Veteran actresses reflect on pressure to publicly address divorce, breakups
Veteran actresses Lee Hye-young and Kim Jung-eun have recalled an era when Korean celebrities faced intense pressure to publicly explain even the most personal parts of their lives, including divorce and breakups. The two actresses discussed their experiences in a video uploaded Sunday to Lee's YouTube channel, reflecting on how dramatically expectations surrounding celebrities' private lives…
Veteran actresses Lee Hye-young and Kim Jung-eun have shared memories of a time when Korean celebrities were under immense pressure to openly discuss personal issues, such as divorce and breakups. In a recent video posted on Lee's YouTube channel, the two women reflected on how expectations surrounding celebrities' private lives have evolved over time.
Lee recounted the experience of holding a news conference following her divorce from singer and television personality Lee Sang-min. She explained that she was pressured into addressing the matter before returning to television. "I got divorced for personal reasons and was going back on Heroine 6," Lee said. The head of her entertainment department instructed her to apologize and make a statement, insisting that she "had to get through it eventually."
Lee expressed her surprise at the sheer number of reporters in attendance, estimating that around 300 to 400 showed up. She recounted the daunting experience of facing such a large crowd of media attention.
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