Lee Seung Gi’s recent announcement that he and his wife have decided to cut ties with her family has sparked divided reactions online. The decision comes amid new legal troubles involving his father-in-law.
Lee issued an official statement through his agency on April 29th, explaining the decision. “Although my father-in-law had received a fine in a retrial over ongoing allegations of illegal activity, he was recently indicted once again on similar charges,” the statement read. Lee emphasized that the trust between families had been severely damaged, adding, “After much deliberation, my wife and I have chosen to cut ties with my in-laws.”
The announcement has triggered mixed reactions online. Some netizens questioned the timing and sincerity of the statement, with comments such as, “Why now?”, “Is this just talk?”, and “Words don’t erase everything that’s happened.” Others expressed skepticism about the abrupt shift, noting that Lee had previously shown support for his in-laws.
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However, many fans voiced support for the couple, acknowledging the emotional weight of their decision. Supportive comments included: “It must have been a very difficult choice—he’s brave,” “Making such a statement publicly takes real courage,” and “As the head of his family, he made a responsible decision.”
Finally!! He’s doing the right thing. But this seems so sudden. Was there a recent arrest or decision regarding the in laws? Some development that made him decide this?
— funnlim (@funnlim) April 29, 2025
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Lee’s father-in-law was previously convicted in 2018 of manipulating stock prices of a KOSDAQ-listed company between 2014 and 2016, securing billions of won in unfair profits. He was sentenced to four years in prison and fined 2.5 billion KRW ($1.7 million) but was acquitted on appeal the following year.
On April 28th, 2024, prosecutors from the Financial and Securities Crime Joint Investigation Division at the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office filed for a new arrest warrant. Authorities allege that Lee’s father-in-law was involved in a new case of market manipulation involving the KOSDAQ-listed company Quantapia. The court approved the warrant, citing concerns over potential evidence destruction.
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