The young men and women were at a blind dating event held by the city of Seongnam.

这些年轻男女参加了城南市举办的相亲活动。

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin said spreading good views on marriage would at some point help raise the birth rates.

城南市市长申相镇表示，在某种程度上，传播良好的婚姻观会有助于提高出生率。

But even with criticism, thousands of people have signed up for this year's blind-dating events held by the Seongnam city.

但是，尽管饱受批评，仍有数千人报名参加了城南市今年举办的相亲活动。