US EditionSouth Korean Actress Reveals Pregnancy via IVF without Ex-Husband’s Consent
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, JUL 8 – Lee Si Young proceeded with embryo implantation alone as the five-year storage period for the frozen embryo neared expiration, despite her ex-husband's lack of consent, sparking public debate.
- Lee Si Young, a 43-year-old South Korean actress, announced her pregnancy with her second child in July 2025, three months after her divorce.
- She divorced restaurateur Cho Seong-hyun in March 2025 after differences, and they had frozen embryos created together before the split.
- Lee decided to implant a frozen embryo without her ex-husband's consent as its five-year storage period was almost over, despite anticipated difficulties.
- Cho initially opposed Lee's decision but stated he would fulfill his responsibilities as a father, while Lee expressed hope that her choice was worthwhile.
- This pregnancy highlights complex issues around reproductive rights and parental responsibility following a divorce between public figures.
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Korean actress Lee Si-young, 43, has announced that she is expecting her second child, just four months after finalising her divorce. The twist? The baby was conceived with her ex-husband through IVF. Lee, best known for her roles in Sweet Home and the Korean adaptation of Boys Over Flowers, shared the news on Instagram on July 8. She divorced her husband, a restaurant entrepreneur, in March 2025 after eight years of marriage. The couple share a…
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