Actress Lee Si Young and her husband have decided to part ways after eight years of marriage.

According to an exclusive report from YTN on March 17, Lee Si Young and her husband, restaurateur Jo, are currently in the process of divorcing. The couple reportedly filed the paperwork at the Seoul Family Court earlier this year and have already agreed to separate, with only minor details left to finalize.

Lee Si Young tied the knot with Jo in 2017, during the peak of her acting career. Jo, who is nine years older than her, was known for his successful restaurant business and was even called the “Little Baek Jong Won.” Their marriage attracted a lot of attention, and in 2018, they welcomed their son.

Fans often saw glimpses of Lee Si Young’s family life through variety shows like Home Alone and The Manager, where she openly talked about her home and marriage. However, despite their seemingly happy life, the couple has now chosen to go their separate ways.

Lee Si Young first debuted in 2008 and gained recognition through Boys Over Flowers and the variety show We Got Married. She became loved for her energetic personality and even pursued boxing for a role, winning an amateur competition.

Most recently, she impressed viewers with her intense action scenes in Netflix’s Sweet Home Seasons 2 and 3, where she played the fearless Seo Yi Kyung, a former special forces firefighter.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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