Lee Dong-gook shares marriage advice with twins during TEO talk

Former soccer player Lee Dong-gook suggested his twins could marry in their early 20s, noting he met and married his own spouse after a long-term relationship that began at age 20.

A candid conversation involving former soccer player Lee Dong-gook and his twins, Jae-si and Jae-a, has been released. Conducted through a special talk on the TEO channel, the discussion covered various topics ranging from the siblings' differing personalities and views on romance to the paternal advice offered by Lee Dong-gook.

"Too altruistic, it's a concern"... Different personalities of the athlete siblings

The most striking aspect of the conversation was the contrasting personalities of the twins. Lee Dong-gook evaluated his son, Jae-a, as being "too altruistic." He noted Jae-a's tendency to consider others, mentioning that Jae-a would even end a situation himself if it meant he would be less hurt than the other person. Lee added that rather than acting cute toward his father, Jae-a maintains a mentor-like relationship, treating him more like a senior athlete and contacting him only when there is a necessary matter.

In contrast, his daughter Jae-si was described as being quite charming. Lee shared an anecdote regarding Jae-si's popularity. He recounted a past episode where Jae-si, being followed and cheered on by a male student at a stadium, asked, "Does he like me?" only to discover that the student's interest was actually directed at the older sister standing next to her, drawing laughter from those present.

"I won't be able to watch my daughter date"... Lee Dong-gook's realistic paternal love

As the conversation shifted to the siblings' romantic lives, Lee Dong-gook's reactions reflected those of a realistic father. When asked to imagine Jae-si on a date, Lee took a firm stance, stating, "I don't think I'll be able to watch it." This was not because he disliked the idea of his daughter acting pretty, but simply because he lacked the confidence to face the scene. He also showed his side as a reliable protector, stating that if Jae-a were to run away from home crying due to relationship issues, he would "go to pick him up immediately."

Lee offered advice to Jae-a, telling him, "Don't be too conscious of how others see you; I want you to act centered on yourself." This was a sincere expression of concern for Jae-a's personality, fearing that he suppresses himself by being overly considerate of others, both as an athlete and as an individual.

"Like your father who met and married at twenty"... Siblings' views on romance and marriage

Questions regarding their ideal types followed. Jae-a stated a preference for a soft and gentle style, while Jae-si provided a contrast by answering that she does not prefer a style like her father's. Lee suggested that a suitable spouse for Jae-si would be someone reliable and athletic who could protect her.

In particular, during the discussion about marriage timing, Lee advised the siblings by mentioning his own past. Revealing that he met his spouse at age 20 and married after a long-term relationship, Lee showed an open attitude toward Jae-si marrying in her early 20s, saying, "It is okay to do it early." Jae-si also responded that she "has a desire to marry early," to which Lee reacted playfully to the possibility of their early marriage by saying, "It is my dream to become a young father."

Source: original video (YouTube)