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Actress Lee Si-young (43) is expecting her second child. It has been four months since she announced her divorce from businessman Cho Seung-hyun (52). Lee stated that during her marriage, she attempted in vitro fertilization and, before discarding the embryo, she succeeded in implantation and plans to give birth alone.

On the 8th, Lee Si-young wrote on her Instagram, "I am currently pregnant," and said, "I have been preparing for my second child through in vitro fertilization during my marriage. A long time has passed without receiving the implanted embryo, and discussions of divorce naturally came up. As all legal relations were being resolved, coincidentally, the expiration of the embryo's frozen storage period after five years approached, and it was time for me to make a choice. Just before the disposal point, I decided to proceed with the implantation. The other party did not agree, but I intend to bear the weight of the decision I made."

She continued, "Eight years ago, when I had the most precious being in my life, my son Jeong-yoon, it was before marriage, and I was also filming a drama. As each year passed, I regretted and blamed myself for the time I spent with anxiety and negativity, even if only for a moment. I always wanted a child and never wanted to repeat the regrets I felt through Jeong-yoon. I could not bear to discard the embryos, whose storage period was nearing its end, with my own hands. The only reason I managed to endure my challenging marriage was that I had a child like an angel. This life, where I am called 'Mom,' makes me feel like it is the reason for my existence, as there was a miraculous child who made me feel that way."

Lee Si-young stated, "There may be many difficulties ahead. I pondered various possible scenarios, but I want to believe that my choice now is a more valuable endeavor, considering everything. Looking back, the most precious thing in my life has always been my child. Through miraculous times that filled my incomplete life and even gave me strength, I feel my life is finally being filled little by little."

"I am only grateful for the new life that has come to me. I am spending a more peaceful and happy time than ever," she said, adding, "I will humbly accept any reprimands or advice given to me in the future with gratitude. For the baby that has come to me again, even though I am still lacking in many ways, I will live my life diligently with deep responsibility to ensure that I am not lacking even when alone."

Lee Si-young announced her divorce from Cho in March. It has been eight years since their marriage in September 2017, and they have a son named Jeong-yoon. Earlier this year, she submitted a divorce mediation application to the Seoul Family Court, and her agency, Ace Factory, stated, "We are proceeding with the divorce process amicably through mutual agreement."

She debuted in the 2008 drama "Urban Legend Deja Vu" Season 3. She gained fame through "Boys Over Flowers" (2009) and the reality show "We Got Married." She has been active in Netflix's "Sweet Home" Seasons 1-3 (2020-2024) and the variety show "Zombieverse" Seasons 1-2 (2023-2024). She is currently appearing in the ENA drama "Salon de Homes."

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