Kim Jimin Pregnant via IVF, Kim Junho Welcomes Fatherhood at Age 50

Kapanlagi.com - Happy news comes from the South Korean comedian couple, Kim Jimin and Kim Junho. On Thursday (30/7/2026), Kim Jimin announced that she is pregnant with their first child through in vitro fertilization (IVF). This pregnancy comes after they officially married in 2025 and have been open about their plans to have children since the beginning.

"In 2025 we became a couple forever, and in 2026 we will become three, as we have dreamed. A precious life has begun to grow in my small belly," wrote Kim Jimin.

She shared this information through her personal social media account. The couple expressed their gratitude as their dream of starting a family begins to come true, while sharing the latest updates regarding the pregnancy.

1. Kim Jimin's First Pregnancy Announced on Social Media

Kim Jimin Announces First Child's Pregnancy (credit: Instagram Kim Jimin)

Kim Jimin announced her pregnancy through a post on her personal account on Thursday (30/7/2026). The announcement came a year after her wedding in 2025, confirming the family plans they had shared from the beginning.

She shared that her first IVF program was successful right away. According to Kim Jimin, her husband always provided support so she wouldn't feel burdened during the process.

In the same post, Kim Jimin referred to their future child with the nickname "Ddureupi." The use of this nickname became their way of greeting the fetus since the early stages of pregnancy.

Kim Jimin also admitted that she intentionally kept this news a secret until now. The reason is that she wanted to protect the baby during the early stages of pregnancy before finally sharing it with the public.

2. Kim Junho Ready to Become a Father at 50 Years Old

On the same day, Kim Junho expressed his happiness about his wife's pregnancy through a message he posted. "A little miracle has come to us like a fairy tale. My beloved wife and our baby. A new chapter in our family's story begins as we meet in good health," he wrote.

At 50 years old, Kim Junho will become a father for the first time. This moment marks a new phase in his personal life with Kim Jimin.

In South Korea, fathers who are blessed with children in their 50s are often referred to as "shindungi dad," a term for parents who have children at an older age.

According to agency information, Kim Jimin is currently 12 weeks pregnant and is expected to give birth in February 2027.

3. The Journey of Relationships and Public Figures with Similar Stories

Kim Jimin and Kim Junho officially married in July 2025 after being in a romantic relationship for several years. The couple is known to have an age difference of eight years.

From the beginning of their marriage, both did not hide their desire to have children soon. Now, that dream is coming true with the arrival of their first child expected to be born in February 2027.

Kim Junho joins a number of South Korean public figures who also have children in their 50s, such as Shin Sung Woo, Ahn Jae Wook, Kim Gu Ra, Lee Byung Hun, Kim Won Jun, Shin Hyun Joon, and Jung Jun Ho.

Although becoming parents at a mature age, these celebrities often share their experiences of raising children and claim to enjoy this new role.

(kpl/rsp)