Actor Kim Ji-seok is 44 years old this year, but the reason for not marrying his 12-year younger girlfriend, actress Lee Ju-myung, has been revealed.

Kim Ji-seok announced last year that he is in a relationship with actress Lee Ju-myung. Kim Ji-seok was born in 1981, while Lee Ju-myung was born in 1993, making their age gap a significant 12 years.

Since both are actors, they grew closer through acting and continued their relationship without being overly conscious of the surrounding people's views. They actively support each other's acting careers. While enjoying dates without worrying about others' gazes, Kim Ji-seok and Lee Ju-myung coolly confirmed the dating rumors when they arose, saying, "Yes." They admitted to their relationship at high speed, officially becoming a couple in the entertainment industry.

On the 21st, during the broadcast of MBN's 'Sokpulisho Dongchimi', Kim Ji-seok's father, Kim On-yang, said, "My eldest son is already married. But my second son, Kim Ji-seok, is delaying marriage because he is an actor," adding, "I heard that he will lose fans if he gets married." He expressed concern, saying, "Now that he is 38 years old, there is a gap in age with his nieces and nephews."

Kim Ji-seok joked in response to his father's frequent questions, asking, "Then can I just bring anyone? What if I bring a Black man?" The panelists, hearing this, were surprised and burst into laughter. Kim On-yang added, "After hearing that, I stopped pushing him further."

However, after reports of Kim Ji-seok's dating rumors emerged, Kim On-yang recalled, "I was looking forward to when he would bring his girlfriend after seeing the article that said he had a girlfriend, and he really introduced her." Kim Ji-seok and Lee Ju-myung have been maintaining a good relationship since they publicly started dating last year.

Kim On-yang revealed that he confirmed his liking for Lee Ju-myung by conducting a personality test when they first met. He said, "I found out that we are actually 12 years apart. My son is often called a thief," jokingly. He added, "There is a generation gap, so communication wasn't easy, but my son seems to be trying not to rush into marriage thinking about his girlfriend's future," showcasing Kim Ji-seok's thoughtful nature.

Kim On-yang's only concern was his grandchildren. He humorously said, "I feel relieved, but I'm worried about when I will see my grandchildren." To this, the panelists asked, "Don’t you have an eldest daughter-in-law?" Kim On-yang expressed disappointment, saying, "My eldest daughter-in-law lives abroad, so I can't see her often."

Finally, he said, "Seeing my son's girlfriend puts my mind at ease. I just want to treat her well," expressing his affection for the prospective daughter-in-law Lee Ju-myung. As interest in Kim Ji-seok's marriage plans grows, many are sending supportive messages regarding their warm family story.

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