Lee Yoon-hyung: Beautiful princess of Samsung, died at the age of 26 because her family forced her to break up with her boyfriend!
Samsung Group is the largest enterprise in Korea, with revenue equal to 20% of the national economy’s GDP. Currently, this empire is under the management of Lee Jae-yong – the third generation heir. Former president Lee Kun-hee, the person who contributed the most to making Samsung a miracle, has 4 children, 3 of them are now billionaires. Only the youngest daughter Lee Yoon-hyung became a sad story, when she passed away forever at the age of 26.
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Lee Yoon-hyung was born in 1979 in Seoul. As the youngest daughter, this little princess is not born to inherit the corporation, so it seems that the “burden” placed on her shoulders is somewhat less than that of her eldest brother. The early life of the “youngest princess” passed smoothly in luxury. When she entered college, she was free to choose a major that had nothing to do with the family business. Lee Yoon-hyung graduated from Ewha Women’s University – the most prestigious school in Seoul with a Bachelor of French Literature. She continued to go to America and graduated with a degree in arts management from New York University. These choices show that the lady is an art lover and freedom-loving person.
Not only does he have a great family background, Lee Yoon-hyung also has beautiful beauty and intelligence. She has no business ambitions and is not under pressure to inherit the family fortune like her eldest sister Lee Bo-jin. Lee Yoon-hyung is completely capable of experiencing a fulfilling life like his third sister Lee Seo-hyun, if she follows her parents’ arrangements and does not have a rebellious personality.
Rebel princess
The tragedy of Samsung’s youngest princess involves the two men she loves the most: one is her father, and the other is the man she loves.
Even without being “chained” like her siblings, Lee Yoon-hyung is still a tycoon lady. In any case, it is difficult for rich children to make their own choices and must be guided by their family.
Since she was 20 years old, she had 190 million USD in Samsung shares. There is no shortage of money, no shortage of talent, no shortage of beauty and admiration from people. Lee Yoon-hyung just lacks true soulmates by his side.
Hidden behind Lee Yoon-hyung’s feminine appearance is a vibrant youthful soul. She has a passion for racing and even wants to become a professional racer. She also enjoys many extreme sports and writes blogs to share about her life – a taboo for secretive chaebol families. This hobby was opposed by her parents but did not stop the young lady from pursuing it. They fear Samsung’s image will be affected because public opinion thinks their youngest daughter is debauched.
The tragic love story of an heiress
On the racetrack, the young lady met Shin Soobin, an educated, tall, handsome guy. From their common interest in racing, they gradually developed love naturally. But the problem is that Shin Soobin is just a small, middle-class investment consultant, with a social position far below Miss Samsung.
Their secret relationship of more than two years was revealed by the media in 2005. By this time, president Lee Kun-hee knew that his daughter was in love with a “poor” guy and immediately protested harshly. .
In fact, Lee Kun-hee’s resistance partly comes from his love for his child and excessive worry. At that time, Lee Bo-jin – the eldest daughter of the Samsung family was suffering the consequences of marrying a poor man with no qualifications. The husband of the “grand princess” was originally a personal bodyguard. Although he was accepted and even protected by Samsung, he committed adultery, abused his wife, and is demanding a huge divorce fee.
Not wanting the “bloody lesson” to happen again to their youngest daughter, Lee Yoon-hyung’s parents forced her to break up with her boyfriend. According to rumors, the Samsung chairman and his wife also gave Shin Soobin a “break-up fee” to let him leave their daughter forever.
Although Shin Soobin is only “poor” compared to Samsung, he is still a man with his own career. He did not care about money, but agreed with his girlfriend’s father because he could not stand this harsh prohibition. Shin Soobin went to America to cut off contact with Lee Yoon-hyung.
But Samsung’s youngest princess is a young girl in love. She recklessly followed her boyfriend to America, ready to give up everything to be with her love. However, she was not satisfied.
In the early morning of November 18, 2005, Lee Yoon-hyung hanged himself in his New York apartment. Her death was initially announced by Samsung as being due to a car accident.
The fact that a 26-year-old girl had everything but the freedom to decide her life to commit suicide was not simply because of love. Lee Yoon-hyung has had to endure his entire life being constrained by the rigid rules of the tycoon family. When love is forbidden, this is just a “drop in the bucket”. In the end, she was so frustrated that she had to free herself in the most negative way.
