On Oct 12th, Lee Si-young posted several photos on her social media account with the caption, “Our second family photo.”
The photos showed Lee Si-young smiling brightly while holding her firstborn son and second child, a daughter, in her arms. The three wore coordinated outfits in shades of white, creating a warm and affectionate atmosphere. Her son, wearing glasses, smiled cheerfully at the camera, while her daughter also drew attention with her adorable appearance.
In another photo, Lee Si-young stood while holding her daughter, as her son sat on a chair and smiled brightly. She posed in various ways with her children to capture the family moments. She also expressed her gratitude to the people who helped with the photo shoot.
However, the release of the family photos has also brought renewed attention to the past controversy surrounding the birth of Lee Si-young’s second child.
Lee Si-young married in 2017 and welcomed her first son. However, the couple divorced in March last year after eight years of marriage. She subsequently underwent an embryo transfer using embryos that had been frozen during their marriage and gave birth to her second child, a daughter, in November last year. At the time, she attracted considerable attention after revealing that she had proceeded with the embryo transfer without her ex-husband’s consent.
Following the revelation, online communities and social media platforms saw a range of opposing opinions about her decision. Some users argued that the wishes of the other person involved in the creation of the embryos, as well as the consent process, should also be taken into consideration. They maintained that the issue of obtaining the biological father’s consent could not be overlooked, given that the embryo transfer took place after the divorce.
Others, however, argued that a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body, including pregnancy and childbirth, should be respected. From this perspective, rather than unilaterally criticizing an individual’s choice, it is important to consider the circumstances surrounding the decision alongside the relevant laws and regulations.
The debate has extended beyond simple disagreements over an individual’s reproductive choices. It has also raised broader questions about whose consent is required when embryos created during a marriage are transferred after divorce, as well as how the relevant procedures and standards should be established.
As Lee Si-young shares glimpses of her life raising her two children through her latest family photos, the controversy surrounding her past embryo transfer decision has once again attracted public attention.
Sources: Naver