, our company policy is to discipline the manager.
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That's how it would be. Oh, I saw somewhere on Instagram that someone joined a matchmaking agency, and the manager edited the photo they submitted.
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Oh, our CEO actually experienced that. Oh, really? When our CEO was getting married in the past.
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Yes. He went to a different matchmaking agency, but the other person's expression was so poor.
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So he asked if something was wrong, and she showed him the photo. She told him to look at it, and the CEO realized it was someone who didn't even look like him. So he complained to the company, and they said that's just the
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standard procedure. Wow, that's way too much. That would feel really miserable. Exactly. So, it's most frustrating when things proceed without me knowing that something else was being done.
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Then, among men, there are quite a few who say they don't want to marry a woman who has had plastic surgery.
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Hmm. There are quite a few people like that, right? It depends on the person, but trends have changed, so it's not like you absolutely cannot get plastic surgery.
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It's more about whether it looks obvious or not; that seems to be what people consider important. Usually it's the eyes or nose, but if you mess up the double eyelid surgery, it's really the most fatal. Ah.
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Yes. If it's not too artificial looking , then getting surgery is fine as long as it looks natural. There are people who say that, and occasionally there are those who say, "I am strictly natural only." People like that do exist, but it's not
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as common as it used to be. Then, if someone is extremely attractive, does it compensate even if their salary or educational background is lacking? Some people say they’ll make some allowances, but there are also those who say they can’t give up
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on their minimum requirements. Like I mentioned before, "They absolutely must have at least this much in savings."" They must be a graduate of a four-year university in Seoul; nothing less." Even if they’re really good-looking, that’s a no-go.
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People like that exist everywhere. Ah. Yes. Still, it does provide some compensation. It’s better to be pretty or handsome than to be unattractive.
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Right? Then, what about someone who is pretty but has average qualifications? Mm. Definitely the former.
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Oh, really? Yes, having average qualifications is... From the perspective of the person meeting them, it’s much better than someone who is average-looking but has great qualifications. You can meet average-qualified people anywhere.
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Yeah. And someone with great qualifications can be a bit burdensome. If I were well-off myself, I’d naturally look for someone pretty with great qualifications, but from an average standpoint, someone with great qualifications isn't always that welcome. Since it can be burdensome, if
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they’re pretty but have average qualifications, then as long as they’re willing to date me, I’d definitely choose the former.
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Is it the same for men? I think it’s pretty much split 50/50. If a woman pursues stability, she’ll likely choose the latter, but if she thinks, " I have the means, so I'll just live off their looks..." Ah.
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Then she might say, "I can't give up on a handsome guy." She could do that, and people like Yu-u should definitely meet someone who is both handsome and well-qualified. Yes.
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Oh, that would be so nice. I want to get married soon. But seriously, you can’t just have the thought of marriage and that’s it.
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Honestly, I'm not just saying this, but it’s fine if they’re average—even if their looks and qualifications are both average.
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But we have no idea what level of person you define as "average," Yu-u. No, actually, my ex-boyfriend...Oh, this is really a pro tip.
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When I do consultations, we first list celebrities A, B, C, D, and if they say , "I don't really know..." When that happens, I ask, "Do you have photos of your ex-boyfriend?"" Do you have an Instagram? Show me."
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Oh, really? Should I show you? Oh, seriously? Yes, I'll show you. Oh. I mean, I didn't date any ugly people or anything, but...
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Wow, seeing Yu-u’s ex-boyfriend— wait, do the other staff members know this? No, they have no idea. It is absolutely this person.
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Oh. How long have you been dating this person? A little over a year. You aren't making eye contact.
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It’s not that I’m just playing around. I’m being serious. All my friends are … Uh… Wow, you really don't make eye contact.
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Since you have a lot of male subscribers, what kind of men do women prefer? Well, for what women prefer, as I mentioned, a "tofu" face. Yes.
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Soft features. The handsome guys you meet at bars are for your younger years, but after marriage, if you go to a new city, you want someone who stands out among ordinary people like, "Who is that?" That kind of vibe.
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Oh, I think I get what you mean. Like, not super handsome, but well-groomed. Everyone prefers that.
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Exactly. Even if they come out in a t-shirt, shorts, and slippers, if they have a good build, soft features, and look like they’d treat their wife well.
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Do people like that exist? They do. There are many. Then, I mentioned that personality is the most important thing.
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Can that be included in the rating? Well, it doesn't clearly fit into the rating criteria, but during the consultation, the vibe you just described, Yoo.
