I think they finally touched upon the underlying issue - fear of affecting their popularity. The Korean population can turn on you for uttering the wrong phrase, reading the wrong book, or otherwise offending them through your life choices. K-Pop stars, actors and singers must live in fear of this constantly - an unending state of being morally judged for every little thing. I don’t understand why the Korean public feels they have the right to criticize and even harass stars for their personal choices. I guess it exists in many countries, but it seems quite extreme there.

Some seem to think being single is a disorder. Some of us just prefer NO drama, peace of mind, independence, and comfortably being alone. It will take someone very extraordinary to change my mind

These men are not single, they are just uber private and that is fantastic. They haven't lasted this long by not realizing how quickly the world can turn on them.

Not everyone wants to get married. I don't understand why people act like not getting married by a certain age, or ever, is something bad. How about people just let others live how they want to live and worry about their own lives?

Sure the two guys who have been sharing an apartment and going to events together are just “friends”.

These men, like all unmarried men/women, can easily be categorized into five categories: 1) The ones who are indifferent. If they meet someone they love, then they'll wed but if not then they're ok with that too. 2) The ones who are too career-minded and busy to maintain a long-term committed relationship. 3) The ones who simply don't want marriage. 4) The ones who are currently in a relationship or some sort of sitautionship but prefer to keep their love life private. 5) The ones who are gay and are trapped in a forever closet due to being famous in an extremely conservative nation. Either way, it's none of our business.

It's better not to marry then to be in a miserable relationship making two persons unhappy

Simple, they have everything, looks, money, fame, and all the women and men falling at their feet! They can do whatever they want whenever they want and marriage requires compromise with another person. The older you get the less you want to compromise.

I wish them all the happiness in the world, no matter they are married or not ❤

Lee Dong Wook has the right idea! Shared tasks bring people together and not delegating this is an awesome concept! This only makes him sexier!

There are people in their 40’s, 50’s and people even 60’s and are not celebrities, not getting married is a personal choice and has nothing to do with popularity and fame. They just chose not to. Iam a 32 Muslim woman, single and last dated 10yrs ago. While I love kids a lot marriage rarely crosses my mind. I did want to get married before but not anymore. Now all I care about is work and live my life freely on my own. But the amount of people who tell me to get married becoz it means “respect” but I ask respect for whose sake. If anyone feels like they are ashamed of me not being married, they can take a hike lol. People demand it from you like it’s to their benefit and it makes me avoid it a even more.

I believe that some Korean actors are homosexual and do not dare to say it in such a conservative society as Korea. This kind of situation has existed for a long time in Hollywood. Many celebrities have never spoken about their sexuality for fear of losing everything. Homosexuality hasn't been openly accepted in Hollywood for years, so imagine Korea.

There is nothing wrong with being single. Marriage is a journey, not a race. I like how Lee Dong-Wook's perception about household chores. Very contemporary outlook and makes him hotter 😉.

In Korea, it seems your career is pretty much over once you're in a serious relationship. So I can understand why so many celebrities stay single for so long. But by the time you reach your 40s, it's a wrap. One is so unwilling to give up all that freedom by then. Also, older men want young women they can control. Younger women today don't want to be controlled. They want independence, too.

I am happy that in India we treat celebrity as celebrity and not as husband or wife. I was madly in love with Siddhartha malhotra but didn't get upset on his marriage

The reason is blindingly obvious, but it's pretty funny to read everyone twisting themselves into knots to come up with "logical" explanations. Their private lives mean nothing to me; I just enjoy some of these men for their talent and physical beauty (looking at you, Gong Yoo).

They also have private relationships so it doesn’t affect their careers. Ppl are crazy if they think all these guys are celibate or don’t have relationships. They just keep it on the DL

What about SungHoon? He's 41 yrs. old, incredible actor and oh so handsome. Unless you want to have children, live together. And, as a fan of kdrama, good for any actor/actress who has a partner, I'm glad they're happy.

Leave these people alone. Marriage isn’t for everyone. Their private lives are none of our business.

