Han So-hee Hopes to Marry Before 40, Reveals Ideal Partner's Looks: "After Ryu Jun-yeol, She's Woken Up," Netizens Joke

South Korean actress Han So-hee (한소희) recently shared her thoughts on marriage and having children in a media interview. She candidly expressed her wish to "marry before turning 40" and revealed her high expectations for having kids. She even stated that if she becomes a mother, she might temporarily pause her acting career, only considering a return once her child starts elementary school.

On the morning of October 8, Han So-hee was interviewed for the film Senior Intern, where she discussed her experience filming the new movie and, unusually, her private life. Senior Intern tells the story of Seon-woo (played by Han So-hee), a rising star in the fashion industry whose company suddenly welcomes Gi-ho (played by Choi Min-sik), a "senior intern" with 37 years of work experience. Despite their significant age gap and differences in career experience and rank, the two develop an unexpected dynamic in the office.

In the film, Han So-hee plays Seon-woo, the CEO of the fashion company "W2W2," marking her first collaboration with veteran actor Choi Min-sik (최민식). During the interview, she was asked which company she would want to work for if she weren't an actress but an intern. She chuckled, replying, "I'd like to be an intern reporter, specifically an entertainment reporter."

Han So-hee further explained that she believes the work of an entertainment reporter would be "very interesting," allowing her to interview and meet celebrities. She confidently added, "My typing speed is also very fast." When asked what question she would most want to ask a celebrity if she were an entertainment reporter, Han So-hee answered without hesitation, "I'd ask them when they plan to get married."

Unexpectedly, the conversation then shifted to her own marriage plans. When asked if she had any personal marriage plans, Han So-hee admitted, "I really hope to get married before I turn 40." She stated that she doesn't "have too many fantasies about marriage" but has high expectations for children, saying, "I have many fantasies about kids." Regarding her ideal type, she revealed she hopes to marry someone "more stable" in the future.

What drew even more laughter from the room was when Han So-hee openly discussed the physical appearance she desires in her future partner. She joked, "Because I have big dreams for my children, for the sake of the next generation, I hope my future husband will be genetically handsome."

As for whether she would continue acting after childbirth, Han So-hee gave a clear answer: "I probably won't act for a while." She admitted that contract terms would need to be considered, but if she were to have a child, she "probably wouldn't continue acting." She further revealed that she doesn't plan to work until her child enters elementary school. Han So-hee explained, "Once my child starts elementary school, they should be able to take care of themselves, but before that, I want to create as many wonderful memories for them as possible."

Following the news, Han So-hee's brief past relationship with Ryu Jun-yeol (류준열) resurfaced. The couple announced their breakup just 14 days after publicly confirming their relationship. Her recent comments about hoping her partner is "handsome" quickly sparked heated discussion on Korean online communities.

Many netizens jokingly commented, "Please, you definitely need to look at the face," "It seems she's finally come to her senses after dating a not-so-good-looking man," "It looks like after one bad experience, she realized she needs to find a handsome man," "Even if you're going to be crazy for a man, it should be for a handsome one; it seems she's really learned a big lesson," "'Stable handsome guy'... I wonder if she's realized something profound," "After dating Ryu Jun-yeol, she still says things like this, ㅋㅋ," and "But why did you do that?"

Others quipped, "Ugly men might be furious after seeing this report," "Please, you must stick to that! Handsome! Guy! Not a subjective handsome guy in my eyes, but an objectively handsome guy! A peerless beauty should be with a handsome guy!" "Please, make sure there's 'facial equality,'" and "Genes don't lie."

Some netizens also shared their own experiences, stating, "That seems to be the turning point; that's why I also said I'll absolutely never date short men again," "These words sound like they come from someone who's been through everything," "It reminds me of a fan meeting where fans begged female idols, 'Please don't date ugly men anymore,'" "Since then, she's always said she must date a handsome guy, ㅋㅋ, which is understandable," "After being hurt once, she must feel that she has to date a handsome guy," and "Please, for the sake of the country, leave your genes with a handsome man."