“Why the rush to marry?” Ki Hui-hyeon shares realistic views on dating Lee Sang Yoon

While actress Ki Hui-hyeon, a former member of the group DIA, continues her public relationship with model Lee Sang Yoon, she has shared her thoughts regarding marriage. Advising those who feel rushed by the marriage news of peers, she noted there is "no reason to hurry," while revealing her own standards for dating and marriage.

On the 1st, Ki held a Q&A session with fans via her personal SNS. When a netizen requested more photos of her dates with Lee, Ki responded by asking, "Is it okay if the photo is soaked in sweat?" and released a picture. In the photo, the two were standing side-by-side in front of a mirror in workout clothes, showing them enjoying a workout together late at night.

Since their relationship became public, Ki has been sharing her daily life with her partner relatively naturally. Last June, she announced her relationship with Lee by releasing a video of them walking together through the streets of Osaka, Japan. Since then, she has continued to share glimpses of their dates and daily moments through SNS, choosing to present her private relationship as a part of daily life rather than treating her celebrity status as a dramatic event.

What drew even more attention that day was Ki's answer regarding marriage. When a netizen sought advice, stating they feel an unconscious sense of urgency as friends in their 30s get married one by one, Ki defined the essence of marriage as "becoming happy with a good person."

She stated, "Fundamentally, marriage is about meeting a good person and trying to be happy together," adding, "If you meet someone good enough to want to marry, it is something to celebrate, but if you haven't met such a person yet, what reason is there to hurry?"

She continued, "Don't be impatient. You must be wary of your vision becoming blurred. If you become a good person, you will meet a good person, and if your hearts are aligned, marriage will not be difficult."

Ki's remarks are noteworthy in that she views marriage not as a rite of passage dictated by age or social pressure, but as a life process decided by individual relationships and choices. She emphasized that "impatience can cloud judgment," particularly for those who tend to compare their lives to others as marriage rates rise among those in their 30s.

In reality, Ki has been in a public relationship for about three months. Even so, she has not signaled any rush toward marriage. Instead, she appears to value the process itself—sufficiently experiencing the relationship and confirming each other's values and lifestyles.

Indeed, while introducing Lee's lifestyle habits, Ki showed that their relationship is expanding beyond simple date photos into the realm of daily life. When asked last month for an air fryer recommendation for living alone, she confessed, "I am actually a bit far from being good at housework," while describing Lee as "someone who does nothing but housework for 10 hours on his days off."

She further explained that Lee strongly recommended a specific air fryer, saying, "Seeing something that a person who doesn't spend money on useless things bought, it is definitely a highly recommended item."

This mention of her partner's spending habits and lifestyle suggests the two share a significant portion of their daily lives.

After debuting as a member of the girl group DIA in 2015, Ki expanded her public recognition by appearing on Mnet's 'Produce 101' the following year. Since then, she has expanded her career from music into acting and is currently active as an influencer communicating with fans via SNS. She has established a way of directly sharing her daily life, following the trend of idol-turned-actors expanding into personal content.

Lee gained public recognition by appearing on the Channel A dating reality show 'Heart Pairing' last year. As his professional background as a model combined with his broadcast appearances, his relationship with Ki naturally became a topic of public interest.

While it is common in the entertainment industry for marriage to become an immediate subject of speculation once a relationship is made public, Ki has instead applied the brakes. She defined marriage not as 'something that must be done by a certain time,' but as 'something chosen when you meet someone you can be happy with.'

Ultimately, her message focuses on the process of choosing marriage rather than the institution itself. Her advice to prioritize personal values over social speed resonates deeply with her current situation as she navigates a public relationship.