Seo In-young hints at past divorce struggles and lack of alimony

During the November 22 broadcast of "Seo In-young's Trend Curmudgeon," singer Seo In-young suggested she received no alimony following her divorce from a non-celebrity businessman, which her agency announced was completed in November 2024.

Singer Seo In-young has drawn significant attention following cryptic remarks that appear to recall her past marriage. While discussing the topic of alimony following a breakup, she mentioned her own experience, stating, "There are even people who don't give anything at all, even after the marriage was legally registered." By adding, "I also suffered," she fueled speculation that she was reflecting on the process of her divorce from her former husband, though she did not disclose specific details.

During the fourth episode of the E Channel variety program "Seo In-young's Trend Curmudgeon," which aired on the 22nd, Seo In-young engaged in a conversation about alimony with YouTuber Mimiminu and lawyer Park Min-cheol. During the discussion, Mimiminu introduced a recent case that has become a hot topic among the younger generation regarding "breakup alimony." The story involved a man who, after a long-term relationship, gave his girlfriend 50 million won in cash out of guilt for causing her to miss her prime marriageable years.

Upon hearing the story, Seo In-young expressed complex emotions. "It's a bit excessive. It seems a bit cold. It feels like the time I loved is being calculated with money, like it's flowing into money," she said, expressing bitterness at the idea of settling a long-term relationship through monetary means. However, she added with a laugh, "I am willing to receive it," showing a reaction that while she feels aversion to converting time spent in love into cash, she has no reason to refuse practical compensation.

The atmosphere shifted as the conversation turned to Seo In-young's own experiences. "It is so sad to break up, but the man is being considerate of the woman. There are people who don't give anything at all, even after the marriage was legally registered," she said, before adding, "Like me." Her remarks suggested that even in cases where a couple has become legally married beyond a simple dating relationship, there are instances where alimony is not received, seemingly recalling her own marriage.

Mimiminu appeared taken aback by the unexpected confession. He cautiously prompted for further explanation, asking, "Are we going to settle this here?" However, Seo In-young cut him off, saying, "No, this is as far as it goes." While she directly alluded to her own experience, she did not reveal the specific circumstances. Even with these brief remarks, curiosity regarding her past marriage has intensified.

Seo In-young's candid reactions continued during a discussion regarding the divorce lawsuit between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and Art Center Nabi Director Roh Soh-yeong. When the broadcast mentioned that Chairman Chey must pay 2 billion won in alimony to Director Roh, Seo In-young remarked, "Mental suffering? I also suffered." Although this was another reference to her own experience, it remains undisclosed exactly which situation she was referring to.

Seo In-young married a non-celebrity businessman in 2023, and her agency announced in November 2024 that the two had completed a mutual divorce. At that time, the agency explained there were no issues regarding fault in the divorce process. While interest in her past marriage has risen again due to her mentions of alimony and mental suffering on this broadcast, it is difficult to conclude the specific legal situation or responsibility at the time of the divorce based solely on her remarks.

It has since been reported that Seo In-young is preparing for remarriage after meeting Choi Ji-hoon, the CEO of NP, who is six years her senior. Following her remarks that brought her back into the spotlight by recalling her past marriage, attention is focused on what stories she might tell next. However, as the content she directly shared on the broadcast was limited, it is necessary to focus on the actual statements made by Seo In-young rather than speculation about her undisclosed private life.

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