These are the 8 Idol K-Pop Gen 1 and 2 Who Already Have Children, Including Eugene S.E.S - Tablo Epik High!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Fadya Jasmin

Having a partner and getting married may be a common thing for most people. However, this is different for Korean artists who work in the K-Pop industry. In the K-Pop industry, having a partner and getting married is still a taboo subject that is avoided by many idols. This is because news about romantic relationships and marriages often have a significant impact on their careers as idols. However, like ordinary humans, there are several K-Pop idols who have partners and have decided to get married. Despite the controversy surrounding their decisions, these K-Pop idols still choose to build a family with their partners. From Eugene S.E.S to Tablo Epik High, here are the 8 idol K-Pop gen 1 and 2 who are married and have children!

1. Eugene S.E.S

Eugene S.E.S credit: instagram.com/

K-Pop idol with legendary gen 1 visuals, namely Eugene S.E.S, is one of the female idols who is married and has children. Eugene made her debut in as a member of the girl group S.E.S under SM Entertainment. This 42-year-old woman decided to get married in July 2011 with actor Ki Tae Young. They fell in love while filming the drama CREATING DESTINY in 2009. After being married for 12 years, Eugene and Ki Tae Young have been blessed with two daughters named Rohee and Rorin.

2. Kahi former After School

Kahi eks After School credit: instagram.com/kahi_korea

Former member of the girl group After School, Kahi is also a female K-Pop idol who is known to be married and have children. After entering the entertainment world, Kahi debuted as a member and leader of After School in 2009. She officially left After School in 2012 and decided to pursue a solo career.

However, in 2016, Kahi announced her marriage to a CEO of Incase Korea named Yang Joo Moo. From this marriage, Kahi and her husband were blessed with two children named Yang No Ah and Yang Shin On. Living harmoniously, Kahi and her family have been residing in Bali, Indonesia since 2019.

3. Tablo Epik High

Tablo Epik High credit: instagram.com/tabloisdad

One of the members of the hip hop group Epik High, namely Tablo, is known to have become a father. Tablo began his career as an idol with his debut in 2003 as a member of Epik High. Together with his group, Tablo successfully became the most popular hip hop group in Korea through his hit songs, such as Fly and Paris.

After 6 years of his career, Tablo officially married actress Kang Hye Jung in October 2009. His family became even happier after the arrival of a daughter named Haru in May 2010. Very close to his child, Tablo often shares portraits of himself with Haru through the social media platform Instagram.

4. Sunye former Wonder Girls

Sunye ex-Wonder Girls credit: instagram.com/sunye.m

Female K-Pop idol from the girl group Wonder Girls, Sunye is the next female idol who has become a mother. Sunye first debuted as a member and leader of the girl group Wonder Girls in 2007 under JYP Entertainment.

After 6 years of debut, in 2013 Sunye decided to leave her group. Sunye chose to marry young to a Korean-Canadian man named James Park. Together with her husband, Sunye now lives happily with her three daughters, with two of her children named Eun Yoo and Ha Jin.

5. Ko Ji Yong ex-SECHKIES

Ko Ji Yong ex-SECHKIES credit: instagram.com/ecojiyong

Ko Ji Yong ex-SECHKIES is a male K-Pop idol who is now happily married and a father. This gen 1 male K-Pop idol debuted in 1997 as one of the members of the boy group SECHSKIES. Together with his group, Ko Ji Yong achieved tremendous success. However, it didn't last long after SECHSKIES decided to disband in 2000.

No longer active as an idol, Ko Ji Yong is known to be married to a doctor named Heo Yang Im in 2013. From their marriage, Ko Ji Young was blessed with a son named Ko Seung Jae. Currently, Ko Ji Yong works as an employee in a company.

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6. Eli ex-U-KISS

Eli ex-U-KISS credit: channelkorea.com

Former member of the boy group U-KISS, namely Eli, has been a father to one child for quite some time. Eli started his career as a K-Pop idol with his debut and joining the boy group U-KISS in 2008. While still active as a member of U-KISS, Eli decided to marry a model named Ji Yeon Soo in June 2014.

Eli and his wife are known to have a considerable age gap of 11 years. Two years after getting married, Eli was blessed with a son named Michael Min Soo Kim in June 2016. After six years of marriage, Eli and his wife announced their divorce in early 2020. Despite the divorce, Eli still takes responsibility for supporting his child and ex-wife. No longer an idol, Eli has switched careers and now works as a courier.

7. Minhwan F.T. ISLAND

Minhwan F.T. ISLAND credit: instagram.com/yul._.hee

Minhwan F.T. ISLAND is the next K-Pop idol who already has a child but decided to divorce his partner. This man, born this year, made his debut as a member of the band F.T. ISLAND in 2007. In the midst of his career as an idol, Minhwan suddenly announced the news of his marriage to idol Yulhee, formerly of LABOUM, in May 2018.

The couple's household became complete with the presence of three lovely children named Jae Yul, Ah Yoon, and Ah Rin. However, after building a family for 5 years, Minhwan and Yulhee decided to divorce. This news was shared directly by Yulhee through her social media on December 4th.

8. Hee Joon former H.O.T

Hee Joon eks H.O.T credit: instagram.com/sssssssoyul

The name idol Hee Joon must be familiar to fans of the first generation of K-Pop. Hee Jun started his career in the entertainment world as a member of the boy group H.O.T who debuted in 1996. As the first K-Pop boy group, H.O.T succeeded in gaining popularity through their hit songs, such as the songs Candy and Hope. However, Hee Joon and his group could only last for 5 years, and after disbanding, Hee Joon became active as an MC. Making fans excited, in 201 Hee Joon announced the news of his marriage to idol Soyul of Crayon Pop. This couple is very harmonious and has been blessed with two children.

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