Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi has determined that it has reached a level where it is difficult to restore trust among family members and has announced that he will sever ties.
On the 29th, Lee Seung-gi's agency, Big Planet Made, stated, "There have been ongoing legal issues raised against my father-in-law, which resulted in a fine in a retrial, but he has now reached a situation where he is being prosecuted again due to similar illegal activities.\"
Lee Seung-gi's side noted, "As someone who has been waiting for the results based on trust among family members, I cannot contain my despair regarding my father-in-law's misconduct. I deeply reflect on my hasty statements made last year without adequately reviewing the matters related to my father-in-law. I believe that there must be appropriate punishment for the wrongdoing, and I sincerely apologize for the pain caused to the victims who suffered due to my rash judgment."
In particular, Lee Seung-gi's side added, "This incident has severely damaged trust within the family, and my spouse and I have decided to sever ties with my in-laws after much consideration. In the future, we will strive to have a more proper value system and live with a sense of responsibility for a healthier society."
Lee Seung-gi married actress Lee Da-in, the daughter of actress Kyun Mi-ri, in April 2023, and they have one daughter together.
Full statement from Lee Seung-gi's side
Hello, this is Lee Seung-gi.
I feel sorry for conveying this message with a heavy heart.
There have been ongoing legal issues raised against my father-in-law, which resulted in a fine in a retrial, but he has now reached a situation where he is being prosecuted again due to similar illegal activities. As someone who has been waiting for the results based on trust among family members, I cannot contain my despair regarding my father-in-law's misconduct.
I deeply reflect on my hasty statements made last year without adequately reviewing the matters related to my father-in-law. I believe that there must be appropriate punishment for the wrongdoing, and I sincerely apologize for the pain caused to the victims who suffered due to my rash judgment. I also feel sorry for everyone who believed in and understood me.
This incident has severely damaged trust within the family, and my spouse and I want to sever ties with my in-laws after much consideration. In the future, we will strive to have a more proper value system and live with a sense of responsibility for a healthier society.
I sincerely apologize once again for causing concern and disappointment due to personal matters.
Thank you.
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