On the 3rd, Youngsik revealed the reason for his appearance on ENA and SBS Plus's real dating program "I am SOLO" Season 28. This episode was a "Divorced Special," featuring solo men and women from Season 28. Youngsik was introduced as a divorced man and showed signs of nervousness during the broadcast. Defconn commented on Youngsik, saying, "He's a researcher. 100% a researcher."

Youngsik mentioned his 18-year-old daughter, saying, "Just yesterday, my daughter said it had to be Youngsik. She said she would get along with Youngsik. She cheered me on, hoping I would meet a good person." He also added, "My child is a fan of 'I am SOLO.' So she made a fuss about me submitting an application. I thought it wouldn't work out, so I wrote it and forgot about it. But then I got contacted, and now my daughter is going crazy."

Youngsik explained the circumstances of marrying his wife, whom he met during the 2006 World Cup, after reuniting in the second half of the year and becoming pregnant. He said, "After getting married and having a child, both the mother and I were unprepared and had some conflicts. When I was crying at home, my daughter asked if it was because of mom and said, 'Can't the two of us live together?'" This statement revealed the background of how he gained courage from his then 7-year-old daughter's words and decided to get a divorce.

Youngsik's appearance shows his relationship with his family, life after divorce, and his determination to find a new connection. With his daughter's support, he is taking steps toward a new beginning. "I am SOLO" has established itself as a program that resonates with viewers through the sincere stories of its participants.