Lee Jong Suk’s Strong Comments About Marriage Spark Shock After IU Breakup

Lee Jong Suk’s past comments about marriage have resurfaced following news of his breakup with IU, prompting fans to revisit his thoughts on his future and ideal partner.

On July 10, Lee Jong Suk’s agency ACE FACTORY confirmed that the actor and IU had ended their relationship, stating that the two had decided to remain “good colleagues.”

Following the news, Lee Jong Suk’s previous comments about marriage have gained renewed attention.

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During a February 2022 interview with Elle Korea, Lee Jong Suk talked about wanting to build a family in the future. He shared that if he had enough time off, he would like to take “groom lessons.”

When I was younger, I did interviews saying I wanted to get married quickly, but now I’m at an age where marriage doesn’t feel unusual anymore.

— Lee Jong Suk

He also revealed a strong desire to have a family, saying, “I have dreams and fantasies about having a family.” When asked about his ideal type, Lee Jong Suk opened up.

Before, I gave vague answers when talking about my ideal type. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to clearly think, ‘I want to marry someone like this.’ They need to be wise, strong-minded, and someone I can respect. Above all, they have to be cute. It’s not easy.

— Lee Jong Suk

After his breakup with IU was announced, many netizens revisited the interview, with some expressing surprise over how seriously Lee Jong Suk had spoken about marriage.

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