The 38-year-old South Korean actor reveals the surprising ways he approaches love, relationships, and life beyond the glittering world of show business.
For nearly two decades, Lee Min-ho has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with his talent, charisma, and memorable roles. Yet one question continues to intrigue the public: Is he married?
While fans are curious about his true status, the on-screen heartthrob has shared deeper insights, reflecting on love and relationships, and how he navigates fame and responsibility.
Lee Min-Ho’s Career: The Roles That Made the World Fall in Love
Born on June 22, 1987, in Seoul, South Korea, Lee began his acting career in 2004 and quickly rose to fame with his breakout role in the 2009 drama “Boys Over Flowers.” He played Goo Joon-pyo, the hot-headed heir of the F4 group.
Together, the quartet of wealthy, influential students faces unexpected challenges when they meet Geum Jan-di, the strong-willed girl who changes their world.
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Lee, who has a growing number of social media fans, has since built a diverse and impressive career with notable roles including Lee Jin Ho in “Sharp” (2004), John Lee in “City Hunter” (2011), Kim Tan in “Heirs” (2013), Jong-dae in “Gangnam 1970” (2015), and Heo Joon-jae in “Legend of the Blue Sea” (2016).
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As his career has grown, curiosity about Lee’s personal life has only intensified, particularly whether he is dating someone or has settled down.
Is Lee Min-ho Married?
Recent reports confirm that Lee Min-ho is not married. However, he has opened up about his views on love and what marriage might mean to him in separate interviews.
According to ZAPZEE on July 18, Lee admitted that while he thinks about marriage, building a family of his own, and having children, it hasn’t happened yet, and it may not be simple. “It feels like a miracle would have to happen. It’s still pretty vague for me… I think I’ll know it when it feels like, ‘This is a miracle.’ That’s when I’ll get married,” he said.
The actor clarified that by “miracle,” he doesn’t mean he has high standards, as reported by My Drama List on July 17. Instead, he explained that his approach to relationships is still evolving. For him, an ideal partner would fall into one of two types.
“I’ve lived without really placing much importance on small happiness or little things. So, it would have to be either someone who finds joy in small things, or someone who can share the thought, ‘Why are we even doing all this?’ Either someone who is completely different from me in that way, or someone similar to me,” Lee said.
The acclaimed actor also emphasized that his future partner’s profession would not matter, even if she worked in the entertainment industry.
Lee Min-Ho on Navigating Fame and Staying Grounded
Lee continues to reflect on his personal growth. He described his 20s as a time of gaining experience, while his late 30s feel like a “new phase” filled with discovery, freedom, and responsibility.
“I’ve developed a desire to fill myself with something new. Even when I think about the next 10 years, I feel I’ll be able to keep going forward in a positive way. I’m not afraid of things people usually hesitate about. I like throwing myself into new environments and enjoy recharging my energy through those experiences,” Lee shared.
On maintaining a clean reputation, Lee explained that he has “never felt anxious” about controversies, but recognizes that challenges could arise unexpectedly.
He added, “Whenever personal desires arise, I try to remind myself of things more important than myself — like my family, my projects’ future, and greater values. I think those thoughts naturally lead to restraint and effort.”
Acknowledging that the world is living in “sensitive times,” Lee said he avoids worrying excessively about potential issues that would prevent him from living authentically. Instead, he balances caution while staying true to himself.
On screen, Lee continues to expand his repertoire. His recent works include “The King: Eternal Monarch” in 2020, where he played Lee Gon, and the 2022–2024 series “Pachinko,” where he portrayed Koh Han-soo.
This year, he gained further prominence with two new roles: Gong Ryo in “When the Stars Gossip” and Yoo Jung-hyuk in “Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy.”
