SK Hynix recruitment batch 1..28th batch Young-soo, startup company bankruptcy 'shock' [Star Issue]

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SBS Plus and ENA's "I Am Solo" 28th batch Young-soo (real name Kim Ha-seop), who operated a startup company, is drawing attention as it is reported that the company is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings.

Medipresso, a food-tech startup founded by 28th batch Young-soo, was recently reported to have informed shareholders of plans to proceed with bankruptcy procedures.

Medipresso is a food-tech company established by 28th batch Young-soo in 2016. It gained market attention by developing products that extract traditional tea into capsule form for consumption.

28th batch Young-soo joined SK Hynix as part of the first recruitment batch, worked there, and later left to start a business. His business model, which integrated a capsule system into the tea market, was recognized for its growth potential. In fact, Medipresso secured cumulative investment funds of approximately 7 billion won from numerous investors, but failed to sustain its growth trajectory. Additionally, during its crowdfunding campaign, it fell short of its 2025 sales target of 17.5 billion won.

28th batch Young-soo appeared on the special episode of "I Am Solo" that aired on November 12, 2025, which produced six couples. He received three votes in the first-impression voting, consistently garnering attention as a favorite among female contestants.

Notably, 28th batch Young-soo frequently used the phrase "Let's have a conversation," earning him the nickname "Conversation Seat."

In the final selection, 28th batch Young-soo chose Jeong-sook, forming a couple. However, they did not become a real-life couple. Instead, 28th batch Jeong-sook formed a real-life couple with Sang-cheol, and they confirmed their wedding date amid news of a premarital pregnancy.

Following this, 28th batch Young-soo expanded his activities as a broadcaster, appearing on his own program "I Am Solo, Love Continues" on the 12th and on KBS 2TV's debate variety show "The Logic."

Previously, 28th batch Young-soo shared updates in a video titled "[Solo Nation News] Let's Have a 'Conversation'! 28th Batch Hyun-sook & Young-soo Exclusive Interview," released through his YouTube channel "Village Chief Entertainment TV."

When asked if there were any regrets about his appearance on the show, 28th batch Young-soo said, "I wanted to be honest about myself to the people in front of me during my self-introduction." He explained that he tried to highlight his school background, occupation, and lifestyle capabilities. He added, "But they said I was showing off and boasting about my financial status. I had no such intention. I lived a capable life and wanted people to understand that. I thought I should have been more careful with my words and actions."

Additionally, 28th batch Young-soo also mentioned Jeong-sook, who became his final couple (referred to as "Choi-keo"). Although both Young-soo and Jeong-sook chose each other in the final selection, Jeong-sook later developed a romantic relationship with Sang-cheol after the broadcast and is currently pregnant with their second child. 28th batch Young-soo explained, "After becoming 'Choi-keo' with Jeong-sook, we met in a comfortable atmosphere and got to know each other. However, we felt it wouldn't be easy to share our lives together, so we decided to remain on good terms."

He further added, "After that, since Jeong-sook and Sang-cheol formed a good relationship, I supported them. When Jeong-sook announced the gender of her baby (nickname 'Na-sol-i'), she was truly happy and said, 'It's a boy.' So I sincerely congratulated her. 'For us, divorced individuals, life is like a miracle and a blessing. Take good care of yourself and raise the child well,' I told her."

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