On March 19, 2025, Mingyu of SEVENTEEN delighted fans by sharing a series of captivating images on Instagram. The posts showcased his leisure time in a camper van, engaging in various enjoyable activities. A total of eleven pictures featured him striking poses on a bed, taking mirror selfies, and even displaying his culinary skills while cooking inside the vehicle.
Alongside the photos, he posted a video that highlighted him skillfully chopping garlic and boiling water, indicating that he was whipping up a meal for himself. This glimpse into his cooking prowess quickly made waves on social media, where fans, known as CARATs, couldn’t contain their admiration. One user on X tweeted:
“just say he looks husband material dude this does not even touch the surface when it comes to his cooking skills.”
The praise didn’t stop there; fans expressed their fantasies of living with Mingyu for a lifetime, praising his adeptness in the kitchen. One fan reflected:
“i’ve seen vids of some men who can’t multitask or talk while they’re doing something at the same time. NOT MY MAN THO. here’s mingyu yapping while expertly preparing ingredients for whatever dish he’s cooking,”- a fan shared.
“how to live with mingyu for the rest of my life,”- a fan commented.
“A literal “Marriage is not scary if it’s Kim Mingyu,”- a fan mentioned.
Fans noted that Mingyu’s affinity for cooking could be considered his love language, further intensifying their admiration. One user lightheartedly described the impact of his casual cooking attire:
“mingyu cooking while wearing a plain white shirt and a snapback… i hope he knows how this is directly affecting my mental health. he is such a daydream,”- a user reacted.
“mingyu’s love language is cooking for the people he loves, like me, we’d be such a couple of besties,”- a user shared.
“tall and broad and tan mingyu cooking in a camper van… he’s just too perfect,”- a user mentioned.
About SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu
Mingyu made his official debut as part of SEVENTEEN on May 26, 2015, with the group’s extended play, “17 Carat,”released through Pledis Entertainment. This EP included five tracks: “Shining Diamond,””Adore U,””Ah Yeah,””Jam Jam,”and “20.”
In addition to his singing career, he ventured into hosting, becoming the MC for SBS’s weekly show “Inkigayo,”partnering with Song Kang and Jung Chae-yeon. He has also appeared in several music videos, including NU’EST’s “Face,”HELLOVENUS’s “Venus,”and Bumzu’s “28.5.”
Recently, SEVENTEEN released their latest mini-album, “Spill the Feels,”on October 14, 2025, showcasing six new tracks, such as “Eyes on You,””Love,”and “Candy.”This release continues to highlight Mingyu’s versatility as an artist.