Actor Song Joong Ki offered his perspective on relationships and opposite-sex friendships during a recent guest appearance on Yoo Yeon Seok's YouTube series Weekend Yeonseokdrama: Yoo Bar Lee Talk Bar.
The discussion began with actress Chun Woo Hee sharing her take on her boyfriend meeting a female friend.
She remarked, "If my boyfriend's female friend asked to meet him because she had worries, I wouldn't understand why she would go to him.
She could solve it herself—or these days, just ask ChatGPT," drawing laughter from the group.
When the question turned to whether a girlfriend could meet a male friend for drinks, Yoo Yeon Seok expressed a pragmatic view.
He said, "If someone is going to cause trouble, they will regardless. If the plan is already made, I'd just say, 'Have a good time,' but I'd expect her to stay in touch."
READ MORE: Song Joong-ki Opens Up About Painful Past and His Desire for Joy
Song Joong Ki then revealed his own thoughts. He stated, "I don't really care that much either," showing a relaxed attitude about his partner socializing.
However, when Chun Woo Hee asked if it would be acceptable for a girlfriend or wife to meet a male friend alone late at night, both Song and Yoo responded at the same time.
They said, "There's no reason to meet at that time. That's when you should be sleeping—or watching our drama My Youth," prompting laughter.
The actor's comments quickly attracted attention for balancing open-mindedness with a clear boundary about late-night meetings.
Song Joong Ki, who married British actress Katy Louise Saunders last year, is now a father to two children.
The couple welcomed a son and daughter together, drawing widespread media interest in their family life.
Meanwhile, Song is preparing for the premiere of his new JTBC Friday drama, My Youth, co-starring Chun Woo Hee, which is scheduled to air on September 5.
The lighthearted exchange highlighted Song's candid personality while also promoting his upcoming project.
His remarks have since been widely shared across Korean online communities, with netizens weighing in on whether they agree with his stance.
READ MORE: Song Joong Ki's Career Missteps and Scandals: Is the A-List Actor Losing His Star Power?
