As actress Lee Si-young faces separation after eight years of marriage, there is heightened interest in who will gain custody of their son.

On the 17th, her agency, Ace Factory, stated, "(Lee Si-young) is in the process of amicably negotiating the divorce."

Lee Si-young married businessman Jo Seung-hyun, who is nine years her senior, in 2017. Jo Seung-hyun gained attention as an entrepreneur who successfully established the franchise 'Palja Makchang' and a beef restaurant 'Yeongcheon Yeonghwa,' earning the nickname 'Little Baek Jong-won.'

Lee Si-young became a mother the year after her marriage and showcased her happy daily life and family through entertainment shows such as MBC's 'The Manager' and her personal social media accounts. Notably, in 2020, the couple reportedly combined the sale of a small building in Seongsu-dong that each owned, achieving a capital gain of 4.075 billion won after four years.

Even until recently, there were no notable mentions regarding her marriage, as she showed herself traveling with her child, so the news of Lee Si-young's separation came as a shock.

With the sudden announcement of separation after eight years of marriage, there is also significant interest in who will gain custody of their son. Lee Si-young has shown deep affection for her son to the extent of being called 'son fool.'

The daily life Lee Si-young shared on her personal social media account, which included carrying her son while hiking and traveling together, sparked discussions about safety negligence and shared parenting, but she steadfastly showcased her daily life with her son, expressing maternal love. Recently, she indicated that she can't imagine a life without her son, stating, "Now he feels like a friend."

As a result, after the news of separation broke, there were many opinions online suggesting that Lee Si-young might not take custody. However, her agency stated, "As this is a personal matter, we apologize for being unable to comment on any further inquiries."

Meanwhile, Lee Si-young debuted in 2008 through 'Urban Legend Deja Vu Season 3 - Syndrome' and has since appeared in dramas including 'Boys Over Flowers,' 'Playful Kiss,' 'Rough Romance,' 'Golden Cross,' 'Fasoo,' 'Sweet Home,' as well as variety shows such as 'We Got Married,' 'Real Men,' and 'Zombieverse.'

[OSEN = journalist Jang Woo-young]