Lee Si Young and Her Husband, Cho Seong Hyun, Agree to Divorce After 8 Years of Marriage

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Secondupdate.com – South Korean actress Lee Si Young and her husband, Cho Seong Hyun, are currently going through a divorce process after eight years of marriage.

This news was confirmed by Lee Si Young’s agency, ACE FACTORY, which stated that the couple is separating amicably through mutual agreement.

"They are in the process of divorcing through mutual agreement," the agency revealed.

However, the agency emphasized that they could not provide further details out of respect for the actress’s privacy.

Lee Si Young and Cho Seong Hyun got married in September 2017 and welcomed a son in January 2018. During their marriage, Cho Seong Hyun was known as a successful entrepreneur in the restaurant industry.

He started his business in his 20s and has established various well-known culinary ventures, such as "Yeongcheon Yeonghwa" and "Palchak Makchang." His success in the business world even earned him the nickname "Little Baek Jong Won."

Additionally, Cho also founded a salad brand called "Saladyoung," which was reportedly inspired by his wife Lee Si Young’s healthy lifestyle.

According to a Koreaboo report last year, his net worth was estimated at 2.5 billion Won (approximately IDR 29 billion) as of May 2024, excluding real estate assets valued at around 4.75 billion Won (approximately IDR 55 billion).

The news of their divorce has shocked Lee Si Young’s fans, who know her from her roles in dramas such as Boys Over Flowers and Sweet Home. However, both Lee and Cho seem to have chosen to end their marriage peacefully.