"That's why you can't have kids".. Lee Hyori's 'IVF Procedure' Opinion Draws Criticism

[Financial News] As singer Lee Hyori's past comments about IVF procedures are revisited, netizens are divided, and a photo released by Lee Hyori is gaining attention.

Recently, an online community posted a capture of Lee Hyori's remarks from a 2022 entertainment program under the title 'If Lee Hyori's Baby Comes Naturally'.

At the time, Lee Hyori responded to a question about her plans for children by saying, "I don't want to go as far as IVF. I'm not desperate enough to seek medical help."

She continued, "If it happens naturally, I would be very grateful to raise the child. I know someone who had their first child at 58, so I also have courage."

Lee Hyori also said, "The reason I want to have a baby is to understand the love mothers have for their children, the kind of love where they dedicate themselves to the point of selflessness. I've lived a life where I was too important, and now I want to experience that kind of selfless dedication."

However, she mentioned a woman living as 'everyone's mother' while practicing yoga in India, saying, "She also suffered because she couldn't have a baby, but decided to live with the heart of loving all beings as her children, thinking 'I may not have my own child, but I will live as everyone's mother'. Reading her book made me realize that you don't need to have your own child to experience true love."

After her remarks, netizens criticized them as being disrespectful to parents trying IVF. Some commented, "Does she know how many children are born with the help of science?", "Arrogant", "Mothers undergoing IVF go through so much waiting and hardship, it's discouraging."

On the other hand, her supporters said, "It's because of that mindset that you can't have kids", "Lee Hyori herself said she's not desperate enough to do it, so why are people making a fuss?", "Did Lee Hyori say doing IVF is wrong? So many misunderstandings," defending her personal opinion.

On the 20th, Lee Hyori posted several photos of her visit to an art gallery on her SNS. Among them, she wrote "So beautiful" while looking at a photo of a woman holding a baby.

This led to speculation that she was indirectly expressing her feelings about the IVF-related controversy surrounding her.






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