Unmarried doesnt mean not dating or not in a serious relationship they just may not make it public. most of these men are for sure dating

Many of us are not meant to be married; this doesn't mean we are anti commitment or against marriage - it's just that marriage is not necessary for us to be well-rounded, evolved, and happy people. Society has indoctrinated humans to believe that marriage is an imperative, and that simply is not true. I would far rather be an old spinster than a miserable person in a bad marriage

That's the old myth that these actors fear of losing their popularity. I feel that they enjoy their single life with no string attached. It's their personal choice.

I think the scrutiny and a microscope is part of the reason why some of these guys aren't married. Sure marriage isn't everything, and not for everyone, but the way korean netizens feel entitled to these celebrities lives, I wouldn't marry either. If they're dating, they're hiding it very well, and it's sad these men can't just date, and not cause a so called stupid scandal.

I think that marriage does change the status of stars…but it doesn’t have to be in a bad way. It is how they handle it. Almost all fans want the stars to be happy in life.

It’s a big more savage than worrying about popularity. Their handlers at their companies make it difficult if not impossible. They just seem to have the people at their companies. No separate manager or lawyer or agent to look out for them. The company insists on their single hood. It seems the few marriages we find about out are people meeting through a project and getting pregnant. Although divorce usually follows. We know entertainers sometimes loose all rights to a personal cell phone, at least the first 7 years. That is another thing the contracts they end up in are ridiculously long.

As a female I think they are all still very good looking and sexy as heck😊

Not being married does not mean that you can't have private relationships, or be happily single. It all depends on what they want, and is marriage is not important to them now or ever then let them live their lives peacefully.

Personally, i feel WORKAHOLICS SHOULD NOT GET MARRIED. You are already married to your job & have no time for anything or anyone so please do not make someone miserable waiting to have a relationship with you. Thank you very much.

fear of the fans. Not all actors feel this way but quite a few do. I personally, think some of them have a same-sex preference and some think that being openly gay would harm their career. There is the possibility they don't want to. S Korea has a low marriage and birth rate. I read that marriage is not a popular trend nor having children. Divorce is on the rise as well

Seems to me that about half of these actors actually think Marriage is important and won't take the step just because they're running out of time, so to speak. They, however, continue to date fellow actors generally ensuring a failed marriage in the end. (An 80% failure rate in intercelebrity marriages ensures this depressing fact.) So hopefully they will look further afield. The other half are, as the psych said, not wanting their popularity to wane. Certainly that would depend on how they age, as their popularity could fall due to their looks anyway Already I see a number of younger handsome actors who are starting to age terribly. Regardless of these facts, aren't they lucky that they don't have the clock beating upon them that us women have?

They also have to find a woman who is willing to share them with the public but won't go public with every spat they have at home. The only women who understand how to live with a celebrity are celebrities themselves, and they're so focused on their own lives and careers that they don't have time to focus on a husband. It's a rare woman who can be the wife of a celebrity and not lose herself to resentment.

Getting married should be your choice. If you're happy, single, nothing wrong with your choice. Who says happiness comes from being married.

Experience: Marriage is not for "Everyone!" I see people try hard to make things work, but for some reason or another the expectations and reality hits them like a ton of bricks! Marriage is just a contract to benefit your financial life and give you tax breaks, and others expect the other party is suppose to make you happy! 🤣 Sharing a house, a bed, your shower, your kitchen, your time, and more, that's the challenge. Then come the kids, boy oh boy, will that change your life 360! Your life ends, when your kids begin! It is said: "If you had a chance to go back in time, what would you have done different?" A lot of people say "Nothing, I would do it all over again!" Now that's funny to me, because I know if they say different, it's denying their entire life, but be honest. What would you have done different? I've told my kids "I should have lived my life different, like traveling more, seeing other cultures, enjoy my life as a single woman longer before marriage then maybe had kids." They totally agree with me, because that's how they live their lives, enjoy it while you can, and NEVER expect another person to make you happy EVER! Find your own happiness. Marriage is Not Everything!

