What is the reason for Lee Si-young's divorce with her husband? (+ Second pregnancy, Jo Seung-hyun's reaction, frozen embryos, illegal controversy)

Why did Lee Si-young divorce her husband? We'll explain everything from her second pregnancy after the divorce, her ex-husband Cho Seung-hyun's reaction, and the controversy over the illegality of frozen embryos.

1. Why did Lee Si-young divorce her husband?

Lee Si-young married Cho Seung-hyun, a restaurant entrepreneur, in 2017, and gave birth to their son, Jung-yoon, the following year. They have been married for eight years. In March 2024, the couple announced that they had entered into divorce proceedings under an amicable agreement. The official reason for the divorce was not disclosed, but some reports say that there were practical reasons such as personality differences and conflicts in business. In particular, some interpret that they naturally grew apart as they were both busy running their own businesses and living in their own fields.

2. Lee Si-young, second pregnancy 4 months after divorce?

The biggest topic of conversation was that Lee Si-young announced her second pregnancy just four months after her divorce. On July 8, 2024, she personally announced on Instagram that she was “pregnant with my second child,” which surprised many. Furthermore, this pregnancy was not a natural pregnancy, but the result of a frozen embryo that had been stored through in vitro fertilization at the time of her marriage. The five-year storage period was about to expire, and she said that she decided to have the transplant herself, saying, “I couldn’t throw it away.”

3. Is it okay to transfer embryos without the consent of the ex-husband?

This is the controversial part. "When you had the embryo transplant, did you have your ex-husband's consent?" Lee Si-young clearly stated. "I went to the hospital alone and received the transplant without the other person's (Cho Seung-hyun's) consent." Legally, it is known that embryo transplantation requires the joint consent of both spouses, but since they are already divorced, the interpretation is ambiguous, and some experts say that whether it is illegal or not can vary depending on the interpretation of the law and the hospital's internal guidelines.

4. Jo Seung-hyun's reaction: "At first I was against it, but I will take responsibility."

After Lee Si-young’s announcement, her ex-husband Cho Seung-hyun also revealed his position. According to Dispatch, he said, “At first, I was against it, but since it is a life, I will take responsibility as a father.” Since the two raised their first son, Jung Yoon, together, they have stated that they will “share the responsibility in their own way” for this second pregnancy. The message is that although their marriage is over, they will maintain a sense of shared responsibility as parents.

5. The real reason why Lee Si-young decided to have a second pregnancy

Many people wondered. Why did she get pregnant with her second child after her divorce, and on her own? Lee Si-young revealed that she was mentally unstable and had many regrets when she was pregnant with her first child. So this time, she confessed that she absolutely did not want to repeat the same regrets, and that her heart was too heavy to throw away the life she had cherished for so long. Her words, “No matter what difficulties come, I want to believe that my current choice is more valuable,” resonated with many fans.

Q&A

Q1. What is the reason for Lee Si-young and her husband’s divorce?

A. The official reason has not been disclosed, but it is known that personality differences and conflicts of opinion regarding business were the main causes.

Q2. Is it okay to transplant embryos without my ex-husband’s consent?

A. In principle, joint consent of the couple is required, but if the couple is already divorced, there is room for legal interpretation.

Q3. How did Seunghyun Cho accept this pregnancy? 

A. At first, I was against it, but then I showed my willingness to cooperate in raising the child, saying, “I will take responsibility as a father.”

Q4. Why did Lee Si-young become pregnant with her second child?

A. I couldn't discard the embryos that were being stored, and I didn't want to repeat the same regrets I had the first time.

Q5. What are Lee Si-young’s future plans?

A. I am currently in a healthy pregnancy and am continuing to be active on social media. There is also a possibility of returning after giving birth.

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