Korean Actor Chun Jung-myung Discusses Marriage Intentions on TV Show

Korean actor Chun Jung-myung recently expressed his marriage intentions to a woman 11 years his junior on the TV show 'Can We Love Again?' aired on tvN STORY on the 24th.

During the episode, Chun Jung-myung went on a date with painter Lee Hye-ri, who invited him to her studio. Lee gifted Chun with a portrait she painted of him. Chun was pleasantly surprised, saying, "I was shocked. I didn't expect it at all. I thought she might give me art supplies, but receiving a portrait of myself was delightful."

Chun was particularly inquisitive during their meeting, asking Lee various questions about her personality and dating style. He noted, "You must hardly have time for dating when you're so focused on your work," to which Lee replied, "Not really." When asked about her communication habits, Lee said, "If I'm sure the person is working, I understand."

The conversation turned to past relationships, with Lee sharing that her longest relationship lasted three years. Chun revealed his longest was five years. When Chun asked if Lee had only dated three people, she laughed and said, "Not really, there were others who just passed by."

As they painted together, Lee asked Chun how she should address him, suggesting "oppa" or "orabeoni," both terms of endearment for older males in Korean. They revealed their ages, with Lee being 34 and Chun 45, an 11-year difference. Chun admitted he was curious about her age from their first meeting.

Chun inquired if Lee had ever painted with a boyfriend before, to which she replied, "Never." Lee shared that she attended art schools with predominantly female students, making her somewhat of an outsider.

The two discovered they both have nieces and nephews. Chun asked Lee about her thoughts on having children, to which she responded, "Two?" Chun suggested "a son and a daughter," and Lee agreed enthusiastically. Lee also asked Chun about his thoughts on marriage. Chun cautiously asked if she was considering marriage, and Lee said she was open to it if she met the right person, noting her desire for stability this year.

Lee described her ideal marriage as "living respectfully and harmoniously." Chun shared advice from his married friends, who suggested delaying marriage for as long as possible. Lee speculated it might be due to the loss of freedom. Chun emphasized the importance of communication in a relationship, stating, "If someone restricts me, I break up. The person I marry must be able to communicate well."

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia