Ex-U-Kiss Eli Reveals Hardships as Idol, Reason of Divorce + Heartbreaking Reunion With Son
Former U-Kiss Eli and ex-wife Ji Yeon Soo revealed the painful reason for their divorce on TV Chosun's "We Got Divorced." In the broadcast, the idol also talked about hardships in the K-pop industry and shared his heartbreaking reunion with his son.
On April 15, the former couple reunited for the first time in two years since the divorce and faced each other in a cold atmosphere as they narrated the events before their painful breakup.
Former U-Kiss Eli Reveals His Side on Divorce With Ji Yeon Soo, Shares Difficulties as Idol
During their first night in the dormitory, Eli and Ji Yeon Soo sat down beside each other and continued their in-depth story of divorce.
The former "Racing Queen" reminisced the throbbing feeling of Eli's failure to appear at the court at the time of their divorce and burst into tears while saying:
"Just because you didn't show up there, you ignored all the time we loved. I mean it, you were my everything. You were my universe and my whole world."
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In response, Eli said:
"I'm sorry I didn't go to court. I apologize for my parents. Just leave what you've been through as an experience and don't get hurt in the future."
The former wife then complained about how his mother "bullied" her, and opened up about the male star's decision to go to America. He left her and his son in Korea.
Eli then explained:
"I told you to stay in Korea because I'll make money in America. That's why you got divorced."
Ji then defended her side, saying:
"Of course. It's not a family then."
Revealing his side for the first time, the idol who initially rose into popularity as U-Kiss narrated that going to the U.S. is his only option to take care of his family.
"I tried to think of 'yeobo' (honey) first in any decision. But this issue of going to America was the last decision I could make. It was a decision to make you comfortable."
He then continued that it was difficult for him even if he is an idol.
"I couldn't say no to people while I was an idol. If you say no, there's no work next time. You should drink with investors, and if you need them, you should keep chasing them and show them your face."
Thus, he decided to go to America and leave the K-pop scene:
"It was a tough decision for me to enter the U.S. But I didn't want to live like that here anymore."
He concluded:
"Japan is my main source of income. I performed 35 times a year and earned 15 million won in a year. Singers are freelancers, so money doesn't come in steadily, and they can only make money when they have work. I'm so embarrassed and tired of begging for work, and I didn't want to do that anymore."
Eli Reunites With Son From Ji Yeon Soo After Two Years and It Is Heartbreaking
As the broadcast went on, Eli and Ji Yeon Soo who gave a lighter atmosphere the next day asked Ji Yeon Soo if they could pick up their son together on that day.
Yeon Soo, who had been agonizing over it, honestly revealed her thoughts and said:
"I've never given a hint to Minsoo (Michael), so I'm worried about how he can accept it. If it's too much of a surprise, I'm worried that he will look forward to it again next time."
At the end of the broadcast, Eli was seen meeting his son Minsoo, finally after two years.
Eli hugged his son, saying, "Minsoo, it's your dad."
What Minsoo said truly drew tears from viewers after genuinely saying:
"Dad, let's live together in my house."
Meanwhile, TV CHOSUN's real-time drama, "We Got Divorced 2" airs every Friday at 10 p.m. KST.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
