47-year-old Kim Ha-yeon, “Pregnancy? Naturally instead of IVF”

47-year-old actress Kim Ha-yeon has revealed her honest wishes regarding a second child. After getting married last year, she expressed a desire to give her mother-in-law a grandchild, but also acknowledged the difficult reality. Kim Ha-yeon's comment, "If I have one now, it would be a miracle," contains both the expectations and the pressure of a woman preparing for childbirth at a later age.

On the 7th, Kim Ha-yeon appeared on TV CHOSUN's 'Perfect Life' alongside her mother, Kim Hui-song, to discuss her married life and plans for a second child. Having married last September, Kim Ha-yeon expressed her gratitude toward her mother-in-law and shared her worries about "what would be good to do for her." In response, her mother brought up the topic of grandchildren, saying, "After all, wouldn't it be best to give her a grandchild?"

In fact, Kim Ha-yeon revealed that when she recently visited her in-laws, she was asked, "Do you two have no intention [of having children]?" It was also mentioned that during her appearance on the same program last year, a fortune teller had predicted not only her marriage but also the possibility of having a daughter. At that time, she heard that "if she is just lightly nudged, she will get pregnant and give birth to a beautiful daughter," which led Kim Ha-yeon to harbor inner expectations as well.

However, reality was not as simple as expected. While saying, "I did wonder if it would happen to me," Kim Ha-yeon confessed that because both she and her husband are busy, their lifestyle patterns do not align. She explained that because they live in a way where they see each other's faces in the morning and meet again at night, preparing for pregnancy naturally has not been easy.

When her mother encouraged her by saying, "It will work if you try," Kim Ha-yeon instead offered a realistic perspective. She said, "If I have one now, it is a miracle. A miracle." This expression came from a place of being conscious of her age beyond simple expectation. Her mother cheered her daughter on, saying, "Try to perform a miracle once," and the atmosphere of the broadcast showed the earnest wishes of a family amidst laughter.

Additionally, a somewhat unexpected goal emerged: "the oldest pregnant woman in the entertainment industry." Hyun Young mentioned Han Da-gam, who recently shared news of childbirth, saying, "While holding the title of the oldest pregnant woman in the entertainment industry, everything from advertisements went crazy," and jokingly suggested that Kim Ha-yeon could take over this title. Kim Ha-yeon drew laughter by responding, "That sounds tempting." It was a scene that unpacked the realistic concern of childbirth through the playful language typical of variety shows.

That is not to say Kim Ha-yeon is planning active medical procedures. She noted that she has seen many people around her undergo IVF, but after witnessing how difficult that process can be, she and her husband discussed that rather than forcing procedures, they would have a child naturally if it happens. This also shows the reality that choices surrounding childbirth are not simply a matter of "trying." This is because age, health, the couple's living conditions, and medical choices are all complexly intertwined.

Her mother also offered realistic advice to her daughter. When it was mentioned that Kim Ha-yeon was diagnosed with an ovarian age of 43 last year, her mother said that considering her current physical age, she would need to consider various methods if she wants to get pregnant. However, since the possibility of pregnancy varies greatly depending on an individual's health status and medical evaluation, it is not an issue that can be determined solely by specific test results.

At the end of the broadcast, Kim Ha-yeon revealed her greatest wish once more. With the words, "The next broadcast will be the three of us," she imagined a scene where she, her mother, and an unborn second child appear together on 'Perfect Life'. Although she described it as a "miracle" due to her age of 47, those words contained a heart that would wait for possibility rather than giving up. Amidst the social gaze surrounding late marriage and childbirth, Kim Ha-yeon's wish is ultimately closer to a desire to build a family at her own pace rather than by numbers.

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