Chae Ri-na Reveals 11-Year Infertility Struggle and IVF Challenges on SBS Plus

Former Roo’Ra member Chae Ri Na recently discussed the physical and emotional toll of her 11-year struggle with infertility. Appearing as the first guest on the SBS Plus YouTube series Lee Ho-sun's Cider, the 48-year-old singer shared how repeated pregnancy failures and the behavior of her acquaintances have affected her.

Key Facts

• Chae Ri Na has undergone multiple IVF procedures, including a fourth unsuccessful attempt documented on Chosun's Lover last year.
• The singer confessed that continuous egg retrieval procedures severely damaged her physical and mental health, leading to suicidal ideation.
• Chae Ri Na expressed frustration with friends who "walk on eggshells," often hiding their own pregnancies or excluding her from child-related events like first birthday parties.
• Despite asserting she has emotionally moved forward, many acquaintances continue to treat her with excessive caution.
• Chae Ri Na and her husband, Park Yong-geun, continue to seek alternative treatments, including visiting a specialized oriental medicine clinic in Gyeongju.

Key Terms

• IVF (In Vitro Fertilization): A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm in a laboratory before being implanted in the uterus.
• Egg Retrieval: A surgical procedure to collect eggs from the ovaries for fertility treatments.

Key Quote

"I underwent very difficult egg retrievals continuously. My body became a mess and my mental state was so blown away that I once complained, saying I wanted to die." — Chae Ri Na

Next

• Chae Ri Na and her husband will continue their efforts to conceive alongside her public activities.
• Future episodes of Lee Ho-sun's Cider will feature other celebrity guests sharing personal concerns.