Lee Sang-ho and Kim Ja-youn announce pregnancy at 12 weeks

Comedian Lee Sang-ho and singer Kim Ja-youn are set to become parents three years after their marriage. After a long wait for a new family member, the couple shared the joyful news cautiously after passing the 12-week mark of pregnancy.

On the 16th, Lee and Kim personally announced the pregnancy through their respective social media accounts, stating, “After three years of marriage, a baby has come to us. We are sharing this news after carefully passing the cautious 12-week period.” They added, expressing their overwhelming emotions, “Now from two to three, we are preparing to welcome a new beginning.”

The video they released together captured the excitement of the expectant parents. Lee and Kim appeared before the camera wearing hats labeled ‘DAD’ and ‘MOM,’ respectively. They then revealed the baby's ultrasound photo and shared happy smiles while hugging each other tightly.

The couple's decision to wait until after 12 weeks to share the news drew particular attention. As it is common to cautiously announce pregnancies during the early stages for various reasons, the couple appears to have waited for sufficient time before informing their family, acquaintances, and fans about the new addition to their family.

Following the announcement, congratulations poured in from fellow celebrities. Colleagues who have maintained long-standing relationships with them through broadcasting and music shared in the joy, sending messages of support to the expectant parents.

The couple's love story is also drawing renewed interest.

Lee and Kim are known to have met at a gym. Having grown close through fitness, the two dated for approximately four years, building a foundation of trust before tying the knot. Following their long courtship, they have been recognized as a relatively stable couple within the entertainment industry.

Lee first gained public recognition as a twin comedian. Having debuted in 2006 as a 21st-generation KBS comedian alongside his twin brother Lee Sang-min, he built a strong presence in the industry through comedy that leaned into their similar appearances.

While Lee was primarily active in variety and comedy programs leveraging his unique twin persona, he later expanded his career into music. He has continued to take on new challenges, such as performing as a trot singer, rather than remaining confined to his image as a comedian.

Kim has also carved out her own path as a singer. She rose to prominence after appearing on the Mnet audition program 'Produce 101' in 2016, and the following year, she began full-scale musical activities as a member of the girl group 1NB.

Though they worked in different fields, the two met through their shared interest in exercise and married after four years of dating. Now, three years into their marriage, they are transitioning from a couple to parents.

This pregnancy marks a significant turning point in their lives. For Lee, who has provided laughter through his stage and broadcast work, he now takes on the title of 'Dad,' while Kim faces the special transition from singer to mother.

The couple expressed their sentiment regarding the new family member with the simple phrase, “Now from two to three.” As a new life joins the time they have built together since marriage, their daily lives are expected to change completely.

Four years of dating, three years of marriage, and now, a precious new life. Congratulations and support continue to pour in for Lee Sang-ho and Kim Ja-youn as they prepare for this new chapter as expectant parents.