10 K-pop and K-drama stars who became new parents in 2022, from Crash Landing couple Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin, to Park Shin-hye and Choi Tae-joon’s wedding, and 2PM’s first dad Hwang Chan-sung

Dec 23 , 2022

Korean stars Lee Hanee, Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, and Woo Hye-rim all became parents in 2022! Photos: @honey_lee32 @wg_lim/Instagram, TVN

Son Ye-jin’s bestie, actress Lee Jung-hyun who married an orthopaedic surgeon, gave birth in July – then lost 14kg of pregnancy weight after going on a diet of mixed-grain rice, veggies and protein

Jeon Hye-bin and Lee Hanee showed off their baby bumps and maternity style on social media and magazine photoshoots, while Wonder Girls’ Woo Hye-rim spoke candidly about her mental health on YouTube

Gone are the days where celebrity watchers have to rely on paparazzi shots or official statements to keep up with their favourite stars’ personal lives. Today, K-pop and K-drama idols frequently offer glimpses into their days on social media, building an even closer relationship with their fans. Naturally, hallyu enthusiasts look forward to celebrating A-listers’ life milestones, from weddings … to new babies!

In the world of K-showbiz, 2022 has turned out to be a busy year for new parents. ICYMI, meet the Korean celebrities who became mums and dads this year, sharing the good news with their fans.

Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin

Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, who are both 40, got married in March. Photo: @verawanggang/Instagram

The star couple from hit drama Crash Landing on You, who are both 40, brought us happy news when they welcomed their first child, a boy, on November 27, per Son Ye-jin’s agency MSteam Entertainment. After getting married in March, Son announced the pregnancy three months later on her Instagram.

Hyun Bin was filming Harbin in Mongolia but returned to be at his wife’s side for the big day, according to his agency Vast Entertainment.

Lee Jung-hyun

Actress Lee Jung-hyun from the films Decision to Leave and Peninsula gave birth to a girl in July, per Soompi. She commented on her best friend Son’s announcement post, saying that their children are also friends born in the Year of the Tiger.

Lee Jung-hyun in the film Decision to Leave. Photo: Handout

The 42-year-old actress married an orthopaedic surgeon in 2019. On the TV show Omniscient Interfering View, she revealed her secret to losing 14kg after giving birth: eating a fist-sized serving of mixed-grain rice with just vegetables and protein.