Kim Min-hee Shares Surprising Update After Announcing Pregnancy with Hong Sang-soo

It has been confirmed that actress Kim Min-hee (43) and director Hong Sang-soo (65) have recently welcomed their first child together.

According to sources in the film industry on the 8th, Kim Min-hee gave birth to a son and is currently staying at a postpartum care center in Hanam, located in Gyeonggi Province.

Rumors about Kim Min-hee’s pregnancy first surfaced in January. At the time, several media outlets reported that Kim Min-hee was expecting a child with director Hong Sang-soo and was nearing her due date. This sparked widespread speculation about the couple's private life, especially considering their long-standing relationship.

In February, further confirmation came when Kim Min-hee, heavily pregnant, was seen at Incheon International Airport alongside director Hong. The images, which showed the couple together as they prepared for travel, added credibility to the pregnancy rumors, as they seemed to confirm that the actress was indeed expecting.

Kim Min-hee and Hong Sang-soo have been in a relationship since 2016, after publicly acknowledging their romantic involvement. Despite the significant age difference between the two, they have maintained a steady relationship over the years, often keeping their private lives out of the spotlight. They have been an enduring couple in the public eye, continuing their bond despite various challenges.

Director Hong, who was previously married, has a daughter with his ex-wife, Ms. A, whom he married while studying in the United States in 1985. However, in 2016, Hong Sang-soo filed for divorce mediation with his wife, Ms. A, but the legal process was unsuccessful as Ms. A reportedly refused to accept the divorce documents, thus halting the proceedings.

As of now, Hong and Kim's relationship seems to be thriving, with the couple marking an important new chapter with the birth of their son. The news has certainly drawn attention from the public, especially due to the long-standing nature of their partnership, and many are now excited to hear more about the couple's new life as parents.

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