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First Married Couple to Arrive in December... What Is This Blind Date Event With a 50% Matching Rate?

Lee Gang

Published : Aug 18, 2026 11:40 AM

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This is about a blind date event held aboard the Hangang Bus.

Next month, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will host a meeting event for 100 single men and women on the Hangang Bus.

The city is running a singles meetup program called "Seoulting 2.0."

Have you ever heard of Seoulting?

It is a matchmaking program operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government that combines Seoul's landmarks with various themes to provide single men and women with natural opportunities to meet.

Across five events held from 2024 to the present, a remarkable 126 couples have been matched, reaching a matching rate of 50 percent.

It is also reported that the program's first married couple is set to be born this coming December.

Applications for participation open today (the 18th) on the Seoul Mom & Dad Happiness Zone website.

Single men and women aged 25 to under 45 who are registered residents of Seoul and engaged in economic activities such as office workers, self-employed individuals, and freelancers are eligible to apply.

(Photo provided by: Seoul Metropolitan Government)