On April 12, 2023, actor Lee Seung-gi had posted a lengthy, two-part statement on his personal Instagram account, addressing his problems with his former agency Hook Entertainment, recent rumors surrounding him and his wife Lee Da-in, and his marriage.
In the first part of his post, he addressed false headlines and recounted his legal disputes with Hook Entertainment, as well as mentioned how the Korean general public positively viewed his donating of all his unpaid earnings—amounting to ₩5 billion won or an estimated of $3,781,500.
However, Lee Seung-gi also mentioned how the public’s reception of him turned lukewarm after announcing his engagement to South Korean actress Lee Da-in. He addressed the public’s disapproval of his marriage to Lee Da-in in the second part of his statement.
The second part reads as follows:
“This is to the fans who cherish me. First off, I’m sorry. I heard that you were very hurt due to the flood of articles coming out due to issues with my in-laws. One fan said that’s why they tried to stop my marriage.
Once again, I bow my head in apology. Even my close acquaintances suggested breaking up, saying, ‘Think of your image.’ I felt frustrated. My wife did not choose her parents…so how can I say we should break up because of her parents’ issues?
There’s a promise I made to my wife Lee Da In before and after our marriage. ‘In the future, let’s live while paying back.’ We will look after places that need help and look into ones in even greater need. We will keep this resolution regardless of malicious comments.
Lastly, many people came to our wedding to congratulate us. I sincerely thank you. While thinking of ways to return our gratitude, we came to the conclusion ‘it will be even more meaningful to use our congratulatory money for children in difficult circumstances.’
We plan to use the entire amount of congratulatory money for Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In as a support fund for underprivileged children.
I have lived as a celebrity for 20 years. I have never spoken with this much emotion. Of course, there will be things to nitpick in this statement too. This post will likely become the starting point for more malicious articles.
Despite all that, the reason I dared to have courage is…
From after my dating news to our wedding, and to today, five days after our wedding, I’ve had a really hard time due to news mixed with mockery and degradation. On top of that, seeing malicious comments give strength to fake news made me discouraged.
I do not ask for you to bless Lee Seung Gi’s marriage. Just please watch over us. I will live and share with Lee Da In. I believe that is the best that I can do.”
For context, the public disapproves of the marriage of Lee Seung-gi and Lee Da-in due to the actress’ parents’ stock manipulation scandal. It had reached the point where even the people close to Lee Seung-gi had been telling him to break up with the actress.
Fans of the “Vagabond” actor applauded the actor’s words, calling him the “standard” for all men after defending his wife and their marriage.
Lee Seung Gi: Even my close acquaintances recommended breaking up. My wife didn't choose her parents, but how can I say let's break up because of parents' issue. I have a promise with my wife, Lee Da In.#LeeSeungGi is the standard! The way he defended & protected his wife 🥹🤍 pic.twitter.com/i2LRhfULIh
— kdrama tweets (@iconickdramas) April 12, 2023
A part of #LeeSeungGi's latest Instagram post.
“My wife didn't get to choose her parents, but… how can I say let's break up just because of her parents' issue.”
🥲🥲🥲 pic.twitter.com/FlY0R7ofwv
— daisy han (@kdramadaisy) April 12, 2023
Even Lee Seung Gi's close acquaintances told him to rethink about his marriage and break up with Dain. WOW.
That must've been so heartbreaking and frustrating for him at the same time. We love and support you, Seunggi-ya. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/OCjZN9XWh7
— kdrama diary (@kdramasdiary) April 12, 2023
🚨 #LeeSeungGi bravely faces everyone who has been spreading rumors & making false articles about him through his Instagram posts. (rough trans from app)
Barely a week from his marriage 🥺 But I'm so proud of him for this. He has a family to protect now & no one can stop him. 💯 pic.twitter.com/fl01NJ5WOW
— kdrama diary (@kdramasdiary) April 12, 2023
That's on true love and being a good man. I applaud you 👏 Lee Seung Gi, I've always seen you in good light and once again you've proven your kindness. I wish for both you and your wife to keep pushing forward to make a beautiful future together ❤ https://t.co/QCnsREgR3q
— Biαncα 💭 (BIAN) (@Bianca_JB98) April 12, 2023
Lee Da In’s family is caught in a controversy that’s why his Korean fans aren’t happy with his marriage but Lee Seung Gi proved them wrong. He fact checked the details and protected his family. BEST HUSBAND
Seunggi’s IG posts: https://t.co/iXq3xukE1mhttps://t.co/EqlT9Yzwjf
— kdrama tweets (@iconickdramas) April 12, 2023
He value her as a person, not as her parents extension. Lee seung go is not sweet just in the drama but also in real life it seems. Wishing them both happiness & forever together in beautiful marriage.
— 휘망 (@skybluelight_77) April 13, 2023
However, not everyone was pleased with Lee Seung-gi’s statement, with others reasoning out why they felt “uncomfortable” while reading it. Others also expressed their disappointment towards Lee Seung-gi for defending his in-laws, who were embroiled in scandals.
https://pannative.blogspot.com/2023/04/what-makes-you-feel-uncomfortable.html
I'm sorry only for seunggi. Dain's family did so many bad things to people. Some of them even ended their life, their families as well.. Dain could make her carrier by her family. But seeing Seunggi dealing with this stuffs makes me really sorry for him. Sorry for victims and him
— maia 🏐 (@Worldspining) April 12, 2023
I can understand that he loves her so much but this controversy is very very complicated.
— 🌼‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾Miss KDrama☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙🌼 (@forever___chic) April 12, 2023
he isn’t that standard he’s disrespecting the victims of a huge scam where some even committed suicide while she still used the money from the scam to live a luxury life that anyways if you guys still support this man please sb me https://t.co/3ytXpGFVlB
— zay 🦖 (@adorozas) April 14, 2023
https://twitter.com/ambiverseuu/status/1646708066275184640?s=20
she was benefitted from the blood money that her parents earned and still hasn't cut ties with them. Multiple people killed themselves because of them and him proceeding to defend his in laws is just nasty https://t.co/XZUB1T4Gqq
— neo 🍒 (@pjyfilmss) April 14, 2023
She for sure didn't choose her family but she chose to benefit from that dirty money her family earned with other people's sorrow and blood. She's as worse as her criminal relatives and Seunggi is so wrong for taking sides and not shutting the f up. Disappointed. https://t.co/GlphtF3HgM
— yasmina 𓃬 (@yasminaaaaa9) April 13, 2023
did he really just say that lee da in's father embezzling money and ripping people off was fake news… https://t.co/bPGXt0rJJC
— evil shawol ✊🏽 (@evilshawol) April 13, 2023
"He is the standard" like can y'all not see the issue here? https://t.co/KuoAAuqrrh
— jurídico Cho Yeong (@binjinxo) April 13, 2023
Fans of Lee Seung Gi, where do you stand on this issue?
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