Singer Lyn and MC the Max's Lee Soo have brought their 11-year marriage to an end. The couple confirmed their affection for each other at a restaurant on their 9th anniversary and released their first duet album on their 10th anniversary, making their divorce shocking.
On the 22nd, Lyn and Lee Soo's agency stated, "The two have agreed to walk their own paths based on sufficient dialogue and mutual respect, and they are currently completing the divorce process. This is not due to any wrongdoing or fault on either side, and we inform you that it is a decision made through amicable agreement."
They continued, "The two artists have maintained a good partnership based on a deep understanding and respect for each other's music and artistic activities throughout their 11-year marriage. Although their legal relationship has ended, they plan to continue to support each other as musical colleagues, and both Lyn and Lee Soo remain active under 325E&C, continuing their respective music careers." They added, "We hope that any distorted or unfounded speculative reports will be refrained from, and we kindly ask for your warm support."
Lyn and Lee Soo, who married in 2014, are a couple born in the same year and have established themselves as a 'musician couple' while continuing to exchange music. Lee Soo established 325E&C after the end of his exclusive contract in 2016, and Lyn has also remained active with the agency.
The couple has faced negative issues since their marriage. Lee Soo had a history of being suspended from prosecution due to charges of minor prostitution before their marriage in 2009. This controversy persisted even after their marriage. Lyn has publicly defended her husband but has also opened up about the burden and difficulties she faced. He confessed his feelings at that time on the YouTube channel "PD's by PDC," stating, "I was criticized for not having a good image and received misunderstandings as being hypocritical."
Nevertheless, in 2023, Lyn proudly expressed her unwavering affection for her husband on their wedding anniversary. At the time, Lyn said while taking pictures to celebrate their 9th anniversary, "I think it's good to leave behind the changes. It's fun. I recommend it." Furthermore, during a visit to a restaurant that Lee Soo had reserved, Lyn asked, "Haven't we lived for 9 years? How do you think it will be in the future? It seems like we'll just get comfortable," to which Lee Soo replied, "That's true, and marriage is a process where two people meet and harmonize. Especially having lived completely different lives for 20 to 30 years, just because we get married doesn't mean we harmonize at that moment. It seems like the harmony gets better as time goes on."
He added, "You couldn't eat meat and I didn't eat kimchi. Our preferences also adapt to each other, and you were type E but have changed to type I, while I was type I but am now showing type E—it seems like we mix well." He also hinted at a duet song to celebrate their 10th anniversary, saying, "It feels like just yesterday that we got married, but already 9 years have passed. Especially, I feel proud that we have gotten along well without any issues. We have come through 9 years after spending time understanding each other, so let's do something meaningful for our 10th anniversary," expressing his affection.
And last year, on their 10th anniversary, they actually released the duet project album "Friendlin," showcasing their enduring affection and strong musical chemistry. This was the couple's first duet album.
However, putting that affection aside, the couple has decided to divorce. While their marriage has ended, it has been reported that their respect for each other's music remains unchanged. A representative stated, "The divorce was not a result of any wrongdoing by either side, but a decision reached after mutual understanding," and added, "They will continue to pursue their activities on their respective stages." Indeed, they plan to continue their activities under the agency 325E&C, and there will be no changes to their performance schedules set for this year.
Since her debut in 2000 with hits like "Time to Fly Back" and "My Destiny," Lyn has established herself as a leading female vocal in the music scene through drama OSTs. Lee Soo debuted with the band Moonchild and later reformed into MC the Max, producing numerous hits such as "Don't Be Happy" and "Nowhere," and has been active as a leading vocalist in Korean rock ballads.
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