Actor Lee Si-young once again became the center of attention after giving birth to her second child. A divorce after eight years of marriage, and then pregnancy and childbirth that followed as a "confident choice." Public interest in her actions is intense.
On the evening of the 5th, Lee Si-young personally announced on her social media the birth of her second daughter. "I think of her as a gift from God to me, and I will make Jeong-yun and (her) brave and happy for life," she said, leaving a thank-you note for the medical staff. In the photos released together, Lee Si-young is seen holding the newborn at the hospital, and the smile of her now more mature first son Jeong-yun brought viewers to tears.
Her agency, Ace Factory, also said, "Actor Lee Si-young recently gave birth to a daughter. Both the mother and the child are healthy," and added, "She plans to resume activities after sufficient recovery."
This birth was special in many ways. Lee Si-young divorced by mutual agreement in March from a restaurant entrepreneur nine years her senior, but when the expiration date for the embryos frozen during the marriage approached, she decided to proceed with implantation without her ex-husband's consent, and as a result succeeded in becoming pregnant with her second child. Although there was some controversy in this process, the agency explained, "There was nothing illegal in the legal procedures." The ex-husband also expressed his position, saying, "I will fulfill my responsibilities as the biological father," and the conflict was resolved for the time being.
Meanwhile, Lee Si-young again drew attention for recovering after childbirth at the country's most expensive postpartum care facility, where fees reach up to 50 million won. The private care center in Gangnam, Seoul, where she stayed, is famous for being used by top stars such as actor Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung, and Ji Sung and Lee Bo-young. The space, decorated like a gallery and connected to a private garden, was described as "a dignified recovery space befitting her."
Meanwhile, she recently continued her warm actions by donating 100 million won to the Korea Single Mothers and Families Association. "I have been supporting single-parent families for several years," she said, adding, "This is something I have been preparing since early this year to provide warmer help." She also asked for cooperation from the interior and furniture industries, saying, "I want to create a beautiful home for them."
Lee Si-young, who has been unintentionally in the spotlight nonstop from post-divorce pregnancy to a luxury care center. But many internet users are sending messages of support, saying, "No matter what anyone says, she's a strong mother," "It's admirable that she chooses her path and takes responsibility," and "I hope she stays steady and is happy."
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