In the early months of 2024, the South Korean entertainment scene is brimming with joyous tidings, particularly with the announcement of pregnancies and the arrival of firstborns. This marks an immensely precious moment as these couples step into the realm of parenthood.
March witnessed the celebration of this joy by several Korean celebrity pairs. Here are the heartwarming stories of 5 such couples who welcomed their first child in March 2024.
1. Bae Seulgi and Lee Seob
Bae Seulgi and Lee Seob (instagram.com/bebe_sl)Actress Bae Seulgi, wed to YouTuber Lee Seob since 2020, joyfully revealed her pregnancy with their first child. Sharing her pregnancy journey in a video titled “Shy Confession” on Sunday (17/04/2024) on her personal YouTube channel, Bae Seulgi expressed her excitement. At nine weeks pregnant, she affectionately referred to their baby by the nickname Lee Seul, a blend of their names.
2. Park So Hong and Kim Da Ye
Park So Hong and Kim Da Ye (instagram.com/day_erang)Comedian Park So Hong and his spouse, Kim Da Ye, embraced the arrival of their firstborn with gratitude. Announcing the news on their personal YouTube channel on March 18, 2024, Kim Da Ye, currently expecting, expressed immense thankfulness. Their journey to parenthood began in their third year of marriage, having officially tied the knot in 2021 and celebrated with a wedding party in December 2022.
3. Jang Su Won SECHSKIES and Ji Sang Eun
Jang Su Won SECHSKIES (instagram.com/suwonjang)Jang Su Won SECHSKIES and his wife, Ji Sang Eun, shared their elation as they anticipated the birth of their first child. Ji Sang Eun, announcing the news on Thursday (21/03/2024), was met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages. Jang Su Won SECHSKIES also shared a touching moment, holding his wife’s ultrasound results. The couple exchanged vows in 2021, with Ji Sang Eun working as a stylist.
4. Boom and his wife (non-celebrity)
Boom (instagram.com/boomminho)Renowned comedian Boom and his non-celebrity wife welcomed their first child, a daughter, a day later. Through representatives from TN Entertainment, it was reported that both mother and baby were healthy, with Boom ensuring their care. Boom had tied the knot with his spouse, seven years his junior, in 2022.
5. Yukika and Min Hyuk MAP6
Yukika and Min Hyuk MAP6 (instagram.com/yugopa216)Soloist Yukika and her husband, Min Hyuk of MAP6, embraced parenthood with the birth of their first child. Yukika shared the news on her social media account on Monday (25/04/2024), announcing the arrival of their daughter. Having taken a hiatus from entertainment earlier in 2024 to focus on her pregnancy, Yukika and Min Hyuk MAP6 officially became parents. The couple, known for their endearing romance, exchanged vows in March 2023.
The announcement of pregnancies and births among these Korean celebrity couples has undoubtedly brought joy and warmth to the public, celebrating the journey into parenthood. Congratulations to the new parents!