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We note those things down in detail. We write it in the manager's comment. What their personality is like, who they prefer, and who they would match well with. We write comments like that so we can refer to them for the next
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match. About their character. Oh, then there are people like this, right? For example, they have a great job and look good, but they’ve only studied their whole lives, so you can't hold a conversation with them .
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You note that down as well, right? That’s right. Ah. Exactly. Oh, that sounds really good.
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Yes. Of course, we have to. And when we match people, they meet up. After they meet, we get feedback.
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From each person. For example, if you and I met for the first time. My manager would ask me, "How was Yoo?" Ah . " Yoo, how was Kim Dal?" They ask that, and if I say, "Kim Dal wasn't really my
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type," they ask, "What part didn't you like?" And that gets shared between the managers. Wow! Wow! Oh, that seems really good. Because the reason I hesitated about matchmaking agencies was wondering how they could possibly know someone's personality, and since
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I'm someone who values connection, I was worried I'd end up meeting people who have great conditions and look fine but just don't click.
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That’s true. For those who consistently get bad reviews from their dates, we take action.
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Oh, really? We have to, so no further harm is caused. Otherwise, their rating goes down, or something.
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It's not that your grade drops, you just withdraw entirely. Oh, really? Then they just sort it out?
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But MBTI, you said. Oh, that's right. And when matching, you also consider... Well, it's not quite like that, it's just that if you have a preferred MBTI or one you don't prefer, you can just check it lightly and we'll take it into
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account to some extent. You know, things like that. I think you can see it as having been included to use for reference, such as whether someone is introverted or extroverted.
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I personally really like 'J' types. Oh, so you like 'J' types. I don't need anything else, I just hope they're a 'J '.
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What is your MBTI, Yoo? Oh, but I bet it's a non-preferred MBTI . Oh, what is it?
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Shall we try to guess? I Oh, that's right. S Oh, no. N Yes. INFJ INFP. FP. Yes.
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People really call it ISFP. Oh, it's an ISFP. Oh, it was an ISFP. Oh, an ISFP was right in front of me. I see.
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Is there ever a case like that? "Please filter out ISFPs." Oh, there is. There is. Oh no.
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That counseling—this is more about when I give advice on broadcasts, the answer is already fixed. People keep asking.
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So when I ask what their MBTI is, they say ISFP. Those who are ISFPs...
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Because personality is also an important factor in marriage. That's right. There are independent people, and then there are those who are dependent and like to cling to each other.
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You know, there are such tendencies. Which side is much more advantageous for marriage? If it's dependency in a positive sense, I think it would be half and half, but if we go by the literal wording of independent vs. dependent, independent
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is a bit more suitable for marriage. Being dependent is fine if the other person thinks, "I'll take responsibility," but it sounds like, " You can support me, right? I can't function without you." So, it's something I talk about a lot during
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counseling: men, in particular, don't meet women who can't live without them, nor those who seem like they'll live perfectly fine without them.
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They say they don't meet those two types. Exactly. They like a woman who can live well on her own, but also...can't live without me.
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They prefer that kind of woman. So I always tell women to become that kind of person, but it's hard.
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It is hard. Isn't that just the middle ground between being independent and dependent ? But people who are too independent don't really want to get married.
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That's right. True, true, that's right. Then, I think this is a question our viewers would want to ask.
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Among the subscribers, there are people saying, "I'm 31 and have never dated, what do I do?" Never dated.
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Are people who have never dated at a disadvantage? Even at marriage consulting agencies? It's not that they're at a disadvantage , it's that it might not work out at all.
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Oh, really? Honestly, and we say this without any sugarcoating, in the marriage industry, you have people who are fully prepared to get married but dated someone outside for two or three years. But when they finally opened up about marriage, they realized the other
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person wasn't prepared. That’s pretty jarring, right? For those who feel a sense of disillusionment after dating for two years, they come to us right away. But in an environment filled with such people, if you’re a total novice who needs to learn how to communicate
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while dating, won't you just get knocked around? Uh, We aren't really the place that teaches that kind of thing.
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So, is it not an option for novices? Oh, that is possible. If you lack dating experience, or have none at all.
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So, if you want us to introduce you to others who aren't very experienced either, we can certainly do that for you.
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Hmm. But it’s true that you'd be at a disadvantage in terms of the overall atmosphere.
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Hmm. Yeah. Then, considering all that, there must be people who want much better conditions than their own, right ?
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That's right. Do you tend to give them some hard truths? We do. Oh, because there are more people than you’d think who lack self-objectivity.
