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The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
I used my ex-husband's sperm to have another baby, without his consent – trolls call me selfish, but I'm so happy
A WOMAN has been branded ''selfish'' after becoming pregnant through IVF process that used her former husband's sperm ''without his consent''. South Korean actress Lee Si-young, 43, came under fire after revealing that she had become pregnant via an embryo which was fertilised five years ago - while she was still with former partner, entrepreneur Cho Seong-hyun. 2 The pair, who already share a son - seven-year-old Jung-yoon - tied the knot in 2017 when she was already 14 weeks pregnant, but announced their divorce this year, in March. But despite the couple ''mutually agreeing to part ways'', they will now co-parent a second baby - despite Cho Seong-hyun ''not agreeing'' with the procedure. The scandal has left the star in hot water with fans who have criticised Lee Si-young for not consulting her ex-husband before using the embryo - dubbing the decision ''extremely selfish''. The 43-year-old announced the news on Instagram, in a now-deleted post, admitting she knows there ''may be many difficulties in the future'' - but ''wants to believe that her choice now is more valuable'', Mail Online reported. ''Eight years ago, when I had my first child, now the most important person in my life, I was not married and filming a drama,'' she wrote as per a translation via TheKTea. ''Back then, I was younger and had many shortcomings. Every time I saw Jung-yoon in my arms, I regretted and blamed myself for the time I spent with anxiety negatively. ''That's why I promised myself that if I ever got another chance, I would never regret it again. I prepared for my second child through IVF during my marriage. ''However, a long time passed without receiving the fertilised embryos, and the topic of divorce naturally came up. ''After all the legal process was sorted out, the five-year frozen embryo storage period was ending, and I had to make a choice. ''Before the disposal date, I decided to have the transplant myself.'' She added: ''Although I didn't ask for consent from the the other person, I will bear the full weight of my decision.'' The mum-of-one also expressed how grateful she was for her ''angel'' son, who helped her ''endure her troubled married life''. ''Right now, I am only grateful for the new life that came to me, and I am spending a more peaceful and happy time. ''I will humbly accept any criticism or advice you give me in the future.'' What is IVF? In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a fertility treatment to help women get pregnant. Eggs are fertilised with sperm in a laboratory and the embryo is placed in the womb. A full cycle of IVF takes around three to six weeks to complete. It usually follows six steps, depending on the type of treatment you're having. You use an injection or nasal spray every day for two to three weeks to stop your ovaries producing eggs naturally. You'll have an ultrasound scan to check if the medicine has worked. Once your ovaries are no longer producing eggs, you'll inject yourself every day for two weeks with medicine that increases your egg supply. You'll have tests or scans to check how well it's working. A doctor at the clinic collects your eggs using a needle inserted through your vagina. This takes around 20 minutes and you'll be offered medicine that makes you sleepy (a sedative). Your partner is asked to give a sperm sample in a private room, usually while your eggs are being collected. If you're using donor sperm, it will be ready in the laboratory. The eggs are fertilised with the sperm in a laboratory. The clinic will call you the next day to let you know how many embryos have been made and how many they might be able to use. After a few days, an embryo is put in your womb using a thin tube inserted through your vagina. If you have more than one embryo, your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of putting in more than one embryo. If any suitable embryos are left over, they may be frozen for future IVF attempts. The clinic will discuss this with you and let you know about any additional costs, such as embryo storage. Source: NHS As per the Korea Times, the former partner confirmed that he will be a present parent, despite not agreeing with the process. ''Although I opposed the second pregnancy, now that the child is coming, I will do my best as a father,'' he told Dispatch. ''Lee and I have continued to communicate for the sake of our first child and we will cooperate regarding the upbringing of both children.'' Social media users were divided - while many were supportive, others were baffled by the legal implications. One critic said: ''Uh I feel like he was kinda cornered in this situation. ''He couldn't really refuse to raise the child because they already have one child together and do you really think they would co-parent one child and not the other??? ''Imagine the child grew up knowing their biologically his but that he refused to parent them. Not to mention public scrutiny. ''It's their life and I try to feel empathy for everyone involved but she shouldn't have the right to unilaterally decide to have a child with his genes lol what type of world is this...'' Another wondered: ''How do you manage to go through IVF without one person consenting? What the hell is he meant to do in this scenario exactly? ''Well the decision has been made. They already have one child with each other, hopefully he will love and care for the 2nd child despite not wanting it in the first place. ''Happy to know he's willing to be involved in the early stages already.'' The couple, who were married for eight years, were both successful in their respectful industries.
