Lee Hyori is known for being honest and bold, but her past comments about IVF (in vitro fertilization) recently caused some online debates — and now, she’s finally opening up about how she feels.
On July 8, the singer appeared on MBC FM4U’s A Perfect Day with Lee Sang Soon for her regular segment Monthly Lee Hyo Ri. In a casual conversation with her husband, DJ Lee Sang Soon, she reflected on the recent attention she’s been getting.
“Last month, I was on TV a lot,” she said. “I did two shows with Yoo Jae Suk oppa and I think I talked about myself a lot. So I spent the month feeling nervous.”
When Lee Sang Soon commented that those shows led to many news articles, Lee Hyo Ri responded honestly, saying, “I’m thankful so many articles came out, but I feel like talking too much always comes with a price. So I try to stay alert all the time.”
The IVF discussion resurfaced after an old clip from her 2022 appearance on MBC Every1’s Tteokbokki House That Oppa began making the rounds online. In the clip, she shared her personal thoughts about pregnancy and fertility.
Back then, she said, “I don’t want to go as far as IVF. It’s not that I’m against medical help, but I haven’t felt that desperate. If it happens naturally, I would be so grateful.” She also mentioned, “It’s not easy to get pregnant, especially at my age. But someone I know had her first child at 58, so I’m keeping up hope.”
Lee Hyo Ri got personal about why she wanted to become a mother in the first place:
“I was touched by how much mothers love their children. They give up so much of themselves. But I’ve always lived putting myself first — ‘I’m Lee Hyo Ri,’ ‘I’m a celebrity.’ That mindset grew without me realizing. I started to want the experience of giving myself completely to someone else.”
She then shared a story from a book she recently read, about a woman in India who couldn’t have children but chose to live as a mother to everyone through love and service.
“That story moved me,” she said. “Why did I think I could only experience true love if I had a child? Even if I don’t have a baby, I want to live with the heart of a mother — hoping everyone around me is doing well, safe, and happy. That’s the life I want now.”
Her honest words sparked mixed reactions online. Some questioned her past remarks, asking, “What about people who went through IVF then?” But many others defended her, saying, “Who has the right to judge her personal beliefs?”
As always, Lee Hyo Ri stays true to herself — even when it’s not easy.
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