Following Sayuri, another 'voluntary single mother' touched viewers' hearts. The story of a woman who welcomed life entirely by her own choice, free from the confines of marriage, was revealed through 'Our Baby Has Been Born.'
In the episode of the TV CHOSUN entertainment show 'Our Baby Has Been Born,' aired on the 20th, a 'voluntary single mother' expecting her second child appeared. This woman is an internal medicine doctor and has raised her first child, born through sperm donation, for 28 months, while she is now pregnant with her second child also through sperm donation.
'Voluntary single mother' refers to a woman who decides to become a mother on her own, independent of the institution of marriage, unlike in unavoidable situations such as divorce or widowhood. The broadcaster Sayuri has been known as a typical case, having given birth to a son, 'Zen,' in 2020 through sperm donation in Japan, which became a social topic.
The single mother featured in the broadcast also went to Denmark, as sperm donation is virtually impossible legally in Korea. She noted, "The world's largest sperm bank is in Denmark, allowing me to relatively freely choose donors with various conditions," revealing details about her selection process.
She said, "On the site, you can check not only the donor's childhood photos but also information like height, weight, race, and hair color," shocking everyone by adding, "Even the first impression left by the bank staff who saw the donor is recorded." MC Yang Se-hyung couldn't hide his surprise, asking, "Is that also included?"
Earlier, Sayuri expressed a cautious stance, stating, "I don't want to recommend single parenthood as a trend," but this broadcast conveyed another 'courage of choice' that could label someone as the second Sayuri.
She conveyed, "Marriage can happen anytime, but I thought there is a timing to having children," and shared, "I have always believed that there must be a child in my life since I was young." Instead of a common 'planned marriage,' her story of choosing a confident 'life direction' made many think about another form of family.
Just as Sayuri obtained a driver's license and bought hanwoo beef for her child to give her best in parenting after giving birth without marrying, this woman also made a commitment to raise her second child responsibly, bringing deep resonance beyond the screen. What matters more than whether one is married is the sincerity and responsibility passed on to the child. Now, 'voluntary single motherhood' is being viewed not just as a unique case stemming from the courage of a single person, but as another way to choose life actively.
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