Lee Hee-jin expresses fears of infidelity and fading love in marriage

Former Baby V.O.X member Lee Hee-jin revealed her anxieties regarding marriage and the possibility of a spouse cheating during a YouTube video released on the 12th. While expressing a desire to marry, the actress admitted she is conflicted by the fear that love might cool or that she could face betrayal.

Actress Lee Hee-jin, formerly of the group Baby V.O.X, has candidly confessed the realistic fears she feels regarding marriage. While she expresses a desire to marry, she finds it difficult to make a firm decision when considering the possibility that love might fade or that a spouse might commit infidelity. Her honest confession has drawn significant attention, especially as it brings her past experiences of betrayal in relationships back into focus.

On the 12th, a video titled "It's okay to be a little honest today. Real Sisters' Bonfire Talk" was released on the YouTube channel 'Shim Eun-jin Lee Hee-jin_Real Sisters Cross'. In the video, Lee Hee-jin and Shim Eun-jin sat side-by-side in front of a bonfire to discuss romance, marriage, and the sustainability of love. The conversation revealed Lee Hee-jin's inner thoughts, as she has previously expressed a desire to marry while remaining conflicted about the prospect.

When Shim Eun-jin asked for her true feelings about marriage, Lee Hee-jin admitted, "I'm half and half. I want to go, but I'm scared I'll be unhappy once I get there." She explained that rather than a rejection of the institution of marriage itself, it is the anxiety that her life might become less happy after marriage that hinders her choice. It is a coexistence of the desire to be with a loved one and the fear that the relationship may ultimately leave her wounded.

Lee Hee-jin is particularly concerned about the possibility of affection cooling after marriage. "If it cools down once, I don't think it will come back," she said, expressing her complex emotions by asking, "What if this man isn't my last man?" She further mentioned stories of married life she has heard from those around her, saying, "Love ends someday. Won't you just live on loyalty and affection?" While hoping for eternal love, she appeared to contemplate the meaning of marriage if only duty and affection remain after time passes.

In response, Shim Eun-jin offered a different perspective, stating that love does not necessarily disappear. "It could continue as love until the end," she countered. She explained, "I'm only in my fifth year of marriage, so I might be saying this because of that, but my husband and I have loyalty and affection. But the foundation of that is love." She shared her experience that loyalty and affection in a marriage do not replace love, but rather are built upon it.

Lee Hee-jin's anxiety regarding marriage extended to the possibility of a spouse's infidelity. "I'm scared a man will cheat," she confessed candidly. This signifies that her wariness toward a partner's betrayal is as great as her expectations for the relationship. Shim Eun-jin cautiously asked if wounds from past relationships had led to these current fears, noting that she herself had not always met good people, but offering comfort by saying, "You must have developed an eye for people by now."

Lee Hee-jin also revealed how her approach to dating has changed. "I don't do things like rushing in just because my heart is moved, regardless of what people around me say or what the rumors are," she stated, adding, "Now, I want to meet someone comfortable." She explained that she now prioritizes stability and comfort in a relationship, carefully observing a partner rather than being led solely by intense emotions. Unlike her past, where she dove into relationships based on passion, she now seeks a romance that can protect her.

Lee Hee-jin has previously shared her past dating experiences on various entertainment programs. She drew sympathy by revealing that she once discovered a boyfriend's infidelity after checking his mobile phone, which ultimately led her to choose a breakup. Her current concerns regarding marriage appear to be linked to these past experiences. Her candid remarks reflect a realistic psychology of wanting to believe in love while being unable to ignore the possibility of betrayal.

Having debuted in 1997 with the group Baby V.O.X and gaining public love, Lee Hee-jin has since expanded her career as an actress. She has solidified her position as a performer through various works, including the dramas 'The Greatest Love', 'The Lady in Dignity', and 'The Last Empress'. Having consistently met the public through the stage and her works, she is drawing further interest by revealing these personal struggles surrounding love and marriage.

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