Lee Sol-i advises marriage seekers not to try changing men

Lee Sol-i, wife of comedian Park Sung-kwang, advised a netizen on the 25th that individuals should seek partners with compatible values and physical attraction rather than attempting to change them. Her comments follow previous divorce rumors regarding the couple, who married on August 15, 2020.

Lee Sol-i, the wife of comedian Park Sung-kwang, has offered realistic dating advice to a netizen contemplating marriage. Alongside a firm statement that "you shouldn't try to change [a man]," she emphasized fidelity between men and women while revealing her firm criteria for choosing a spouse. Her views on marriage have drawn attention as past divorce rumors surrounding the couple resurface.

On the 25th, Lee Sol-i took time to answer questions from fans via her social media account. One netizen expressed anxiety about marriage, asking, "What should I look for when meeting a man?" and noting, "It's so difficult because I'm thinking about marriage." Facing the pressure of choosing a lifelong partner, Lee provided advice based on her own experiences and values.

Lee first emphasized the importance of meeting someone with similar life directions and values. "You shouldn't try to change [them]. Really. You must meet a man who is faithful and devoted," she stated firmly. Her point was that rather than maintaining a relationship by trying to change a partner's flaws one by one, one should choose someone who possesses compatible values from the start. She added that if such a partner is found, trust and tenderness will naturally exist within the relationship.

When a fan followed up by asking for the meaning of a "faithful man"—questioning if it meant a stubborn man or if physical appearance mattered—Lee clarified her stance. "The fidelity I am talking about is the fidelity between a man and a woman," she explained, distinguishing it from mere stubbornness or strong-willed behavior. She meant a partner who is consistent and trustworthy in a romantic relationship.

She did not hide her standards regarding physical appearance, stating, "External appearance is very important," noting the necessity of feeling attraction to a partner. This suggests that rather than being bound by the conventional idea of choosing a spouse based solely on character and values, she also values mutual attraction and realistic conditions. It is a candid piece of advice that emphasizes love and trust without suggesting one must abandon personal taste or standards of attraction.

As Lee's remarks gained attention, divorce rumors involving Park Sung-kwang that surfaced this past June have been mentioned again. At that time, Lee posted on her account, "The time spent trying to persuade each other all night because of different values. Embracing that difference is love." While the post was about the process of reconciling different values, some interpreted it as a sign of discord within the marriage, raising suspicions of divorce.

When a flood of questions regarding a potential divorce followed, Lee immediately denied the rumors. Expressing her bewilderment, she said, "I ended it beautifully by saying 'embracing that difference is love'." She explained that while she intended to convey that acknowledging and understanding differences in values is what love is, it was misinterpreted as a sign of problems in the marriage. The divorce rumors were settled after Lee personally clarified the situation.

Park Sung-kwang and Lee Sol-i began dating in 2019 and married in 2020. They had originally planned their wedding for May of that year, but the schedule was postponed due to the spread of COVID-19, and they eventually held the ceremony on August 15, National Liberation Day of Korea. Lee previously mentioned on an entertainment program that she worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative, and she is currently active as an influencer after leaving her job.

As speculation regarding the couple's private relationship has continued, Lee's recent comments serve as a moment to reveal her views on marriage beyond simple dating advice. Her advice—to look for compatible values and attraction from the beginning rather than striving to change a partner—presents a realistic topic for those approaching marriage. However, as the criteria shared by Lee are strictly her personal views on dating, there is no basis to directly link them to the current state of her marriage.

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