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Koyote's SHIN JI considers having a child two months after marriage

Koyote member SHIN JI opens up about her serious considerations regarding pregnancy and health management following her recent marriage.

Jul 22, 2026 · Updated on Jul 22, 2026

SHIN JI, a member of the group Koyote, revealed her sincere feelings regarding plans for a child just two months after her marriage, sharing realistic concerns about childbirth and health management. While she had previously shown a relatively passive stance toward pregnancy, she has recently drawn attention by stating that she is seriously considering the life of becoming a parent. In particular, her remarks emphasizing the need for health recovery alongside a shift in values after marriage have provided significant implications for the social discourse surrounding pregnancy and childbirth for middle-aged women.

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Appearing on the MBN variety show 'Someone Else's Family' broadcast on the 21st, SHIN JI responded to a question about her plans for a child by stating, "I didn't think much about it before, but lately, I am considering it very seriously." While not hiding her affection for children, she candidly shared that she is also considering realistic circumstances and her physical condition.

Koyote member Kim Jong Min, who also appeared on the show, advised, "Han Da-gam, born in 1980, also succeeded in getting pregnant while managing her health," adding, "Above all, health is the most important factor in having a child." He continued to emphasize the importance of basic physical strength and managing physical condition during the pregnancy preparation process, saying, "SHIN JI must start with exercise. It is a priority to build a healthy body before making next plans."

In fact, SHIN JI has revealed several signs of health issues recently. This past May, she confessed that her weight had dropped to 42.9 kg based on a height of 164 cm, stating, "Mental stress led to weight loss." The rapid weight change caused concern among fans, making health recovery an urgent task.

Serious results were also confirmed through an 8-constitution test and body composition analysis she underwent. SHIN JI was diagnosed by medical staff as having "muscle levels equivalent to someone in their 50s" due to a significant lack of muscle mass, and she was told that her physical balance was so disrupted that even an InBody measurement was difficult. Accordingly, it is reported that she has recently begun exercising in earnest, focusing on recovering her strength and managing her health.

When Park Mi-sun asked during the broadcast, "Are your plans for a child truly serious?" SHIN JI replied, "I love children so much, but I didn't know how to prepare." She added, "I can't tell you everything, but considering various circumstances, it is an environment where one cannot help but have many worries," while also noting, "Suddenly, the thought occurred to me, 'How happy would it be if there were a child who resembles me?'" This part shows how her perception of family and her values in life have changed since marriage.

Kim Jong Min, who is also currently preparing for pregnancy with his spouse, shared his own experience. He advised, "I was told that I should stop all health supplements and fix my physical condition one by one," and "You don't have to overdo it; you just need to prepare sufficiently for about a year." This is evaluated as a statement that aligns with the importance of 'Planned Pregnancy' and 'Preconception Care' emphasized in recent obstetrics and reproductive medicine fields. Experts believe that for older pregnancies, prior health management—such as physical strength management, nutritional status, and checking underlying diseases—is a key factor in increasing pregnancy success rates and the safety of both the mother and the fetus.

SHIN JI's recent confession is interpreted as an example showing the change in perception regarding childbirth and family formation for middle-aged women amidst a social environment of rising average marriage ages and low birth rates. While the focus in the past was on advanced maternal age itself, there is an increasing number of cases where people actively seek the possibility of childbirth based on advancements in medical technology and systematic health management systems.

SHIN JI married singer Moon Won on May 2 and is continuing her newlywed life, steadily sharing her daily life after marriage and her new life with the public through YouTube content and various variety programs.