[Full article] Actress Lee Si Young pregnant with second child... Successfully implanted embryo without ex-husband's consent ”Choice as frozen storage nears end”

Korean actress Lee Si-young (43) has revealed that she is pregnant with her second child.

On the 8th, a media outlet reported that Lee Si-young is pregnant with her ex-husband's child. The two had their first child in 2018 and decided to store sperm and eggs, with the decision to transfer the embryo made just before the maximum storage period of five years was up, resulting in a successful pregnancy.

Regarding this, Lee Si-young's agency, ACE FACTORY, told Herald POP, “It is true that she is pregnant with her ex-husband's child,” but added, “We ask for your understanding that we cannot disclose any further details as it pertains to her private life.”


Below is Lee Si-young's full statement.


Hello.
This is Lee Si-young.

I am currently pregnant.

The reason I am addressing this matter now is because I believe it is the best way to prevent misunderstandings and speculation from arising in the future.

Eight years ago, when I became pregnant with John-yun, who is the most important person in my life today, I was unmarried and was filming a drama.

At that time, I was younger and had many shortcomings.

Every year I watched over John Yun, I regretted the time I spent feeling anxious and negative, and blamed myself for it.

Therefore, I promised myself that if I were to be blessed with another child, I would never repeat the same regret.

During my marriage, I was preparing for a second child through infertility treatment.

However, as time passed without the fertilized embryo being implanted, discussions about divorce naturally arose.

As all legal matters were being settled, coincidentally, the five-year storage period for the frozen embryo was nearing its end, and I had to make a decision. Facing the deadline for disposal, I decided on my own to proceed with the implantation.

The other party did not agree, but I will fully take on the weight of the decision I made.

I have always wanted a child, and I did not want to repeat the regret I felt through John Yun. I could not bring myself to discard the embryo whose storage period was nearing its end.

The only thing that allowed me to endure the difficult marriage was the presence of an angel-like child who brought me endless happiness, hope, and emotion.

It was the presence of this miraculous child, who made me feel that being called “Mom” was the very reason for my existence.

There will undoubtedly be many difficulties ahead, and I will have various concerns, but even considering all of that, I want to believe that my current choice is the more valuable one.

And I believe that this choice was a meaningful decision in my life.

Looking back, the most important thing in my life has always been children.

Through this miraculous time that has filled my imperfect life and even brought out strength I didn’t know I had, I feel that my life is finally beginning to feel fulfilled, little by little.

Now, with the sole feeling of gratitude for the new life that has come to me, I am spending time that is more peaceful and happy than ever before.

I will humbly accept any criticism or advice given to me in the future with gratitude.

And with a sense of gratitude toward the child who has come to me again despite my many shortcomings, I will live the rest of my life with a deep sense of responsibility to ensure that my child lacks nothing.

Thank you for reading this lengthy message.