On March 19, host and voice actress Seo Yuri shared part of her divorce settlement on social media, writing: “When will I get it?”alluding to unresolved financial issues.
According to the document, ex-husband Choi Byung Gil is required to pay about KRW 323 million (about $216,000) for the property division, with a deadline of December 31, 2024. If not paid, 12% annual interest will be applied starting from January 2025. The post quickly attracted attention but also triggered speculative and controversial comments from netizens.
One particularly provocative comment suggested that divorce could be financially beneficial, stating that marrying a wealthy partner and divorcing after a few years could be a form of “easy money” OR “creative economy”. Seo Yuri did not remain silent. He caught the comment and responded firmly, “I actually had more money. What are you talking about? Since 2019 it was just debt. He never made more than me even once.”
Her direct rebuttal quickly gained support from fans who praised her for speaking out against misinformation. This is not the first time Seo Yuri has publicly addressed divorce issues. She previously revealed that her name was listed among creditors in her ex-husband’s bankruptcy filing, expressing frustration with the ongoing financial burdens. “I’m still paying off loans in my name” she said in an earlier post, highlighting the complexity of their separation.
Seo Yuri and Choi Byung Gil registered their marriage in 2019 and finalized their divorce in 2024 after five years together. Since then, the situation has evolved into a highly public dispute, with Seo Yuri even hinting at potential legal action by sharing private message exchanges.
Sources: Naver
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