Actress Lee Si-young, despite her divorce from her ex-husband, became pregnant with her second child without discarding the previously frozen embryos. Among those who drew attention were fellow entertainers, including Seo Hyo-rim and Jeon Hye-bin, who supported and cheered for Lee Si-young.
Lee Si-young announced the news of her second pregnancy through her personal social media on the 8th. It was a recent situation that Lee Si-young, after 8 years of marriage, finished the divorce process with her ex-husband and became a 'single mom.' The unexpected second pregnancy caused surprise.
In this regard, Lee Si-young confessed her past, stating, "Eight years ago, when I had the most precious being in my life, my son, I was still single and filming a drama. I was younger then and very lacking compared to now. And as I watched my son's growth year by year, I often regretted and blamed myself for the times I spent with anxiety and negativity. Therefore, I promised myself that if another life were to find me, I would never repeat the same regrets."
She explained that, during her marriage, she prepared for a second child through IVF but did not proceed with the transfer and reached the divorce process, and as she approached the expiration of the embryo's frozen storage period, she decided to proceed with the transfer instead of discarding it. Particularly, Lee Si-young said, "Although the other party did not agree, I intend to fully take on the weight of the decision I made," adding to the shock.
As a result, various debates have erupted over Lee Si-young's second pregnancy outside of marriage. Her close colleagues in the entertainment industry showed support. Seo Hyo-rim, Jeon Hye-bin, and Bae Seul-gi left comments cheering for her, while DinDin, former Crayon Pop member ChoA, Swings, Ki Eun-se, and So Yoo-jin also clicked 'like.'
Seo Hyo-rim, the daughter-in-law of the late actress Kim Soo-mi and raising a daughter with her husband Jung Myeong-ho, left a supportive comment in response to Lee Si-young's confession about her second pregnancy, saying, "Sister, you are truly a wonderful mom. I cheer you on with tears of joy."
Jeon Hye-bin, who has a son with her husband, a dentist, also encouraged Lee Si-young. He stated, "That's amazing, sister. I will support you wholeheartedly."
Bae Seul-gi, who had a son with YouTuber Lee Seob four years after their marriage, added, "Sister, I sincerely congratulate you, support you, and respect you. I pray with all my heart that you, your child, and the new life that has come as a great blessing will be healthy and happy."
However, aside from the surrounding support, the fact that there was no consent from Lee Si-young's ex-husband regarding her pregnancy continues to spark controversy. This is due to concerns about potential institutional and ethical issues. Nevertheless, reactions of encouragement and support for Lee Si-young remain ongoing.
In this regard, Lee Si-young explained in her post about her second pregnancy confession, "I have always desired a child, and I did not want to repeat the regrets I felt through my first child. It was impossible for me to discard the embryos that were nearing the end of their storage period. The only reason I could endure during my difficult marital life was the presence of a child, like an angel, who fills me with complete happiness, hope, and emotion. This life of being called 'mom' makes me feel as if it is the reason for my existence, as it brings me a miraculous child."
Moreover, she emphasized, "In the future, there may be numerous hardships and I have contemplated various scenarios, but even considering all that, I want to believe my choice is the more valuable one. And I believe this choice was a significant decision in my life. Looking back, the most precious thing in my life has always been my child. Through miraculous moments that filled my imperfect life and even gave me strength, my life is gradually getting filled up."
Above all, Lee Si-young added, "Right now, I only feel grateful for the new life that has come to me, and I am having a more peaceful and happy time than ever. I will humbly accept any criticism or advice given to me in the future with gratitude. And with a feeling of gratitude toward the baby who has come back to me, despite my still many deficiencies, I will live my life faithfully with a deep sense of responsibility to ensure that the child lacks nothing."
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