Lee Min Ho, long regarded as one of Korea’s most iconic actors with an almost flawless public persona, recently offered fans a rare glimpse into his personal reflections. In an intimate interview held on July 17 at a cozy café in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, the Boys Over Flowers star opened up about topics far beyond acting—touching on themes of family, companionship, and the emotional shifts he’s experienced as he approaches his late thirties. The conversation unfolded in conjunction with promotions for his upcoming film Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy, yet it naturally veered into deeper territory, revealing a more vulnerable and grounded side of the actor.
When the topic of marriage was raised, Lee Min Ho didn’t hesitate. “I should get married,” he said simply, with a soft chuckle that hinted at the weight beneath the words. It wasn’t a flippant response—it was the kind that stems from a place of real introspection. He elaborated that, as time moves on, he finds himself re-evaluating what brings true meaning to life. He spoke with sincerity about how his growing awareness of life’s quiet joys has gently turned his heart toward the idea of family and children. Though he admitted that finding someone to share that journey with hasn’t been easy, he believes that when the right person comes along—when it feels like a miracle—he’ll know. “It’s still vague,” he said, “but if there comes a moment when I instinctively feel ‘this is a miracle,’ shouldn’t I get married?”
Delving further into his thoughts, Lee Min Ho shared his ideals for a life partner, and they were notably devoid of surface-level expectations. Rather than searching for someone who checks off traditional boxes, he’s drawn to someone who values the little things—someone who sees joy in everyday life and is able to move forward with purpose alongside him. He admitted that he has spent much of his life overlooking these quieter forms of happiness, and now he hopes to find someone who not only appreciates them but can also help ground him in them. Interestingly, he also expressed a desire for someone with a contrasting personality—an individual who may not mirror him, but whose differences offer balance. For Lee, profession holds no bearing in a relationship; whether someone works in the same industry or not is irrelevant. What matters is connection and shared vision.
While fans were touched by these raw admissions, anticipation also continues to build around Lee Min Ho’s latest project. Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy is a film adaptation of a beloved web novel and promises high-stakes fantasy and gripping action. In the movie, Ahn Hyo Seop plays Kim Dok Ja, a man thrust into the world of his favorite fantasy novel. Lee Min Ho portrays Yoo Joong Hyuk, the formidable original protagonist of that novel who’s hell-bent on saving the world from destruction. With its complex characters and thrilling premise, the film is set for a theatrical release on July 23, 2025.
As Lee Min Ho steps into one of his boldest roles yet, both on screen and in life, fans are witnessing not just a seasoned actor, but a man beginning to embrace deeper emotional truths. It’s a chapter filled with both quiet growth and hopeful possibility.