Seol Yu-jin announces miracle pregnancy after 9 years of marriage

Actress Seol Yu-jin has announced her pregnancy after nine years of marriage, following a long and difficult journey that included two miscarriages and one year of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. By sharing photos of numerous syringes, medications, and pregnancy tests, she went beyond a simple announcement to candidly reveal the hardships the couple endured while waiting for a child.

On the 31st of last month, Seol announced the news via her SNS, stating, “I never thought the day would come when I could share news of my pregnancy.” She added, “In our ninth year of marriage, a precious little angel we have been waiting for so long has visited us like a miracle.”

The process was by no means easy. Seol confessed, “After two miscarriages, I spent very difficult times undergoing IVF PGT for one year to meet a healthy baby.” By openly discussing the physical and emotional burdens of repeated pregnancy loss and the treatment process, she conveyed the profound weight of their long wait.

The photos released by Seol include images of her cradling her belly with her husband, as well as numerous syringes and medications used during the pregnancy preparation process. In one symbolic photo, she arranged the syringes and medicine bottles in a heart shape around a pregnancy test to represent the couple's journey and the significance of this pregnancy.

She also expressed deep gratitude toward her husband, actor Han Gyeong-seok. “To my dear and beloved husband, who has always stayed by my side, believing in me with all his heart and making me smile until this moment arrived, thank you so much,” Seol said. “Thanks to you, I have lived trying to believe that the end would surely be happy.”

Seol could not hide her overwhelming emotions as she shared that a new life is growing inside her. The baby's nickname is 'Mango.' She revealed that she is currently in her 8th month of pregnancy and the expected due date is November 26. “Mango is growing big and healthy,” she said, adding that the baby's gender would be revealed later.

Having personally experienced two miscarriages, Seol offered words of encouragement to those facing similar struggles. She wrote, “I pray with all my heart for the many people who are waiting for new life at this very moment. May blessings and miracles be with everyone.” Her message went beyond personal joy, offering empathy to those enduring long waits for a child.

Born in 1984, Seol married actor Han Gyeong-seok in 2017. Since her marriage, she has steadily built her filmography as a supporting actress, enhancing the realism of various dramas.

She gained recognition for her role as Eun Seon-jin in tvN's 'Hospital Playlist' Seasons 1 and 2, and appeared in JTBC's 'The World of the Married' and 'Doctor Cha.' Her career includes roles in 'Partners for Justice Season 2,' 'My Golden Life,' 'The Banker,' '38 Task Force,' and 'Criminal Minds.'

Recently, she appeared as an orphanage teacher in tvN's 'Queen of Tears' and played Kim So-ra in the Netflix series 'The Frog.' She has consistently built her presence by supporting the overall flow of productions rather than seeking the center of the spotlight.

This pregnancy news is drawing significant attention as it marks the culmination of a long, personal struggle. By choosing to disclose her experiences with miscarriage and infertility treatment rather than hiding them, Seol is providing profound empathy and comfort to others facing similar challenges.

For Seol and her husband, who navigated the long tunnel of IVF after two heartbreaking losses, this pregnancy is a reality more dramatic than any drama. Seol now prepares for a new chapter of life: meeting 'Mango' in good health.