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A lot. Oh, really? So, rather than speaking to them in a hurtful way, as you mentioned earlier, if there’s a grade A and a grade C, someone who is a D or E asking to meet an A. "I'll pay a high
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membership fee." It doesn't work that way because the person who is an A won't meet someone who is a D or E, so it can't be fulfilled. We politely decline those people because we can't approve their registration for that reason, or we
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tell them we’ll accept them only if they are okay with meeting someone matching their actual grade. Hmm.
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If we only cared about revenue, we could accept everyone. But eventually, when we arrange a date, the other party will just reject them. Rejections, rejections, rejections keep piling up.
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And in the end, all those complaints come back to us. Ah, right. Since we know that, we can't just accept anyone.
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So self-awareness must be really important. Right? Do female and male members prioritize different conditions? For women, a man's economic power and career are the most important, while for men, age and looks are the priority. Age.
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You're entering the danger zone. You have to hurry. Seriously. Then what age range is the absolute prime?
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Late twenties to early thirties. That’s the exact early. Early. This is for the broadcast: You have three people you want to kill. But you only have one bullet left.
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Who would you shoot? Huh? Ah. Ah. The person I want to kill the most?
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Everyone I want to kill. If I shoot them all at once, do you think I could kill them all?
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Oh, really? What I mean is, imagine you have one bullet and you have to shoot the one person you most want to kill, and that bullet represents the number of times you can date.
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You only have one bullet left now. It means if you waste it here, you won't be able to "kill" the others.
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If you, Yu-u, meet someone new at 30 or 31 and date them for two years, it's fortunate if you end up marrying that person. But it might not work out, right? Then you have to think about what happens
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when you’re 34 or 35. Oh, it’s just so... That one bullet came out. You have to use that bullet in the most appropriate place right now. You have to use it on someone you can truly marry. That’s why dating has become harder. In the
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past, you were just like, "Hey, want to go out?""Sure." But now, because you have to consider everything, you wonder , "Can I shoot?""Should I not shoot?" That’s how it becomes. Wow, hearing you say that, it really hit home.
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Actually, sometimes I want to escape this reality in the AI era, and so... why? Oh, go ahead.
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Soon, people will be able to live like they're 33 forever. Oh, how? They're considering aging as a disease and are researching it.
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Oh, I see. So I’m kind of banking on that. But when I saw your expression just now , I thought you were just saying that for the sake of the content we're filming, but I can feel that you're
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actually, truly... I can feel that you’ve been thinking about this a lot. I really do think about it a lot. Then, is the age gap actually considered important?
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Oh, it’s definitely considered important. Usually, many women prefer older men, and the gap seems to hover around four to five years. For example, if a man is 34. Then the woman would be 29 or 30. I think that kind of gap is
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the most common. Then a woman's age ah, a woman's age I get sad just thinking about these things.
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Then when does a woman's age start to significantly lower her desirability? Marriage agencies have a very clear standard. It's 35.
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For women, it's 35. Ah, it’s 35. For men, it’s 38. Yes. Is that by international age?
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It’s by the year-based age. Oh, so men’s desirability also drops sharply once they hit 38?
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Of course. It’s not like in the old days where people said, "Men can still get married well past their late 30s." That’s not the case. Women aren't fools.
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Ah, there are some who have everything else, but just got married a bit late.
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People like that are easy to spot. But you get a sense of why someone couldn't get married until 38, and women tend to avoid those types. So, I highly recommend getting married before then.
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But it’s not just dropping; it’s actually plummeting. Then 3 is also fine. Let me give you an example to see what that feels like.
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Imagine a guy in his early 20s. And he says to you, "I'm very wealthy."" I want to marry you." Could you marry him?
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You couldn't marry him, right? He’d be cute, though. That’s the feeling of a man looking at a woman in her 50s.
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Ah. A man looking at a woman in her 50s. You couldn't marry him. It’s like that.
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Wow, this is really... Oh, if you think about it the other way around. Oh, I'm in trouble. Then, what age range do women prefer in men? The age women prefer usually depends on their own age.
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It depends on how old the woman is. If she's in her mid-20s, many say they don't like big age gaps. There are many who feel that way.
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If she's in her late 20s, she might prefer someone in their early to mid- 30s, and if she's over 50, she shouldn't be picky about age.
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Ah. I’m starting to feel very rushed. Actually, I had thought I wanted to get married a bit later. But I have this strong feeling that I need to meet the person I'll marry now, and I’d like to date them with the mutual
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understanding that we'll obviously end up getting married. I wish we could reach that stage of commitment.