They have very valid reasons and it's good to hear their honesty as to why but still remain hopeful that their cignificant other is in the future plans. Good luck guys ❤ I'm rooting fir you all

O casamento só deve acontecer quando você tem certeza absoluta que é o que você realmente quer!!! Na dúvida, é melhor não se arriscar mesmo!!!

stop dating other famous people, find someone simple who is willing to be at home, but more importantly, take time, find time, no one else but yourself to blame if you don't make time. Life is balance, gotta balance work and life.

Sexy as hell and aging like fine wine.......Zo, Song, Lee, Lee, Gong.......my favorite years!

Why should they marry when all of them know they can have companionship any time they want. These guys are not going to have trouble dating well into their 60s maybe 70s. Marriage is contentment, commitment, compromise, sacrifice, work, and hardships. That’s real love. These guys don’t want that. Which is ok. It’s good they don’t marry. Hey, to each their own. They’ll have to live with their choices. Marriage isn’t for everyone. No one should get married because they think they should. It’s got to be for the right reasons and with the right person who compliments your personality, whether they are opposite of you or on the same page as you. Both can be fulfilling. ❤

When it's said celebrity couples break up because of work commitments, the truth is something else entirely.

South Korea is still a conservative society. It's very difficult for people to come out. Even the non-celebrities are too scared to come out for fear of being ostracized by their family and friends. Celebrities will most likey lose a lot of work if they come out. That's a lot of good looking middle-aged men though.

You know as some who only 28 I do get what there saying. There are times when I feel like I’m never going to get married. I think when you just focus on yourself growth you don’t think really about serious romantic relationships. You mind is more focus on survival and independence before thinking about taking care of others. I don’t think there is a certain time frame “time” to get married. You can get married at 18 or 81 it doesn’t matter. What counts is the happiness each partner has in the relationship. There nothing wrong with not wanting to get married either. Does not mean your alone.

Que emoción de trabajar al lado de Lee Joon Ji, ❤❤❤ tan lindo y cariñoso que es él, alegra el día entero ❤❤

Asian actors and actresses careers can be wiped out in a flash with just one misstep. The industry is so competitive with someone new always eager to take the place of an Asian celebrity.

Korean celebrities don't have their own freedom. Their life is essentially centered around their fan base. Fans will pick on and mutilate any wrong choice. Most of them are single. I feel sympathy for them.

Celebrities have to protect their image. Their image is their brand. There could be a number of reasons why K Pop and K drama actors stay single or date secretly because the don't want to lose popularity or get scrutinized for their personal choices.

I would be interested in unmarried Korean actresses over 40 and their views on marriage...

Plenty of famous Korean actors marry without worrying about fan response, and have remained very successful and popular.

Lee Dong Wook is my favourite actor! So talented and versatile ❤️ P.S.: I need him and Yoo In Na together again in a drama please! Their chemistry is the best 🔥❤️🙏

I think Gong Yoo and Lee Dong Wook would be a great couple.

People need to mind their own business, seriously. Just because they’re in the public eye, it doesn’t mean they need to explain their personal life.

I totally get the timing thing. At some point it becomes easier to live alone and enjoy being alone then it does to have to adapt to living with another human being. Marriage requires a huge amount of compromise, and unselfishly giving up every tiny thing you actually want to defer to couple happiness. Whether it's what you really want for dinner, cleaning up after someone else, or dealing with someone else's family situations... Sometimes it is just easier to come home have a girl dinner, play a video game while watching a k-drama and chill. Selfish yes but also really happy abd peaceful

Male actors? Try female ones. Remember Park Shin-Hye? The moment she got married it was as though she was thrown out of kdrama industry. Why? It's not like single men can have\date her if she was unmarried. But once married as per any Asian culture you _belong_ to someone AND it's (almost) *permanent* . It's not the character you love, it's the actor\actress. Underneath all this, almost all old cultures are patriarchal and\or chauvinistic.

I can see lots of comments, up in arms, about the video claiming it's odd that the actors are not married. 1. Calm down, nobody is saying it's not absolutely fine to be single. NOBODY is saying that. 2. In Korean culture there is a HUGE pressure to get married and settle down. It's not the West, that's why it is considered surprising there.

What if number 4 guy is just gay? Why isn't it an option? He does live with his friend at 50!

