Yuna Kim faces pregnancy rumors again over teddy bears—Netizens say, "Stop it"

The 'figure skating queen' Yuna Kim has once again been swept up in pregnancy rumors due to a single photo posted on her SNS. When a photo of her enjoying a meal at a restaurant was released alongside two teddy bears placed side by side, some netizens raised the possibility of pregnancy. A shadow that seemed to evoke her husband Ko Woo-rim also drew attention, but in reality, no facts to support the pregnancy rumors have been confirmed. An ordinary daily life photo has instantly become another stage for speculation.

On the 13th, Yuna Kim released several photos along with text on her SNS. In the photos, she is wearing a gray knit sweater and leisurely enjoying a meal at a restaurant. Although it was a routine update shared without any special explanation, the eyes of some netizens were drawn to the two teddy bears in another photo. Speculation arose that the sight of two teddy bears of different sizes placed side by side might hold a meaning implying pregnancy or childbirth.

Comments such as "Perhaps?", "Yuna Kim baby?", and "I thought that too" followed. There was an atmosphere of cautiously guessing the possibility of pregnancy by attaching meaning to the small clue of two teddy bears. However, it is impossible to know from the photo alone whether there was a reason or a special meaning for posting the teddy bears. No separate remarks implying pregnancy or official announcements have been made.

The shadow of a man in the photo also caught the attention of fans. Some netizens raised the possibility that the owner of the shadow might be her husband and member of the group Forestella, Ko Woo-rim. However, it cannot be confirmed from the photo alone who the actual person is. As the two elements of the teddy bears and the shadow spread into speculations regarding pregnancy and her husband's current status respectively, the daily life photo released by Yuna Kim gathered unexpected attention.

This is not the first time pregnancy rumors surrounding Yuna Kim have surfaced. On the 7th of last month, she attended a beauty brand event held at a department store in Jamsil, Seoul. At that time, as some netizens saw the released photos and raised the possibility of pregnancy because her body shape looked different from usual, related speculations spread.

In response, Yuna Kim's agency, All That Sports, drew a line on the 8th of last month, stating, "The pregnancy rumors are not true." They further explained, "It seems her body looks different from usual depending on the outfit." Ko Woo-rim's side also stated at the time, "We know of nothing." While subjective interpretations of body shape or clothing led to pregnancy rumors, the agency directly stated that it was not true.

Speculation surrounding the photo has raised its head again this time, but there is no official content to confirm a pregnancy to date. Yuna Kim's side has also not released a separate position regarding these photos. Given that it is difficult to conclude an individual's physical changes and family plans based solely on props or silhouettes in a daily life photo, it is necessary to distinguish between online speculation and confirmed facts.

Yuna Kim married Ko Woo-rim in October 2022. Ko Woo-rim completed his military service and was discharged last May. Since their marriage, the daily lives and current status of the two have received steady interest, but it has not been confirmed that this teddy bear photo also signifies pregnancy. Although one photo has caused a stir, it does not mean the curiosity has turned into fact.

As Yuna Kim's pregnancy rumors are repeatedly raised, some express fatigue. Although she is a star who receives a lot of public attention, the reason is that it is uncomfortable for viewers to see intimate or trivial private matters being mentioned in the media one by one, and both Yuna Kim herself and her family may feel pressured.

Furthermore, since pregnancy and childbirth are very significant matters for a married couple, appropriate moderation and interest from the public and the media are required.

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