The real reason why Lee Min-jung didn't get divorced? A summary of Lee Byung-hun's cheating scandal!

Lee Byung-hun's cheating scandal! The shocking incident that Lee Min-jung faced while pregnant. What was the real reason she still chose not to divorce? We will explain the whole story of the incident and her decision in detail.

1. Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung, a movie-like meeting and marriage

The love story of Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung is like something out of a TV drama. The two first met through an acquaintance in 2006. At the time, Lee Byung-hun was a top star and Lee Min-jung was just a budding actress.

After their brief encounter, their relationship ended, but when they met again at an awards ceremony, Lee Byung-hun was strongly attracted to Lee Min-jung and actively approached her.

Finally, in August 2013, the two got married and officially became husband and wife.

The couple, who overcame a 12-year age difference to get married, were hailed as one of the most popular couples in the entertainment industry, but their happiness did not last long. Just one year after their marriage, Lee Byung-hun's infidelity and blackmail scandal was revealed, shocking the entertainment industry.

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2. The truth behind Lee Byung-hun's cheating scandal

2-1. Lee Ji-yeon and Dahee blackmail case

In August 2014, Lee Byung-hun was recorded engaging in vulgar conversation in a private room at a club with two women in their twenties: model Lee Ji-yeon and Dahee from the girl group GLAM.
Using the recording, the two men threatened Lee Byung-hun, saying they would release the video unless he paid 5 billion won.

Lee Byung-hun immediately reported the incident to the police, and the case became public knowledge through the media. As a result of the trial, Lee Ji-yeon was sentenced to one year and two months in prison, and Da-hee was sentenced to one year in prison.

2-2. Scandals that came to light during pregnancy

What made this incident even more shocking was that Lee Min Jung was pregnant at the time. When it was revealed that the incident occurred during the same period as Lee Min Jung's pregnancy, public outrage reached a boiling point.

This was no longer just a cheating scandal; it developed into a serious issue that threatened her family, causing Lee Min Jung great emotional shock.

Many people predicted that Lee Min Jung would get divorced, but she surprisingly decided not to get divorced and instead decided to stay with her family.

3. The two real reasons why Lee Min-jung didn't choose divorce

3-1. Husband's financial strength and stable future

Lee Byung-hun is one of the wealthiest real estate tycoons in the Korean entertainment industry.

In 2021, he was introduced on KBS's "Yeongjun Live" as the 11th star with real estate assets worth 38.3 billion won (about 3.8 billion yen).

The couple lives in the SK Aperlium luxury apartment complex in Samseong-dong, Seoul, a mansion worth over 5 billion won. They also own a mansion in Los Angeles, USA, which is worth about 2 million dollars (2.4 billion won).

This stable financial future may be one of the reasons why Lee Min-jung did not choose to divorce.

3-2. A mother's instinct to protect her children

Another reason is a mother's instinct to protect her children.

Actress Kim Ga-young commented on a TV program, "I think Lee Min-jung was able to endure it because she was pregnant," saying that her sense of responsibility as a mother led her to forgive Lee Byung-hun and choose to protect her family.

In fact, Lee Min-jung later revealed on a variety show, "I'm the type of person who says everything when I get emotional and forgets about it. But my husband is the type who just keeps quiet and accepts it," showing that she had overcome the difficult period.

4. Lee Min-jung's change of heart and current situation

Following the incident, Lee Min Jung did not directly speak about her feelings to the public, but on their ninth wedding anniversary in July 2022, she posted a photo of herself and her husband on social media, revealing that the two are still married.

Currently, Lee Min Jung has resumed her activities as an actress, appearing on various variety shows and showing a bright side. Her strong mentality and positive attitude have touched many people.

5. Public reaction and their future

Public reaction was mixed.

While there were many supportive voices such as, "Lee Min-jung has a really strong mentality," and "Lee Byung-hun should be grateful to her for the rest of his life," there were also opinions such as, "She is enduring too much," and "Wouldn't they have been happier if they got divorced?"

However, they chose each other and are still married to this day.

As an actor, Lee Byung-hun has demonstrated outstanding performances in numerous films and dramas and has been re-evaluated as "Korea's best actor," while Lee Min-jung is loved by many fans for her solid acting skills and calm charm.

Conclusion

Lee Min Jung's reason for choosing to stay with her family instead of getting divorced surprised and moved many people.
It is unclear whether her choice was the right one, but her strong will and generosity have left a deep impression on many people.

We hope that they continue to live a happy married life together.

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