Lee Soo-young in Tears Again—Family History of Domestic Violence and Total Asset Fraud Recalled

The unfortunate family history of singer Lee Soo-young is drawing attention once again. Although she has shown a bright image on stages and radio for a long time, her life has been marked by continuous pain that was difficult to share with anyone. From the scars of domestic violence to fraud that caused her to lose all her assets, and now the overlapping struggle of her son fighting leukemia, fans' sympathy is growing.

On the 5th, Lee Soo-young directly revealed the reason for her temporary departure from radio through the website of CBS Music FM's 'Let's Meet at Noon with Lee Soo-young'. She stated that ahead of the Chuseok holiday, her son suddenly fell ill, and while undergoing tests at the hospital, he was diagnosed with acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia and has currently been hospitalized to begin treatment.

She shared her son's situation, saying, "Intensive tests and treatments that are difficult to handle at a young age are continuing, but the child is enduring them so bravely and admirably that even I, his mother, am surprised." In particular, she revealed that because intensive chemotherapy begins from the early stages and the expected treatment period is long, she has decided to focus on staying by her child's side for the time being. Ultimately, Lee Soo-young decided to temporarily set aside her radio hosting to be fully present for her son's treatment as a mother.

As the news of her son's illness was delivered, the heartbreaking family history Lee Soo-young had confessed in the past is also being recalled. Through past broadcasts and YouTube, she has confessed to experiencing domestic violence from her stepfather during her childhood. In particular, the memory of witnessing her younger sibling being subjected to violence but being unable to do anything because she was so young has remained a deep wound for Lee Soo-young for a long time.

The trials did not end even after she became an adult. Lee Soo-young has previously confessed that she lost all the money she worked hard to save in her 20s to fraud in her 30s and even ended up burdened with debt. Beyond simple financial loss, she also confessed to suffering from psychological aftereffects for a long time afterward. She also revealed that following the fraud victimhood, she has been regularly visiting hospitals to treat depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.

Now, another great trial has come to Lee Soo-young in the form of her son's illness. Having continued her activities while enduring her own pain for a long time, this time she finds herself staying by a hospital bed not as a singer or radio DJ, but as a mother to a child. Above all, it is expected to be a more difficult time than ever for Lee Soo-young, as she must watch her son, who is younger than herself, endure difficult treatments.

Lee Soo-young married in 2010 and held her son in her arms the following year. Her son, born in 2011, is 16 years old this year. After the news of his illness was made known, fans are sending warm support to Lee Soo-young and her son with messages such as "Please stay strong and I hope he overcomes this well," "I cannot even imagine how hard a mother's heart must be," and "I am rooting for you to endure this well together with your child."

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