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Song Joong Ki is expecting second child
Song Joong Ki is expecting second child
South Korean star Song Joong Ki is expecting his second child with his wife, British actress Katy Louise Saunders.
South Korean star Song Joong Ki is expecting his second child with his wife, British actress Katy Louise Saunders.
In a report by several South Korean entertainment websites, the 39-year-old confirmed his 40-year-old wife’s pregnancy, a year after they welcomed their first son. The actor’s agency, High Zium Studio, also released a statement confirming the news.
In a report by several South Korean entertainment websites, the 39-year-old confirmed his 40-year-old wife’s pregnancy, a year after they welcomed their first son. The actor’s agency, High Zium Studio, also released a statement confirming the news.
“Song Joong Ki will become a father to two children. The expected date of birth is part of his private life so it will be difficult to comment on,” the agency said on South Korea’s Maeil Kyungjae Media Group website.
“Song Joong Ki will become a father to two children. The expected date of birth is part of his private life so it will be difficult to comment on,” the agency said on South Korea’s Maeil Kyungjae Media Group website.
In January last year, Joong Ki announced that he and his then-girlfriend now-wife, Katy, had already tied the knot and are expecting their first child through a letter to his fans.
In January last year, Joong Ki announced that he and his then-girlfriend now-wife, Katy, had already tied the knot and are expecting their first child through a letter to his fans.
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“Hello. This is Joong Ki. Today, I am greeting you because I want to share a promise that is more happy and valuable to me than anything. I have promised to continue life together with Katy Louise Saunders, who has been by my side supporting me and who I have spent valuable time with while cherishing each other,” he wrote in his statement as translated by South Korean entertainment site Soompi.
“Hello. This is Joong Ki. Today, I am greeting you because I want to share a promise that is more happy and valuable to me than anything. I have promised to continue life together with Katy Louise Saunders, who has been by my side supporting me and who I have spent valuable time with while cherishing each other,” he wrote in his statement as translated by South Korean entertainment site Soompi.
The announcement was a month after he confirmed his relationship with Katy in December 2022.
The announcement was a month after he confirmed his relationship with Katy in December 2022.
The couple then welcomed their first child in June 2023, as confirmed by Joong Ki’s agency and his letter to his fans.
The couple then welcomed their first child in June 2023, as confirmed by Joong Ki’s agency and his letter to his fans.
“Today, I came here to greet you because I have one more piece of news that feels like a dream, and I wanted to be the first to tell you. Right now, I’m in Italy. Here, in my wife’s hometown of Rome, we happened to welcome our baby. It’s a healthy son… and both the baby and his mother… are in very good health." he said.
“Today, I came here to greet you because I have one more piece of news that feels like a dream, and I wanted to be the first to tell you. Right now, I’m in Italy. Here, in my wife’s hometown of Rome, we happened to welcome our baby. It’s a healthy son… and both the baby and his mother… are in very good health." he said.
As we welcomed [our child] in good health and joy, I am taking care of my family very happily, with a grateful heart," he added.
As we welcomed [our child] in good health and joy, I am taking care of my family very happily, with a grateful heart," he added.
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He then extended his gratitude to his fans who showed support for their family in this new chapter of their lives.
He then extended his gratitude to his fans who showed support for their family in this new chapter of their lives.
"I think [our son] is the most precious gift to have found its way to us, a married couple whose biggest dream all our lives was to start a happy family. And I think it’s thanks to the many people who gave us their support that such a happy day has found us. Thank you," he said.
"I think [our son] is the most precious gift to have found its way to us, a married couple whose biggest dream all our lives was to start a happy family. And I think it’s thanks to the many people who gave us their support that such a happy day has found us. Thank you," he said.
Four months later, during his promotion for his film Hopeless, Joong Ki also shared an update on his journey as a new parent to his eldest child.
Four months later, during his promotion for his film Hopeless, Joong Ki also shared an update on his journey as a new parent to his eldest child.
In the translated interview from JTBC Newsroom, the actor told anchor Kang Ji-young how his son resembles his physical features.
In the translated interview from JTBC Newsroom, the actor told anchor Kang Ji-young how his son resembles his physical features.
He proudly said that the most common thing he hears is that their lips are very similar.
He proudly said that the most common thing he hears is that their lips are very similar.
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The Vincenzo star also talked about how he and his wife, British former actress Katy Louise Saunders, feel as first-time parents.
The Vincenzo star also talked about how he and his wife, British former actress Katy Louise Saunders, feel as first-time parents.
He said: “I think my wife and I are very courageous and doing well together. So I am very happy these days.”
He said: “I think my wife and I are very courageous and doing well together. So I am very happy these days.”
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