South Korean actress Lee Si Young is drawing attention for completing a 200 km motorcycle tour while seven months pregnant with her second child.
On Friday, Lee shared a series of photos on her personal social media account along with the caption, “I finally completed the 200 km Long Island tour!”
The photos show Lee riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle across Long Island, New York, dressed in jeans and a biker jacket. Her slim figure and active pose caught the eye of fans, with many expressing surprise that she was in the third trimester of pregnancy.
“It was my first long-distance ride, so I was nervous,” she wrote. “When it started to rain and my jeans got completely soaked, I thought about stopping. But I’m really glad I pushed through. The weather cleared up, and I was able to cross hills, rivers, and even ride by the sea to complete the full 200 km. I’m so grateful to the Harley riders who joined me.”
Her unconventional choice of prenatal activity sparked mixed reactions online. Some commenters expressed concern, writing, “Is it safe to ride a motorcycle while pregnant?” and “That seems really risky.” Others applauded her spirit, saying, “You’re amazing,” “This is so cool,” and “What a memorable experience.” Broadcaster Noh Hong Chul also chimed in, commenting, “Wow, that’s incredible.”
Lee responded to the buzz, saying, “I never imagined I’d be doing a 200 km tour at seven months pregnant, but riding a Harley as part of my prenatal bonding has been such a joy.” She added with a laugh, “I haven’t bought a single thing for the baby yet—guess I’ll need to start once I’m back in Korea.”
Lee, who married a businessman nine years her senior in 2017, has one son. In March, she announced that the couple had divorced after eight years of marriage. She later revealed that she had become pregnant with their second child through the implantation of frozen embryos from a previous IVF procedure—reportedly without her ex-husband’s prior consent—drawing further public interest.