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Right. But people mistakenly think you can't meet people like that through a matchmaking agency.
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Yes. I thought so too. There’s a bit of a prejudice there. But the agency is just the starting point. I believe that if you don't grow feelings for each other, you won't make it to marriage. Our job ends once
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someone signs up. Right. We don't get involved in their lives after they get married. They aren't fools—just because they met here doesn't mean they have to marry. They won't marry unless it's the right person.
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Right? If they do get married, it’s because they were certain they were a good match, so if you let go of that prejudice, it's just like meeting people outside. The only difference is that it’s a place for verified people
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, so you don't have to worry about situations like, "We've been dating for a long time, but they have no savings." Hmm.
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Many people don't know what " information" in "marriage information agency" means. It's an information agency. It's a marriage information agency, so it’s a marriage information company. But since many people just use it as a name like " matchmaking service," it's really about
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providing information. Yes. Oh, wow. So, do you filter things like plans for children early on?
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What do you mean by "filter"? Like matching people who are both child-free, for instance? Ah.
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Dinks can’t even sign up. Oh, really? Because no man pays to join just to meet someone who doesn't want kids.
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Ah, I guess that makes sense. Children are an absolute must here. If you're DINK, you have to state that beforehand.
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Because we can’t accept those memberships. You're not DINK, right? Yes. Yes. I do want to have kids.
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What are your plans for children? Well, I did want to enjoy newlywed life for a year or two.
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Actually, I have plans to film content about freezing my eggs. Ah, egg freezing. You never know what might happen, right ?
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Ah, that's true. As for a son or daughter, I like both, but I'd like a son first.
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Ah, son first, then a daughter. Yes. Oh, That's how it was for me. Oh, older brother and younger sister.
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So a son and daughter are great. I think an older brother-sister dynamic is nice.
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Ah, you're right. Then, I'm curious about what grade I'd get. Well, I'd need to see the profile you filled out to give an accurate assessment.
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Oh, is that so? We consider assets, education, family background, and so on , but based on our talk...
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And looking at your appearance, I'd give you an A barring any surprises. Oh, really? Oh my.
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Unless you have debt, that would change things. From what you said, you're saving money diligently. Seeing that, once you're in our profile system, men will definitely want to meet.
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Really? And since your YouTube channel is doing so well, you're a top-tier candidate. That's such a relief. I was really worried. Because there's a rumor that YouTubers don't get good grades.
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Hmm. I’ve heard that before. Hmm. That is true. But Yeah. But that's a prejudice we have to break. By you meeting people in person.
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Oh, I see. And all of this applies when you join Ah, Yes. Next year or the year after, Oh, really?
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It won't be possible. But you're worried about YouTube, and internet broadcasting has its pros and cons, doesn't it?
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Right? But since you don't do any provocative or revealing content, I think that's why men really like you.
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It’s like having a real-life girlfriend. Oh, that's true. You're cute and have that style, so if there's any drawback, it's that people might recognize you.
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Things like that. Since you're so good at giving relationship advice, Dallie, could you think of me as your little sister?
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Is there anything you think I shouldn't give up on when meeting a guy? For me, it's someone who always takes care of the little things. Oh, I think that's really important.
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Someone who can do that for a lifetime. For your whole life. Like, holding the door open for me, or constantly checking if I’ve eaten, things like that. Worrying when I’m not doing something, but without being obsessive.
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I always say that a woman who is well taken care of should prioritize being loved.
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Since women are creatures who need to be loved their whole lives, I hope you find someone who can love you forever.
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I really hope you do. Hmm. I really hope so too. Yeah. So, do you think I can actually get matched? I— I think it’s plenty possible, looking at the photos of your exes earlier.
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Your standards for looks aren't even... Well so. Honestly, I can't show this to the viewers, so— Ah right.
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People won't believe it. But you'll still care about looks, right? Guys, I think you can trust her. I’ll vouch for her. I guarantee it.
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And I don't really care about height either. Oh, you don't care about height? Yeah.
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As long as they're taller than me. How tall are you? 161. 161. Maybe I’m single because I don't care enough?
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That could be it. I keep finding something to be disappointed about while dating. Ah, I think I know what you mean. Let me tell you, I was a total loser back in high school.
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Oh, really? Yeah. People never believe me. I keep saying I want to show them my yearbook, but I never actually have.
