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[TV Report = Reporter Jo Eun-ji] The previous statement by singer and actor Lee Seung-gi has come under spotlight again after his father-in-law was arrested on charges related to stock manipulation.
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The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office announced on the 29th that it had obtained an arrest warrant for Mr. A on charges of violating laws concerning the capital market and financial investment businesses. Mr. A is the husband of actress Kyeon Mi-ri and the father-in-law of Lee Seung-gi. In 2023, Lee Seung-gi married Lee Da-in, Kyeon Mi-ri’s daughter who is also an actress. Lee Da-in’s sister is actress Lee Yu-bi.
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Before the reports of his father-in-law’s arrest emerged, Lee Seung-gi had released an official statement expressing his intention to cut ties with his in-laws. He said, “As someone who valued family trust, I am devastated by my father-in-law’s misconduct. I believe that unlawful acts must be met with appropriate punishment. I sincerely apologize to the victims and deeply empathize with their feelings,” bowing his head.
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He further stated, “This incident has irreparably damaged family trust. After much deliberation, my wife and I have decided to sever ties with my in-laws,” formalizing the estrangement.
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However, the public reaction has been cold. People criticized, “It’s romance when I do it, adultery when others do,” “Is it just pretending to cut ties?” and “It was already over with the previous statement,” showing skepticism.
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Previously, Lee Seung-gi had legal disputes with his former agency Hook Entertainment over unaccounted music revenue. Lee Seung-gi stated, “I wasn’t even aware I was owed music royalties. I endured 18 years hearing that I was a ‘negative singer.’ My lawsuit against Hook is not about the unpaid money.”
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He added, “No one’s sweat should be unjustly exploited by someone’s greed. This is what I consider my best mission.”
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Later, Lee Seung-gi announced his marriage to Lee Da-in. One member of the public criticized, “It’s absurd that Lee Seung-gi, who said that others’ hard work should not be exploited, becomes the son-in-law of a family involved in stock manipulation.”
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Furthermore, after his father-in-law was acquitted in the second trial last year, Lee Seung-gi announced strong legal action against fake news and malicious comments about his family. He stated, “As a head of a household, a husband, a father, and a son-in-law, Lee Seung-gi is fulfilling his responsibilities. His father-in-law and mother-in-law have also become grandparents to a newborn life.”
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Despite Lee Seung-gi’s change of stance from last year, the public continues to turn away. Attention is focused on whether his announcement of estrangement is sincere.
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Reporter Jo Eun-ji [email protected] / Photo = TV Report DB
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