Lee Si-young Reveals Second Pregnancy Following Divorce: “A Decision I Made on My Own”

In late June, actress Lee Si-young appeared on the YouTube channel “Zzanbro” to promote her ENA variety show Salon de Holmes.

During the episode, host Shin Dong-yup offered her a glass of wine — a natural part of the show’s drinking concept. However, Lee Si-young declined, saying, “I really love alcohol, but I can’t drink right now.” She cited medical treatment as the reason, opting for a non-alcoholic beverage instead.

Sharp-eyed fans left comments predicting she might be pregnant. One netizen wrote, “It kind of feels like Lee Si Young is pregnant… Always cheering you on!” Their instincts were spot on. On July 8, Lee Si-young confirmed on her personal social media that she is indeed pregnant with her second child.

Lee Si-young married in 2017 and had a son, but in March 2025, she announced her divorce after eight years of marriage. She disclosed that this pregnancy was made possible through the implantation of a frozen embryo from her previous marriage.

She explained, “During our marriage, we went through IVF treatments but never implanted the embryos. As the five-year storage period for the frozen embryo was about to expire, I had to make a decision. Despite having no consent from my former spouse, I chose to proceed with the implantation.”

Lee Si-young took full responsibility for this choice and added, “It’s a decision I made on my own, and I’m prepared to face any difficulties that come with it. I believe this was the most meaningful decision in my life.”

Reflecting on her first pregnancy, which occurred before her marriage while filming a drama, she said, “I was young, anxious, and regretful during that time. I promised myself I wouldn’t repeat the same mistakes if I ever got a second chance.”

Lee Si-young’s courage and honesty have resonated with many fans and netizens, who are expressing support and admiration for her strength and the love she holds for her children.