Female stars in the entertainment industry have chosen the name 'mom' even amid life's ups and downs. Unwavering 'maternal love' after the end of love or the closure of relationships became the center of all judgments.
Model and broadcaster Moon Gabi attracted attention when she revealed her secret childbirth news last November. After four years of hiatus from her entertainment activities, Moon Gabi shared, "Now, as a mother of one child, I have gathered the courage to live while enjoying a slightly more ordinary happiness," adding, "I wanted to show my child only the bright and beautiful world I saw in the past, and I thought that I must have courage to do that." However, Moon Gabi did not mention the father of the child, leading to concentrated interest in the identity of the biological father. Two days later, the biological father of Moon Gabi's child was revealed to be Jung Woo-sung, shocking the public.
Regarding her relationship with Jung Woo-sung, Moon Gabi emphasized on her social media, "Since we met at a gathering in 2022, we have deepened our understanding of each other and continued a good relationship, which lasted until the last day of 2023," and stated, "Until one day in January 2024, I have never met the person identified as the father of my child even once, and I have never demanded marriage or anything else from that person due to the pregnancy."
She continued, "I did my best in the relationship with that person, and the decision to meet the child, who came like an unexpected gift amidst a natural and healthy relationship, was a choice made by both parents. And there were certainly moments when I felt thrilled, happy, and excited with the child in my womb, but I believe it is wrong to firmly conclude that this child is a mistake and will be unhappy while growing up just because the current appearance of the two people is a somewhat different form of relationship," she explained. Moon Gabi added, "I made the decision to meet this child with the determination to dedicate my remaining life to them, and that decision ultimately became the best gift I could give to myself," valuing her choice to become a 'mom.'
Actress Lee Si-young directly shared the news of her second pregnancy today (8th). However, she is currently divorced from her husband. Lee Si-young married businessman Cho Seung-hyun, who is nine years her senior, in 2017 and gave birth to a son in 2018. However, they parted ways through a mutual divorce last March after eight years of marriage.
Lee Si-young stated through her social media, "I am currently pregnant. I am taking this opportunity to clarify to prevent any misunderstandings or speculation that may arise in the future." She continued, "During my marriage, I prepared for the second child through in vitro fertilization, but time passed without an embryo transfer, and naturally, discussions about divorce occurred. As all legal relations were about to be settled, I approached the expiration of the five-year period for frozen embryos. After contemplating on whether to discard them, I decided to undergo the transfer myself."
She added, "Although the other party did not agree, I will take full responsibility for my decision," and said, "I did not want to repeat the regrets I felt through Jeong Yoon, and I was reminded once again of the reason for being a 'mom.'" Lee Si-young's choice is a groundbreaking act that shakes existing notions. Deciding to independently transfer an embryo and become pregnant after her divorce is not only an extraordinary case in the entertainment industry but also in society, raising the possibility of becoming a catalyst for various discussions in the future. Their choices carry significance beyond mere 'childbirth.' It is a declaration of courage to embrace life as 'mom' even after love has ended and a determination not to relinquish control over their own lives.
An industry insider told OSEN, "It is undoubtedly a sign of changing times that female stars decide on childbirth and parenting regardless of their relationship status. It was unimaginable in the past, but now the public no longer condemns this. Rather, there is a supportive atmosphere."
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