NEWSFLASH! There are actually people in this world who aren't interested in marriage. Marriage is not everyone's ultimate goal. Let them be.

This people were literally policed in all their moves with the knife “your career will be ruined if you’re find dating “ now they have missed the timing 🤷🏾‍♀️. The same people are now policing them into getting married??? Blessed the ones that did listen to their hearts and not the public and fans opinion!

Being single is fine. Some ppl are just comfortable like that. Edit: can relate to that second actor Lee. I don't employ any cleaning ladies even though I don't have much time, because I'm super OCD: they would never clean like I do...

Not everyone must and wants to get married 😏 Some of them for sure probably didn't do it for their career, but some maybe are just OK with being single

Send Lee Don Wook to me. Any man that wants to do housework is one of the qualities I want in a man. A help mate😂😂❤❤

Because of marriage or love scandal people destroy their life and ruin it. Everyone has only a life,just bcs they date fans are furious. Even if they date fans must accept and appreciate their choice. No one can judge whether they suit each other or not. Please respect them if you are truly their fans

Думаю, что гениальные актёры не могут рассказывать честно о своей личной жизни, слишком большое давление на них и на их спутниц. Они все эмоциональные темпераментные мужчины, вряд ли живут без женщин. Разговоры о занятости - при любой занятости можно час уделить личной жизни, неужели мало женщин, готовых ради любви к таким красавцам мириться с их графиком - наверное, хватает. Проблема найти такую, которая не надоест, не будет требовать, не будет раздражать после работы и с которой захочется прожить всю жизнь. Вот парни и не могут определиться. Это их личное дело. Желаю им счастья в любви, но главное - новых интересных ролей и очень крепкого здоровья. Хотелось бы, чтоб такие парни оставили потомство, чтоб у них были дети. Такие классные гены!

I tried explaining this to my mom a couple of times. That crazy fans get jealous and they would loose their status. It's a delicate topic.

Gong Yoo ❤❤❤❤

I know a lot of men who are in their 40's and never dated. Probably virgins. They're not gay, they're just not interested. It's interesting, they're not 'incels' either [men who desire a partner but can't get one.] When you probe with a few questions, the biggest reason is financial. They have male friends who got married, got divorced and they have to pay child support for the next 18 years. They like their freedom. A lot of single women would cite finances as well. They want to support themselves and not rely on a partner and can live however they want without having to please their partner and get approval from his family. I can relate to that.

They know the fans don’t want them unavailable by being in a real relationship. It’s an unrealistic expectation that really hinders their chances for any semblance of a relationship. It’s all thoughout the K entertainment and it’s not normal that this many eligible men don’t marry. Sad and kind of pathetic when you think of the low birth rate threatening the future of Korea. All that great DNA going to waste.

They work so much and a lot of them will NEVER come out because of the laws in KOREA. A lot of them are and we can see it

I agree with many comments that being single is not a disease. With the amount of attention these stars get I would just want to curl up with a book and turn off all media when I got home from work (wait…I already do that after I’ve relaxed and streamed a k-drama).

Lee Dong Wook is pronounced E-dong wook and Gong Yoo are extremely private and independent men,their careers comes first. Its a personal choice for getting married. Their private life is exactly that private. I will always love and support these extremely multi-talented men but leave them alone and stop expected them to live with these arcaic korean standards. They are all successful through their own hard work and being single shouldn't be seen as an affliction.

I think they’re being responsible not having one, when they have jam packed schedules. It’s not fair to either party if one is gone constantly…

intelligent, sophisticated, pure, inspiring, kind, generous heart....some of those guys need to grow up and stop believing in fairy la la land!

I am sure a hectic schedule can be a huge problem for many even accidentally meeting someone is hard!! I am 77 and do not look it according to many an very active. I work and do crafts. I love walking and hiking and lots of other activities. It's hard to find someone to blend in with I also like my me time

Я как настоящий преданный поклонник работ своего любимого актёра Ким Бома, который по-видимому следует тем же путем, что и его коллеги, всегда желаю ему найти вторую половину, обзавестись семьёй и найти в их лице самую большую любовь и поддержку. Одиночество не всегда плохо, всем иногда хочется побыть в одиночестве, но иногда это страшно, приходить в абсолютно пустую квартиру, где тебя никто не ждёт. Брак это тоже своего рода дорама, в которой ты и твоя половина сценарист, режиссёр и главный герой. Просто нужно правильно подобрать партнёра.

