Actor Kim Ji-seok, who said he has no plans to have children, is making headlines as his father's thoughts are also conveyed, shedding light on the differences in marriage views between the two.
As actor Kim Ji-seok openly shared his thoughts on marriage and childbirth, his father's inner thoughts were also revealed, bringing attention to the 'difference in marriage views between father and son.'
Kim Ji-seok's father recently appeared on the MBN entertainment program 'SokpulShow Dongchimi', where he shared his concerns about his second son, Kim Ji-seok. He expressed, "The eldest son got married at 30 and already has children, but the second son keeps delaying, saying he wants to be an actor, and now he’s already in his 40s. I’m relieved that he has a girlfriend, but I worry about when I’ll get to see my grandchildren."
Coincidentally, Kim Ji-seok directly discussed marriage with his father on his personal YouTube channel, which was released last year. At that time, his father mentioned, "Among the people I coach, there’s someone who got married at 45. Now at 58, they are contemplating how to plan the second half of life until their child goes to college. Hearing that made me think of you."
To this, Kim Ji-seok responded with a laugh, saying, "You’re thinking of this because I haven’t gotten married and don’t have kids?" He then firmly stated, "Even if I get married, I have no plans to have children. I want to spend more time with my wife and don’t want a marriage limited to children. It would be nice to have kids, but I have no thought of ‘I have to have kids first.’"
However, his father's perspective was different. He continued to express his concerns, saying, "If you have a child, you must take responsibility for raising them, and at your age, if you have kids, you will have to act until you’re 70." He added, “How wonderful would it be to see a daughter-in-law and mother sitting together at the dining table?” hinting at his desire for grandchildren. In response, Kim Ji-seok laughed and remarked, "You should get married soon, too," as he jokingly turned the conversation to his younger brother, wrapping up the discussion which has again drawn attention due to his father's comments about grandchildren.
Meanwhile, Kim Ji-seok acknowledged his relationship with actress Lee Ju-myeong, who is 12 years younger than him, and they are in a public relationship. Lee Ju-myeong also recently left YG Entertainment and signed an exclusive contract with Alien Company, where Kim Ji-seok is signed, gaining attention as a couple balancing 'work and love.' As their serious relationship raises the possibility of marriage, the gap between Kim Ji-seok's clear views on marriage and his father's hopes is drawing public interest.
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