Actress Lee Si-young announced her surprise second pregnancy three months after her divorce announcement.
On the 8th, Lee Si-young’s agency, Ace Factory, confirmed to OSEN, “It is true that Lee Si-young is recently pregnant. It is the second child between her and her ex-husband,” adding, “We ask for your understanding as we cannot provide specific details outside of this matter due to privacy concerns.”
A previous report stated that Lee Si-young is currently pregnant with her second child. Lee Si-young married a 9-year-older businessman in the restaurant industry in September 2017 and welcomed her first son in January the following year. After announcing her divorce in March of this year, she is currently raising her son alone.
However, after giving birth to her first child, Lee Si-young and her ex-husband stored eggs and sperm together. As the maximum storage period of 5 years approached before embryo disposal, she reportedly decided to proceed with implantation, successfully becoming pregnant. Born in 1982 and now 43 years old, Lee Si-young made this decision because she did not want to give up her last chance to have a second child.
Upon hearing the news, Lee Si-young posted a long message on her social account, clarifying her position. She said, “I am currently pregnant. The reason I wanted to share this first is that I thought it would be a better way to prevent misunderstandings and speculations that might arise in the future.”
She continued, “Eight years ago, when I had Jeong-yoon, the most precious child in my life now, I was not married and was also filming a drama. I was younger back then and very lacking in many ways. As I watched Jeong-yoon grow year by year, I regretted and blamed myself for the time I spent with momentary feelings of anxiety and negativity for a long time. Therefore, if another life were to come to me, I promised myself that I would never repeat the same regrets again.”
During her marriage, Lee Si-young prepared for her second baby through in vitro fertilization, stating, “A long time has passed without having the embryo transferred, and conversations about divorce naturally occurred. Just as all legal relationships were being sorted out, coincidentally, the expiration of the 5-year frozen storage period for the embryos approached, and the time to make a choice came.” She said, “Before the disposal time, I made the decision to get the transfer myself. The other party did not agree, but I intend to carry the weight of the decision I made completely myself.”
She explained, “I have always longed for a child, and I did not want to repeat the regrets I felt through Jeong-yoon. I simply could not dispose of the embryos that were nearing the end of their storage period. The only reason I was able to endure the difficulties of my marriage was that I had a child, an angel, who filled me with complete happiness, hope, and emotion. This life, where I am called ‘Mom,’ makes me feel as if it is the reason for my existence—having this miraculous child.”
Lee Si-young stated, “There may be many difficulties ahead, and I have also considered various scenarios, but even so, I want to believe that my current choice is more valuable. I believe this choice has been a significant decision in my life. Looking back, the most precious thing in my life has always been my child. Through these miraculous moments that fill my imperfect life and even give me strength I did not have, I feel my life is slowly being filled. Right now, I am filled with gratitude for the new life that has come to me, and I am experiencing a time of peace and happiness like never before.”
She added, “I will humbly accept any criticism or advice you give me in the future. And with gratitude for the baby who has come back to me, even though I am still lacking in many ways, I will live my life sincerely and with deep responsibility so that my child will not lack anything while raising them alone.”
Meanwhile, Lee Si-young is currently appearing in the ENA drama “Salon de Homes.” The drama was filmed before her second pregnancy and is set to air its final episode on the 15th.
[Photo] OSEN DB, Lee Si-young’s social media.
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