Super Junior’s Kim Heechul has once again opened up about his dating history, this time revealing that his strong passion for gaming played a role in the end of his past relationships.
The idol made the candid confession during the November 8 broadcast of SBS’s variety program “My Unpretty Little Rabbit,” where he appeared alongside Jo Hyun Ah, FTISLAND’s Lee Hongki, and actor Choi Jin Hyuk.
The four stars spent time playing games at a PC café during the episode, leading the conversation toward their personal experiences with gaming and relationships.
While discussing whether romantic partners can share the same hobbies, Heechul unexpectedly revealed that his former girlfriends had not been interested in gaming.
Heechul said,
“All the girlfriends I dated didn’t like gaming, so I ended up breaking up with them because of games.”
His straightforward admission immediately became one of the memorable moments of the conversation.
Rather than describing one particular relationship, Heechul spoke broadly about his past girlfriends and suggested that differences surrounding gaming had repeatedly contributed to the breakdown of his relationships.
The discussion then turned toward the different ways couples can approach each other’s hobbies.
Lee Hongki offered a contrasting experience, recalling how one of his former girlfriends made an effort to understand his passion for gaming.
Kim Heechul Says Gaming Differences Led to Breakups
During the conversation, Lee Hongki shared that a former girlfriend had secretly learned how to play the games he enjoyed because she knew how much he loved gaming.
Hongki recalled,
“Knowing that I liked gaming, my girlfriend secretly practiced the game I played on her own to learn it.”
His story presented a different perspective on relationships and hobbies.
Instead of seeing gaming as a source of conflict, Hongki’s former girlfriend attempted to understand his interest by learning about it herself.
Heechul then turned to Choi Jin Hyuk and asked what he thought about having a girlfriend who was good at gaming. Jin Hyuk responded casually,
“It doesn’t matter. It would be nice if she had any hobby.”
His answer suggested that the specific hobby itself was less important than having something that a person genuinely enjoys.
The conversation continued with Jo Hyun Ah presenting a humorous hypothetical situation involving a girlfriend accidentally selling an in-game player for an extremely low price.
Choi Jin Hyuk immediately responded, “Kill her,” displaying his intense dedication to gaming and prompting laughter from the other guests.
The exchange kept the atmosphere light, but Heechul’s earlier confession attracted attention because it offered another glimpse into his views about relationships and his longtime passion for games.
Heechul Has Previously Spoken Openly About His Past Relationships
The latest comments are not the first time Heechul has spoken candidly about his previous relationships on television.
In June, he discussed his dating history during JTBC’s “Love War,” where he reflected on his past behaviour after seeing similarities between himself and a couple featured on the program.
Heechul has also previously shared stories about how gaming affected his relationships.
In an older television appearance, he recalled an incident involving a girlfriend who wanted to break up shortly before he was scheduled to participate in an online game raid.
He chose to keep his commitment to his gaming teammates, and the relationship ended.
His recent comments therefore appear consistent with his long-standing willingness to discuss how gaming has been an important part of his personal life.
The November 8 episode also highlighted the different attitudes the guests have toward relationships and personal interests.
While Hongki described a former partner who made an effort to learn about his hobby, Heechul admitted that his relationships had often ended when his partners did not share his enthusiasm for gaming.
The conversation ultimately provided viewers with a humorous look at how differences in hobbies can affect relationships.
For Heechul, gaming has remained a particularly significant interest, and his latest confession showed just how strongly it has influenced his personal experiences.
As the discussion continued, the stars kept the atmosphere entertaining with their candid stories and playful responses, giving viewers another memorable episode filled with personal anecdotes and laughter.