We don't judge them if they get married or not but in Korea the Neitzens are crucial and judgemental.. I believe instead of them dealing with them they prefer to date and have a good time to prevent their status of their career. They've live the lifestyle for so long it doesn't phase them. That's my opinion

Nothing wrong with staying single

MY GOD! Some judgemental comments out here. I know for a fact that some MEN and WOMEN do not marry because they choose NOT to. And it is not as nefarious as some of you are making it sound. It can be due to a career choice that changed their path in life, a $#!tty or abusive relationship, or they know that they are NO GOOD at marriage. Personally, I applaud the person who has the MATURITY to see this in themselves and take themselves out of the situation. Let folks live their best lives and stop being so judgy...we don't know what goes on behind the curtain...just sayin'...

My opinion is when you are young you don't think so much about things you are thinking when you are older, and the most important is to be comfortable in your life 😊🤗

Who in their right want to get married these days????no one want to be shackle to anyone else in the name of love or whatever it is..now days we love our freedom ❤

Legal!obrigada pela tradução!

Curious how many are not attracted to the opposite sex.

I’m 67 never married, never meet anyone who our was comfortable with and trusted.

Kim Nam Gil 💘💘💘

Lee Dong Wook is a very unique powerful man and I truly admire his talent and ambition to keep striving for nothing but the best. Please keep doing what you are doing Lee staying focused on your career. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gifts of blessing to the world. 💋💋💋 From Rine 🌧️ Guardwind 🌪️

I personally agree with these handsome actors marriage to someone you must be comfortable with who enjoy what you enjoy love the same things that you love it is very difficult time that everyone lives to move to that commitment

Lee Dong Wook can’t get married. He’s already married to me

Yes its true ❤

Most men remain single by choice. They don’t want the responsibility of supporting a family, or losing their freedom.

As for the age comment...youth doesn't stop at 20, or even 30. They're all still young.

All these incredibly handsome Korean actors and not one of them is gay ?? Wow what are the odds....LOL But seriously I hope we can all enjoy their work and respect their privacy . No matter what form it takes.

The problem is the company that make long and very specific details.If they got involve with some person that is not what the company wants they will have to pay for a breach in the specifications.The fans are important,but the company that signs the contracts are the most important reason.

It's easier to hide a relationship if you're not married, which becomes official in papers for everyone to see. Also, several must be gay and can't get married yet in South Korea

because they're smart... thats why.

It’s in some of their contracts, they can’t marry or date because fans are so vicious in Asia when they do. If these so called fans did that in other countries, they would be put in jail for harassment/verbal assault.

Thinking: The problem is that entertainment companies in South Korea want profit, and if someone takes an interest in someone else, the fanatics of the handsome boys will freak out. And that makes profits fall... I've never seen this in Brazil, where I live. Actresses, actors, singers, musicians, comedians can marry whoever they choose or divorce whenever they want. There is no fanaticism here.

also.. they most likely have mistresses/girlfriends

FREEDOM IS PRICELESS 🎉😊

After 40 why get married, enjoy life to the fullest. Marriage isn’t for everyone.

Lee dong wook had married for a short while then divorced. So he should not be part of these guys not getting married so far. I believe some of them already have a relationship with their assistants next to them. They will officially announce when they get married later.

Over thinking it! Met & married in 9 days married 40 yrs love at 1st sight. I thought we may have a year and it would be worth a try! Best friend for life, good husband, nobody is perfect everyone comes with flaws so dont expect that. Companionship 4ever with love!

Some of them are gay that's why they aren't married but they live in a Conservative society and can't openly say their preference

These actors AND actresses have to devote probably more than 100% of their time to their careers. They work super hard and the studios are pretty strict and, yes, probably very manipulative with their clients.