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The Star
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
K-idol Lee Seung-gi cuts ties with in-laws over alleged stock manipulation
Some of Lee Seung-gi's fans had objected to his marriage to Lee Da-in, whose family was allegedly involved in a financial scandal. Photo: Handout South Korean heartthrob Lee Seung-gi has severed ties with his in-laws after his father-in-law is suspected of being involved in manipulating stock prices again. The 38-year-old singer-actor tied the knot with South Korean actress Lee Da-in, 32, in April 2023. They welcomed their first child, a girl, in February 2024. Some of Lee Seung-gi's fans had objected to the marriage, fearing that his clean-cut image would be affected, as Lee Da-in's family was allegedly involved in a financial scandal. Her mother is actress Kyeon Mi-ri and her stepfather is businessman Lee Hong-heon. Kyeon, 60, is best known for her role as the antagonist Lady Choi in the hit period drama Jewel In The Palace (2003 to 2004). According to South Korean media, Lee Hong-heon was charged in 2016 with manipulating the stock prices of a listed company between 2014 and 2016. He was sentenced to four years' jail and fined 2.5 billion won in 2018. South Korean entertainment news site Soompi said Kyeon was a major shareholder of the company. Lee Hong-heon was acquitted by an appellate court in 2019, but the South Korean Supreme Court overturned the ruling in June 2024 and sent the case back for retrial. He was arrested recently for his alleged involvement in stock price manipulation related to a renewable energy company, South Korean online news outlet Chosun Biz reported on April 29. 'My father-in-law was fined in a trial on allegations of illegal activities that had been continuously raised against him, but recently, he has been indicted by the authorities again over similar illegal acts,' Lee Seung-gi said in a press statement released through his agency Big Planet Made on April 29. 'As someone who has waited for the outcome based on trust between family members, I am devastated about my father-in-law's misconduct.' Referring to past statements he had made in defence of his father-in-law, he said: 'I deeply regret the careless remarks I made last year without sufficiently reviewing the matter related to my father-in-law. 'I believe that appropriate punishment must be given for illegal acts, and I sincerely apologise to the victims who suffered due to my hasty judgment.' The actor, who has starred in K-dramas such as Mouse (2021) and The Law Cafe (2022), added: 'The trust between the family members has been damaged irreparably due to this incident. 'After much deliberation, my wife and I have decided to cut ties with my in-laws. I once again bow and apologise for causing concern and disappointment due to my personal matters.' – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Lee Seung Gi cuts ties with wife Lee Da In's family after father-in-law gets arrested in stock manipulation case
Actor Lee Seung Gi has officially cut ties with his in-laws. The K-drama star issued a formal statement, announcing that he and his wife, Lee Da In, have decided to break ties with her family following her stepfather, Lee Hong-hun's, recent indictment for manipulating stock prices. Lee Da In is the daughter of actor Kyeon Mi-ri, who played Lady Choi in the hit period drama Jewel In The Palace. The actor is popular for starring in K-dramas such as Mouse (2021) and The Law Cafe (2022). Earlier, Lee Seung Gi had defended his in-laws through an Instagram post, vouching for their innocence in the stock manipulation case. However, with the new developments, the actor has now issued an apology. Hello, this is Lee Seung Gi. It is with a heavy heart that I write this message. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Although my father-in-law was previously sentenced to a fine in the retrial regarding the ongoing allegations of illegal activities, he has recently been indicted again by investigative authorities for similar unlawful acts. As someone who had been waiting for the outcome based on trust within the family, I am devastated and at a loss for words over my father-in-law's wrongful actions. I deeply regret having spoken carelessly last year without thoroughly reviewing the matters related to my father-in-law. I firmly believe that any illegal acts must be met with appropriate punishment, and I sincerely apologize to the victims who may have suffered due to my hasty judgment. I am also truly sorry to everyone who trusted and supported me. This incident has irreparably damaged the trust within our family, and after much deliberation, my wife and I have decided to sever ties with her family. From now on, I will strive to uphold the right values and live with a sense of responsibility for a healthier society. Once again, I bow my head in apology for causing concern and disappointment over this personal matter. What is the case? Lee Hong-hun was accused of amassing tens of billions of won by manipulating the stock price of a company in 2016. He was sentenced to four years in prison for the crime in 2018 and fined 2.5 billion won (approximately Rs 14.2 crore). However, in 2019, he was acquitted after raising an appeal. The case resurfaced in June 2023 when the Supreme Court overturned the acquittal and ordered a retrial. Lee Hong-hun was declared guilty. On April 29, Lee Hong-hun was arrested again on similar charges of stock manipulation of another company. Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In's marriage Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In dated for three years before tying the knot in 2023. It is reported that they bonded over their shared interest in golf. The couple announced their first pregnancy in November 2023 and welcomed their daughter in February 2024.
Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
K-idol Lee Seung-gi cuts ties with in-laws over alleged stock manipulation
Some of Lee Seung-gi's fans had objected to his marriage to Lee Da-in, whose family was allegedly involved in a financial scandal. PHOTO: BYHUMANMADE/INSTAGRAM South Korean heart-throb Lee Seung-gi has severed ties with his in-laws after his father-in-law has once again been suspected to be involved in manipulating stock prices. The 38-year-old singer-actor tied the knot with South Korean actress Lee Da-in, 32, in April 2023. They welcomed their first child, a girl, in February 2024. Some of Lee Seung-gi's fans had objected to the marriage, fearing that his clean-cut image would be affected, as Lee Da-in's family was allegedly involved in a financial scandal. Her mother is veteran actress Kyeon Mi-ri and her stepfather is businessman Lee Hong-heon. Kyeon, 60, is best known for her role as the antagonist Lady Choi in the hit period drama Jewel In The Palace (2003 to 2004). According to South Korean media, Lee Hong-heon was charged in 2016 with manipulating the stock prices of a listed company between 2014 and 2016. He was sentenced to four years' jail and fined 2.5 billion won (S$2.2 million) in 2018. South Korean entertainment news site Soompi said Kyeon was a major shareholder of the company. Lee Hong-heon was acquitted by an appellate court in 2019, but the South Korean Supreme Court overturned the ruling in June 2024 and sent the case back for retrial. He was arrested recently for alleged involvement in stock price manipulation related to a renewable energy company, South Korean online news outlet Chosun Biz reported on April 29. 'My father-in-law was fined in a trial on allegations of illegal activities that had been continuously raised against him, but recently, he has been indicted by the authorities again over similar illegal acts,' Lee Seung-gi said in a press statement released through his agency Big Planet Made on April 29. 'As someone who has waited for the outcome based on trust between family members, I am devastated about my father-in-law's misconduct.' Referring to past statements he had made in defence of his father-in-law, he said: 'I deeply regret the careless remarks I made last year without sufficiently reviewing the matter related to my father-in-law. 'I believe that appropriate punishment must be given for illegal acts, and I sincerely apologise to the victims who suffered due to my hasty judgment.' The actor, who has starred in K-dramas such as Mouse (2021) and The Law Cafe (2022), added: 'The trust between the family members has been damaged to such a level that it is difficult to restore, due to this incident. 'After much deliberation, my wife and I have decided to cut ties with my in-laws. I once again bow and apologise for causing concern and disappointment due to my personal matters. ' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
