What is the reason for Ben Ewook's divorce? W Foundation, divorce 6 months after birth, daughter Lia, profile

Singer Ben is once again drawing attention as she directly addressed the reason for her divorce from her ex-husband, Lee Wook.

The couple got married in 2021 and welcomed a daughter in 2023, but they separated after three years of marriage. At the time, their agency stated that the reason for the divorce lay with the ex-husband, and recently, Ben opened up on a broadcast about her feelings leading to her decision to divorce, mentioning lies, betrayal, and a breakdown of trust.

1. Ben Euck, From Marriage to Divorce

Ben and Lee Wook acknowledged their relationship in 2019. They subsequently announced their marriage in August 2020, and it is reported that, given the COVID-19 pandemic, they registered their marriage first and then held a wedding ceremony in 2021 with family and friends in attendance.

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The couple had a daughter after their marriage, but entered divorce mediation proceedings in late 2023. Subsequently, news of the divorce became public in February 2024, and Ben's side announced that he would have custody of their daughter. The news garnered significant public attention as it was announced shortly after the birth of their child.

2. What is the reason for Ben's divorce?

At the time of initial reports, the reason for Ben's divorce was reported to be "fault attributable to the ex-husband." Although specific details were not disclosed, Ben recently mentioned on a broadcast that lies and the breakdown of trust were the most difficult reasons during her marriage.

Ben confessed that he tried to save the relationship by holding back and getting angry many times, but found it difficult to cope with the sense of betrayal amidst the recurring problems. In particular, the wounds persisted even after going through the major period of pregnancy and childbirth, and it appears he eventually decided that he had to make a better choice for his daughter.

3. The reason I decided to divorce six months after giving birth

Ben revealed that he actually gained the courage to divorce after having a daughter. Previously, he tried to endure it as if it were his own problem, but after the child was born, the thought that "I must raise this child happily" grew stronger.

He even described it as if his daughter had come to save him. Her presence became a reason to endure his difficult marriage, and at the same time, it led him to conclude that he could no longer live repeating the same worries. Although there was opposition from his family, Ben explained that he thought it was right to end things quickly, as he felt he would continue to struggle with the same issues even after more time had passed.

4. Who is the ex-husband Lee Wook?

Lee Wook is known as the chairman of the W Foundation. Born in 1988, he is a graduate of Hanyang University's Department of Law and has been introduced as having engaged in activities related to climate change, climate refugee relief, and nature conservation campaigns.

He first became known to the public in 2018 through a public relationship with Lim Ji-yeon, and acknowledged his relationship with Ben in 2019, which later led to marriage. However, their marriage did not last long, and the two went their separate ways after three years of marriage. Even after the divorce, Lee Wook is still being searched alongside keywords such as "Ben's ex-husband" and "Chairman of the W Foundation."

5. Daughter Lia's custody and Ben's current status

After the divorce, Ben has custody of his daughter and is raising her alone. The daughter's name is known online as Leah, and Ben has expressed his deep affection for her on several occasions on television.

After her divorce, Ben confessed that she was afraid of how people viewed her as a single mother. She explained that she had greeted her fans promising to return after giving birth, so she was scared about how people would see her now that she had to announce the news of her divorce. However, she offered comfort to others in similar situations, stating that divorce is not a mistake but can be a choice for a better life.

FAQ

Q. What is the reason for Ben and Lee Wook's divorce?

A. Officially, the cause was attributed to the ex-husband Lee Wook's side, and Ben mentioned lies, a breakdown of trust, and a sense of betrayal on the broadcast.

Q. When did Ben decide to divorce after giving birth?

A. Ben revealed that he decided to divorce about six months after giving birth to his daughter.

Q. Who has custody of Ben's daughter?

A. It is reported that Ben will have custody of the daughter.

Q. Who is Ben's ex-husband, Lee Wook?

A. He is known as the Chairman of the W Foundation and is a graduate of Hanyang University's Department of Law.