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I hated living like a loser, so I started grooming myself. I started styling my hair, using BB cream, and as I saw myself getting better, I think I gradually built up my confidence. But my mind is still stuck in high school.
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I’m, I’m a bit like that too. I think that's the case. Oh, you're right.
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So, I’ve reached a point where I could meet someone handsome, but I keep thinking, "It's not for me." "I can't be with someone like that." Don't you think that's what you’re doing?
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It’s a bit overwhelming, teacher. Ah, no, you shouldn't think like that. Oh, really? You need to boost your self-esteem. In 2026, a girl like Yuhu should be meeting even more handsome guys.
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Really? With that mindset, it would happen naturally. Hmm. So, are there any professions you think would be a good fit for me? Is there anything like that?
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A profession? Well, Yuhu, you must have your own preferences, right? For example, could you date another YouTuber, or not?
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Yes. Ah, I think a YouTuber would be fine, but I don't think I'd like someone who’s a TV personality.
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Oh, someone who appears on TV? No. No. No. I mean, doing internet broadcasts. It would be okay if it was like a collaborative broadcast, but doing many streams with women Ah.
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I think I wouldn't like that. You know, people who get tangled up like that.
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Yes. I know it's a double standard. But Yu-won, you do a lot of collabs too .
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That's true. But even when you collab, Yu-won, it doesn't really feel like that. Yes. For me, even then, once the collab ends, I don't see them at all, sort of like that. Right. Oh, of course, I could trust them, but it
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depends on who it is. Then how about an office worker? Office workers are fine.
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Oh, but would all office workers be able to understand? And first of all, the reason I can't meet such ordinary people is mainly my lifestyle pattern.
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Oh, that's right. Your days and nights are flipped. That's the biggest thing. Yes. So the people I always meet are mostly musicians.
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Ah, people who do music. Yes. Musician friends were the most common, and you tend to go for similar people. It feels comfortable. Because it's comfortable. That's right. That's right .
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You should meet people like that. But usually, then my mom doesn't like it. That's right.
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My mom keeps wanting me to date an office worker. Right. I think you'd look good with someone who runs a business, Yu-won.
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A business? Oh. Oh, really? But you need to be a bit more assertive .
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Assertive. Yes. Right now, you give off too much of a little sister vibe. Oh, you're right.
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Like "Oh, oppa," that kind of vibe. You need to be more assertive. I really can't do that.
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I mean, Yu-won is too gentle, so she needs to raise the bar a bit. So they don't look down on you.
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Recently, there's that guy you've been having a 'thumb'(flirtatious) thing with. Oh, seriously? What are you talking about?
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Isn't it Go Jae-hyung? Wait, what's this all of a sudden? Uh, among the three people whose pictures you've shown me, I think he's the best-looking.
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Really? Yeah. But he has a very clear ideal type, so... Ah. I find workaholics like that, Ah.
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a bit overwhelming. But you said it was good when things go well with someone you have chemistry with.
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Why are you like this? You have amazing chemistry with him. Oh, right. We have great chemistry, but there are people you just want to stay friends with.
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But earlier, you said all the people you've dated were people you knew and were acquaintances with first.
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Then isn't he a perfect match? I want someone who likes me. Oh, so he doesn't express it like that.
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No. He's a 'tsundere', then. Anyway, oh, thank you so much. Oh, don't mention it. Introduce yourself, please. Ah.
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Hello. To the subscribers, my name is Kang Bada, representative of ' Woo-yeon-uri'. And at K179, now...
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a large corporation. You work at a large company, and your annual salary is over 100 million won.
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They seemed really enthusiastic earlier , and that's great. Should I bring in Dan-mally? Force.
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What kind of benefits would there be if it's uploaded to Yu-hu's channel? It's an opportunity, so I can offer up to 1 million won.
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1 million won discount. I can do up to 2.5 million. The thing is, people don't realize that other agencies out there start at a minimum of 4 million, usually 6 million . So I'm offering an even bigger discount from that price.
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Instead, there's a field for a referral code. If you enter 'Yu-hu' there. Hmm. And one more thing, we have a success bonus for marriages. Because that bonus is what motivates the managers to try their absolute best to get them married
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. Ah, that makes sense. Up to half price. Yes. 50%. There's nowhere else that just openly reveals their prices like this. Hmm.
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That's absolutely true. But we've never done it cheaper than on Kim Dal's channel. Really? Yes.
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Let's make a great video. To make it helpful. And I'll definitely be in touch.
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Oh, you really should. Yes. Seriously. Secretly, raw. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Ah. M.
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