[Hallyu News] Lee Young-ae speaks for 1st time after marriage at Hanyang University.

[Hallyu News] Lee Young-ae speaks for 1st time after marriage at Hanyang University.
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Hallyu star Lee Young-ae met with reporters on Tuesday, speaking for the first time since marrying unexpectedly in late August.

The 38-year-old actress held a press conference at Hanyang University ahead of attending her first class to begin doctoral studies in theater and cinema.

"I am very sorry to have caused confusion but its all due to good news so I ask for your generous understanding," Lee started by saying.

She added, "I do want to thank you for the interest but also want to apologize to the staff at Hanyang University who are having a hard time and the students who study here."

Lee, best known for her role in hit TV drama "Jewel in the Palace", took all of Asia by surprise when her legal advisor revealed through a press release that she married a 55-year-old Korean-American businessman on August 24 in the United States.

She declined to answer questions regarding her husband, identified only by his last name Jung.

Below are the questions and answers from her press conference.

You held a private wedding in the United States.
Lee: I was not ignoring my fans that have been supporting me from far and near but I both thank and apologize to you for how this has turned out. I did want to tell you [about my marriage] officially too. There are many ways to hold a marriage but I tend to be on the quiet side so I ask for your generous understanding regarding that. Ultimately, I thank everyone deeply. I will continue to try hard as I have done so far. Studying is an extension of an actor's life so just because you don't see me, it doesn't mean I'm not pursuing my career as on. I will go back to the basics and try hard so I can show you a new side to me.

What sort of person is your husband?
Lee: Everyone has both good and bad sides to them but I like everything about him. He is trustworthy and sincere. I have emotions deeper than love for him.

Are you happy?
Lee: I am.

What has changed since your marriage?
Lee: There weren't as many reporters usually but (after marrying,) so many of you have come to see me.

What is your parent's reaction?
Lee: They are happy. But they are having a bit of a hard time and feel uncomfortable because of the overwhelming interest from all of you. Please refrain from visiting their house or my school if possible.

So many people are interested in your husband. Why have you decided not to disclose his identity?
Lee: I would if he was in the entertainment industry like I am but he's not so a lot of things would be inconvenient if we did disclose who he is. I tried to take that into consideration as much as possible. It's what our couple wanted. We do not want to expose [who he is] so I hope you will help us in doing so as much as possible.

How did you meet and for how long did you see each other before marrying?
Lee: We met for a time period that is not short. Please understand for me not being able to tell you the details.

What are your future plans?
Lee: I have a new family now so the first thing is to be loyal to it. I've also started studying but its part of what I've always been doing, nothing new, so please watch how I develop as an actress. I am trying harder.

Will you finish your doctoral studies in Korea?
Lee: It's hard for me to say whether I will or not because nobody knows what will happen in the future.

And plans for children?
Lee: I'm not young so if it happens...

Reporter : Ko Kyoung-seok kave@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr