Comedian Lee Kyung-sil Mentions Ex-Husband: 'Went Once After Divorce'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Comedian Lee Kyung-sil appeared on her YouTube channel 'My Mom Lee Kyung-sil' and discussed her past.
- She recalled a trip to an amusement park with her daughter after her divorce, which led to media attention and her ex-husband's anger.
- Lee Kyung-sil mentioned that despite the potential for negative press, she went for her children's sake.
Comedian Lee Kyung-sil recently appeared on her YouTube channel, 'My Mom Lee Kyung-sil,' where she opened up about her past, including her divorce and a memorable trip to an amusement park with her daughter.
During the episode, Lee Kyung-sil and her daughter, Son Soo-ah, engaged in playful banter about who would drive during their trip to Danyang. While Son Soo-ah eventually took the wheel, her initial uncertainty added to the humor. The conversation then shifted to Lee Kyung-sil's desire to visit an amusement park, a place they hadn't been to since the children were young.
I went once after the divorce? And we haven't been since.
Son Soo-ah fondly recalled the churros they ate at an amusement park during their childhood. It was at this point that Lee Kyung-sil brought up her divorce, stating, "We went once after the divorce? And we haven't been since." She calmly recounted the aftermath, revealing that the visit led to media reports and her ex-husband's strong reaction, with her grandmother expressing significant distress over the encounter.
Despite the potential for public scrutiny, Lee Kyung-sil explained her motivation for the trip: "I went thinking of you (my children)." This statement highlighted her enduring commitment to her children's happiness, even in the face of past difficulties and potential public attention.
I went thinking of you (my children).
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.