Actress Lee Si-young Shocks Fans with Pregnancy Announcement Amid Controversial IVF Decision

Actor Lee Si-young, 43, has revealed she is currently pregnant with an embryo created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) with her ex-husband, despite his lack of consent.

“I wanted to share this news myself to prevent misunderstandings or speculation later on,” the Korean star wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

Lee explained that she and her ex-husband had been planning for a second child through IVF during their marriage. However, as time passed without proceeding with embryo implantation, the couple began discussing divorce.

By the time their legal separation was being finalized, the five-year storage period for their frozen embryos was approaching its end.

Faced with the decision to either discard the embryos or move forward with implantation, Lee opted for the latter.

“Although my ex-husband did not agree with the decision, I have decided to take full responsibility for the choice I made,” she stated. “I simply couldn’t bring myself to discard an embryo that had been waiting all this time.”

In her candid Instagram post, Lee also acknowledged the potential challenges ahead, saying, “I’ve carefully considered all possible consequences. Nevertheless, I believe this choice is the right one for me.”

Lee Si-young, known for her roles in various Korean dramas and films, married a businessman in 2017 and welcomed their first son in 2018. She announced their divorce this past March.