South China Morning Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
South Korean actress Lee Si-young reveals pregnancy via IVF without ex-husband's consent
A decision by South Korean actress Lee Si-young to become pregnant with her second child via in vitro fertilisation (IVF) without the formal consent of her former husband has sparked a debate on reproductive rights and parental responsibility in such a scenario. Lee married restaurateur Cho Seong-hyun in 2017 and they had their first son the next year. While married, the couple reportedly underwent IVF in preparation for a second child, but they did not follow through with embryo implantation. Cho, who divorced Lee in March this year, has not given consent to his ex-wife's embryo being implanted. On Tuesday, Lee shared news of her pregnancy on social media, saying that as the five-year storage period for her frozen embryo was almost over, she chose to have it implanted. 'My ex-husband did not agree, but I have decided to bear the full weight of this decision. I could not bring myself to discard the embryo that was nearing the end of its storage period. My life as a mother has always been my greatest source of strength,' the 43-year-old actress wrote. Cho told local media that he was initially against his ex-wife's decision as they were divorced, but said he would bear his responsibilities as a father given Lee's pregnancy.
Malay Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Freshly divorced, actress Lee Si-young announces surprise pregnancy via IVF, to raise child as single mother
SEOUL, July 9 — In a surprising announcement, South Korean actress Lee Si-young posted on social media that she was pregnant. Lee, 43, recently finalised her divorce with restaurateur Cho Seong-hyun with whom she has a seven-year-old son. She had previously undergone IVF and was nearing the five-year expiration date of her fertilised embryos and despite her ex-husband Cho's disapproval, decided to continue with implantation. The implantation was a success and she said in her statement that she intended to bear the full burden of responsibility. Cho has responded to tabloid Dispatch's enquiry over the matter by saying that despite him not agreeing with lee's decision to implant the embryo, he would continue to 'fulfil his responsibilities as a father and provide support'. Motherhood out of wedlock is typically frowned upon in socially conservative South Korea and Lee's pregnancy has sparked discussion online. Lee is known for her work in dramas such as Sweet Home though she also won attention for winning an amateur boxing tournament. No further details about Lee's pregnancy, such as how far along she is, are known besides it being the result of IVF.
CNA
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Actress Lee Si-young announces she's pregnant through IVF with ex-husband's child without his consent
South Korean actress Lee Si-young, 43, has announced her second pregnancy a few months after her divorce from restaurateur Cho Seong-hyun. She shared that the pregnancy was achieved through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and that the procedure was done without her ex-husband's consent. On Tuesday (Jul 8), the Sweet Home and Boys Over Flowers actress shared in an Instagram post: 'Eight years ago, when I had Jung-yoon (her son), who is now the most precious person in my life, I was not married and was filming a drama.' She added: 'Back then, I was younger than I am now and had many shortcomings. And every time I watched Jung-yoon in my arms, I regretted and blamed myself for the time I spent with anxiety and negativity. That's why I promised myself that if I ever got another chance at life, I would never regret it again.' Lee then revealed that she had prepared for her second child through IVF during her marriage. 'However, a long time had passed without receiving a fertilised embryo, and the topic of divorce naturally came up.' Lee was previously married to the 52-year-old Cho but announced their divorce in March this year after eight years of marriage. 'As all the legal relationships were being sorted out, coincidentally, the five-year freeze period for embryos was approaching, and it was time to make a choice, and before the disposal date, I made the decision to receive the transplant myself,' she explained. 'The other person did not agree, but I will bear the full weight of the decision I made." Lee said that she had always wanted a child and did not want a repeat of the regret she felt with her son Jung-yoon. 'I could not possibly discard the embryo whose storage period was almost over with my own hands,' she admitted. The actress said that the only reason she was able to endure her 'difficult married life' was because of her 'angelic child' who gave her 'happiness, hope and inspiration'. 'It was because I had a miraculous child who made me feel like this life as a mother was the reason for my existence,' she added. 'There may be many difficulties in the future, and I have had concerns about various cases, but even considering all of that, I want to believe that my choice now is more valuable. And I believe that this choice was a meaningful decision in my life.' She continued: 'Right now, I am grateful for the new life that came to me, and I am having a more peaceful and happy time than ever.' Lee ended her post by saying she would 'humbly and gratefully' accept criticism and advice her fans give her in the future. 'I will live my life faithfully with a deep sense of responsibility so that I, who am still lacking in many ways, can be there for my child with gratitude for coming to me once again.' Lee rose to fame after she joined the cast of South Korean reality show We Got Married in 2008, where Korean celebrities would be paired up in a fake marriage. She later starred in hit K-dramas like Boys Over Flowers in 2009 and more recently in Korean television series Zombieverse in 2023 and Sweet Home from 2020 to 2024. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 이시영_Lee Si Young (actress)🇰🇷 (@leesiyoung38)
