Lee Da-hae is 18 weeks pregnant; husband Seven eagerly awaits daughter

Actress Lee Da-hae has shared news of her first pregnancy three years after marrying singer Seven, expressing her excitement as an expectant mother. The news was made even warmer by the revelation that Seven is already showing signs of being a "daughter fool"—a devoted parent—ahead of their baby girl's arrival.

On the upcoming episode of the SBS entertainment program "My Little Old Boy," airing on the 19th, Lee will make her first broadcast appearance since becoming pregnant. Appearing as a special MC, she will share her feelings regarding the upcoming birth and stories about her family.

During the studio appearance, Lee received congratulations from the cast for her pregnancy news. Currently 18 weeks pregnant, she expressed her joy at becoming a parent by introducing the baby's prenatal nickname, "Heaven," which was created by combining her name and Seven's name.

Lee is expected to bring both laughter and emotion to the show as she reveals the moment she first confirmed her pregnancy, the process of telling Seven, and his unexpected initial reaction.

The most anticipated detail was the baby's gender. Lee revealed that her first child is a girl, noting, "Seven has already become an expectant daughter fool."

According to Lee, Seven has recently been frequently searching for social media (SNS) videos depicting the daily lives of fathers and young daughters to imagine his future role. He has been enjoying content that captures these small, precious moments, pre-visualizing his upcoming life as a father.

This behavior reflects the psychology of many expectant fathers. As parenting content and family-centered digital culture continue to expand, it has become a social phenomenon for expectant parents to access parenting information online and naturally visualize their future family life. Seven appears to be steadily preparing for fatherhood through this modern trend.

Lee also shared a unique anecdote from her pregnancy journey. She piqued curiosity by confessing that, unlike the typically auspicious conception dreams (taemong) often reported, she had a somewhat unexpected dream, stating, "Even after waking up, I felt a lingering sense of discomfort."

In Korean culture, conception dreams are a long-standing tradition believed to hint at a child's gender or future. While not scientifically grounded, these dreams serve as a cultural custom representing the expectations and blessings of the family. It is common for celebrities to share their taemong stories when announcing a pregnancy, and Lee is expected to connect with viewers by honestly sharing her unique experience.

Lee and Seven married in May 2023 after an eight-year public relationship. Now, three years into their marriage, they are preparing to welcome their first child. Having stood by each other for many years, the couple is opening a new chapter as parents, drawing widespread congratulations and support ahead of the birth of their daughter.