Singer Lee Soo and Lin have shocked fans by announcing their decision to part ways after 11 years of marriage. With Lin previously defending her husband during the controversy surrounding Lee Soo's underage prostitution case, there is growing curiosity about the reasons behind her decision to divorce.
On the 23rd, a media outlet reported that Lin and Lee Soo have recently completed the divorce process. Regarding this, the two's agency told OSEN, 'We are in the process of confirming.'
According to the report, Lee Soo and Lin have agreed to walk their separate paths through sufficient conversation. There are no liabilities on either side, and they have amicably concluded their marriage. Notably, while Lee Soo and Lin have legally separated, they plan to support each other from their respective positions. A source stated, 'It's not a separation due to one party's fault. The mutual respect for each other's music remains.'
Lee Soo and Lin got married in 2014. Both born in 1981, the two have actively exchanged artistic ideas for 11 years. Lee Soo and Lin have established themselves as representative names in the male and female vocal categories, with Lin particularly making her presence known by appearing on shows like 'King of Singers' and 'Japan-Korea Top Ten Show.' The two, having secured their positions, released a duet project album last year.
Lee Soo and Lin's marriage was not without its challenges. In 2009, before their marriage, Lee Soo faced controversy due to being granted suspension of indictment on charges of underage prostitution. At the time, Lee Soo acknowledged the facts of the prostitution, although he claimed he was unaware that the other party was a minor. This fallout led to a prolonged halt in Lee Soo's activities with MC the Max and his solo endeavors.
Even after the marriage, the charges against Lee Soo regarding underage prostitution became a persistent issue. A notable incident occurred in 2019 when Lin publicly shared a photo of a bracelet worth 8 million won that she gifted to Lee Soo, which prompted an internet user to bring up the controversy, leading to a heated exchange. Lin stated, 'The prostitution is a fact, but there's a lot of false information.' When another internet user commented that 'his actions are bad,' she responded, 'This is insane. I'll tell you the truth when I see your face.'
Lin recently spoke out about the controversy surrounding Lee Soo's underage prostitution. Appearing on the YouTube channel 'PDC by PDC,' Lin said, 'I don't think I have a good image. Even when I'm feeling good, people don't see it as genuine. I've been misunderstood as pretending to be bright and seen as insincere.' She added, 'At that time, I was really good prey. Whenever I posted anything on social media, articles like that came out. As a result, I began to fear expressing something.'
Lin mentioned, 'There were also people saying, "Then don't use social media." But I had this strange stubbornness of wanting to record myself for my fans. While my husband felt uncomfortable and sorry for me, I ended up feeling sorry for him. It was fine to stay quiet, but I ended up creating more trouble. I just wanted to say when something wasn't right. Looking back now, I actually wanted to win an argument.' She added, 'I don't think it was helpful for my husband or me. Now I realize that was wrong, and I've learned to stop a bit and to keep quiet. I've come to understand that this is what time can resolve, and I feel at peace.'
Meanwhile, Lee Soo and Lin are expected to continue their respective activities under their current agency after their divorce, with year-end performances scheduled to proceed as planned this year.
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