Park Seo-joon Faces Backlash Amidst Dating Rumors with Model Lauren Tsai

Despite the public’s fascination with the romantic relationship between Park Seo-joon and model-actress Lauren Tsai, their bond faced intense criticism as more information about Lauren Tsai’s background and abilities came to light.

Interestingly, it is not Park Seo-joon’s fanbase, but rather Lauren Tsai’s followers, who have shown disapproval towards the couple. They have resorted to using social media as a platform to openly voice their criticisms towards Park Seo-joon.

The source of the backlash is the actor’s previous controversial remarks about marriage.

In a 2014 interview, the South Korean actor shared that his ideal partner is someone who is petite and has a gentle personality, seeking protection from her significant other. He also mentioned that he feels intimidated by strong and independent women. The actor emphasized his desire for his future spouse to prioritize family and be a homemaker rather than focus on a career.

“I have a specific preference for my future wife – that she prioritizes taking care of our family over a career. In my opinion, after getting married, it would be ideal for her to leave her job and focus on managing our home. My upbringing in a similar type of household has influenced my belief that a mother’s nurturing presence is crucial for a child’s development. As I have heard, one’s childhood greatly impacts their perspective on life, and I strongly believe in this notion,”shared Park Seo-joon.

Criticism of Park Seo-joon’s views intensified when the old interview resurfaced. Numerous individuals expressed disappointment and branded the actor as old-fashioned, sexist, and selfish for attributing the role of homemaking solely to women. There were also concerns that his remarks could be hurtful to those who were not raised by their mothers.

Lauren Tsai’s fans have been vocal, especially expressing concerns about Park Seo-joon’s controlling behavior. Many comments such as “Lauren Tsai, please leave,””She deserves someone better,”and “If she stays with him, she will become a housewife,”have flooded the model’s social media.

Despite some claims that Park Seo-joon is facing unjust criticism, others argue that the interview was misconstrued. In fact, at the conclusion of the interview, Park Seo-joon explicitly stated, “I will always respect and support her if she chooses to continue working.”This demonstrates that while he may have a preference for a homemaker, he also values and respects his partner’s choices and is not controlling in his approach.

Conversely, speculations of Park Seo-joon and Lauren Tsai’s relationship surfaced on May 24. Chinese media initially shared proof of the couple frequently visiting the same places, while fans also noticed Lauren Tsai’s shoulder in a photo posted by Park Seo-joon.

According to iFeng, Park Seo-joon traveled with Lauren Tsai on recent trips to the U.S. and Japan. It was also noted that Lauren Tsai follows Park Seo-joon’s close friend, actor Choi Woo-sik, on social media. Photos of Park Seo-joon and Lauren Tsai surfaced on May 25, showing them in intimate poses. It was also rumored that Park Seo-joon threw a party to introduce Lauren to his friends.

Despite the rumors surrounding their relationship, representatives for Park Seo-joon have stated that they cannot confirm the reports, citing that it pertains to the actor’s personal life rather than his work-related schedules. However, the growing amount of evidence has caused the public to speculate that the two are indeed in a romantic relationship.

The source of the information is K14, as stated on Wikitree.