"Being Single Is My Life's Achievement" Korean YouTuber Highlighted by Foreign Media

Travel YouTuber Shin Aromi with 200,000 Subscribers
"The Disadvantage of Not Having Kids Didn't Apply to Me"

A domestic travel YouTuber who chose 'non-marriage' has attracted attention from foreign media. The foreign press focused on the reason why he achieved a happy life despite giving up apartments and high-paying jobs, which are considered symbols of success in Korea.

AFP News recently published an interview article with the popular domestic YouTuber 'Shin Aromi,' who has 200,000 subscribers. Shin Aromi is a YouTuber who uploads content related to travel, yoga, and fitness, and is also a well-known advocate of non-marriage.

Shin Aromi told the media, "Not getting married was the greatest achievement of my life," adding, "I have never thought of becoming a good wife or mother as the ultimate goal in life."

Travel YouTuber Shin Aromi Photo by Instagram Capture

She continued, "Some people in Korea say that women not having children is a disaster," but added, "There have been no disadvantages for me from not having children."

The media also highlighted her book, How to Live Well Alone. This book, published last February, is Shin Aromi's first essay and is said to candidly depict her life. Since its release, it has ranked first on major bestseller lists. AFP explained, "Shin Aromi found true happiness without seeking essential elements considered necessary in Korea, such as a Seoul apartment, a high-income job, or a spouse."

Regarding this, Shin Aromi said, "I have never worked for a large corporation, do not live in the city, and have never been married," adding, "In fact, life in Seoul was miserable."

She further stated, "I earn five times more income through YouTube videos than when I worked as an office worker in Seoul, and I live a much freer life."

Some have criticized her, saying things like "Isn't she actually lonely?" or "She lives a selfish life." However, Shin Aromi pointed out, "No one criticizes married people for sharing happy married life, but when a single person says they are happy, people criticize them," emphasizing, "The choice of someone who decided to live alone to be happy should also be respected."