Lee Jong-hyuk tells son to join military after dating priority claim

During a YouTube video released on the 21st, Lee Jun-su claimed dating is more important than his studies, prompting his father, actor Lee Jong-hyuk, to retort that he should just go to the military. The pair appeared together on the TEO channel ahead of the November 11 premiere of the dating program "When Our Kids Fall in Love 3."

Lee Jun-su, the second son of actor Lee Jong-hyuk, has left his father flustered by expressing the candid opinion that dating is more important than his academic studies. Having previously drawn attention for winning three university admissions and enrolling in the Department of Theater at Chung-Ang University, he has now provided laughs with his unrestrained views on romance.

On the 21st, a video titled "Special Talk Lee Jong-hyuk X Lee Jun-su | How many times has your son dated? | When Our Kids Fall in Love 3" was released on the YouTube channel TEO. The video features Lee Jong-hyuk and Lee Jun-su, who are appearing on the dating reality program "When Our Kids Fall in Love 3," sharing honest conversations regarding the son's romantic life.

As his son has grown significantly, Lee Jong-hyuk's interest naturally turned toward the subject of dating. He confessed regarding his son's dating experience, "To be honest, I don't even know if he is dating. I want to see it." He revealed his inner thoughts as a father who is curious about who his son is actually meeting and what kind of relationship he is having, but has not known the details until now.

Lee Jun-su's own thoughts on dating were far more firm than his father expected. When asked if he had any intention of dating, he replied without hesitation, "I always want to." Following his display of active interest in romance, he gave an even more candid answer when Lee Jong-hyuk asked, "Is studying not important?"

Lee Jun-su asserted, "Dating is more important." In response to his father's question, which suggested that university life and studies should take priority, he placed dating ahead. The conversation flowed toward humor as the father brought up studies seriously while the son countered that dating was the priority.

In response to his son's unrestrained remarks, Lee Jong-hyuk retorted, "Just go to the military." His short and direct reaction, appearing to attempt to dampen his son's romantic ambitions, added humor to the realistic conversation between father and son. It was also a comedic point that the father, who had expressed a desire to see his son's dating firsthand, responded firmly when the son claimed dating was more important than academics.

Lee Jun-su first became known to the public through his appearance on the MBC variety program "Dad! Where Are We Going?" Since then, he has maintained public interest by revealing his growth process. He achieved three university admissions and entered as a freshman in the Department of Theater at Chung-Ang University's College of Arts for the 2026 academic year. Having been noted for his steps toward academics and acting, he has now made his presence felt with his even more honest views on dating.

"When Our Kids Fall in Love 3," featuring Lee Jun-su, is scheduled to premiere on November 11 at 8:00 PM on tvN STORY and E Channel. It will also be available to watch on TVING. Attention is gathering to see how the honest conversation between the father curious about his son's dating and the son who boldly declared dating is more important will unfold on the program.

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