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Lee Si-young was selected as the first actress to represent the national boxing team
Proving Real Talent Through Endless Challenges Lee Si-young's life has been a continuous series of "turning crises into opportunities." When she entered the acting world in 2008 with the drama 'Urban Legend Deja Vu Season 3 - Syndrome,' she experienced hundreds of audition rejections in her early career. "I failed hundreds of auditions. Later, I developed a sense of defiance. It made me want to become an actress even more," she recalled, revealing her indomitable spirit. However, Lee Si-young never gave up. After leaving a strong impression on the public as Oh Min-ji, who had a one-sided love for Gu Jun-pyo in 'Boys Over Flowers' in 2009, she emerged as Chungmuro's blue chip by attracting 2.6 million audiences with 'Dangerous Formal Introduction' in 2011. This wasn't mere luck but the result of relentless effort.The Unprecedented Challenge of Becoming a National Boxing Representative
Lee Si-young's biggest crisis and opportunity came through her encounter with boxing. When she was cast as a boxer in a 2010 drama, she fell in love with boxing's charm. Even after the project was cancelled, she didn't give up on boxing. "I thought, 'Was I really this limited?' 'Did I lack this much willpower?' After overcoming that crisis and making progress, I continued with the sport," she said. Within just three months, she consecutively won the National Life Sports Boxing Competition in November 2010 and the National Women's Rookie Amateur Boxing Championship in 2011. Eventually, she was selected as a national representative in the women's boxing 48kg category in 2013, earning the remarkable title of the first celebrity-turned-national boxing representative. Although she retired from her boxing career due to habitual shoulder dislocation, she gained even stronger mental fortitude through this experience.Turning Personal Trials into Growth Opportunities After building a happy family following her marriage in 2017, Lee Si-young faced the major trial of divorce in early 2025. Struggling emotionally from the breakdown of her 8-year marriage, she traveled to Saipan with her son and expressed her feelings: "I wish everything would stop. Time and you too." However, Lee Si-young overcame even this crisis by showing the strong image of a mother protecting her son. What's even more remarkable is that during the divorce process, the miracle of a second pregnancy occurred. After receiving embryo implantation from frozen embryos without her ex-husband's consent, she became pregnant with her second child, describing it as a "miraculous child" and showing her will for a new life.Proving True Strength Through Endless Challenges
Lee Si-young climbing the Himalayas with her son on her back
Lee Si-young's comeback wasn't simply a return to the past but growth to a higher dimension. Recently, she demonstrated another challenging spirit by successfully climbing 4,000 meters in the Himalayas while carrying her 6-year-old son on her back. "We prepared from 3 AM, and I carried both the Sherpa uncle and myself," showing the true strength of motherhood in achieving her goal. Her acting skills are also shining in the currently airing ENA drama 'Salon de Holmes.' This work is becoming a representative piece showcasing Lee Si-young's career high. Lee Si-young's story provides great inspiration to many young people in India as well. Like Bollywood stars, it's not just about glamorous success, but shows the true meaning of success by rising above countless failures and setbacks. Her words "I endured through sheer stubbornness" serve as an encouraging message to all those who refuse to give up on their dreams.