After 8 Years of Marriage, Divorce Confirmed… What Lee Si-young Posted on SNS the Same Day

Actress Lee Si-young is reportedly going through a divorce after eight years of marriage, drawing attention to what she posted on social media the same day.

On March 17, YTN News exclusively reported that Lee Si-young and her husband, a restaurateur identified as Mr. Cho, have initiated divorce proceedings. According to the report, the couple submitted legal documents to the Seoul Family Court earlier this year, and while the divorce itself has been agreed upon, they are currently finalizing the details.

Amid the news, Lee Si-young took to Instagram, sharing several photos from Paris, France. One of the pictures featured the Eiffel Tower at sunset, with the caption:

"Goodbye, Eiffel Tower, you're the most beautiful at sunset. I hope every day could be as peaceful as this, surrounded by loved ones."

Following the report, her agency Ace Factory confirmed the news, stating:

"Lee Si-young and Mr. Cho have mutually agreed to divorce and are proceeding with the necessary legal steps. As this is a private matter, we kindly ask for your understanding that we cannot provide further details."

Lee Si-young made her acting debut in 2008 with Hometown Legends: Déjà Vu Season 3 and gained recognition through dramas like Boys Over Flowers (2009) and variety shows like We Got Married. More recently, she starred in Netflix's Sweet Home (2020–2024) series, solidifying her status as a versatile actress.

The actress married Mr. Cho, a businessman nine years her senior, in 2017, and the couple has one son. Recently, she made headlines by attempting to climb Mount Everest with her child.

Mr. Cho is known as a successful restaurateur who built a thriving franchise business. Over the years, Lee Si-young has openly shared glimpses of her family life, including her son, on variety shows like I Live Alone and The Manager, portraying a happy marriage. However, after eight years together, they have decided to go their separate ways.

Beyond acting, Lee Si-young has also made a name for herself in boxing, initially training for a role but later competing in amateur tournaments, even earning a spot on the national team. However, she eventually retired due to recurring shoulder dislocations and other injuries.

Her latest projects include Sweet Home Seasons 2 and 3, where she played Seo Yi-kyung, a former special forces firefighter, impressing audiences with her intense action sequences.