Korean Stars Expecting
Actor Namkoong Min and Model Jin Ah-reum Announce First Child Expectation
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Nam Goong-min’s agency NKM Film said Jin Ah-reum is not only prioritizing health and stability but is “committed to prenatal education,” and added she is in “late pregnancy” and is “about to give birth.”
The reports provided personal details on their ages: Nam Goong-min is described as 48 (born March 1978) and Jin Ah-reum as 36 (born November 1989).
Coverage also highlighted Jin Ah-reum’s modeling background, including a modeling debut at Seoul Collection in 2008 and an appearance on “Project Runway Korea Season 2.”
In addition to noting the July 4 premiere timing, one outlet specified the KBS slot and framing as Nam Goong-min being set to air “the first episode” of KBS 2TV’s weekend drama “Completion of Marriage” on July 4.
South Korean actor Namkoong Min and his wife, model Jin Ah-reum, are expecting their first child after four years of marriage, their agencies confirmed on June 18. The announcement came from 935 Entertainment and NKM Film, who said Jin Ah-reum is in "late pregnancy" and "about to give birth." Kbizoom reported the news broke at 11:18 AM KST, quickly dominating Korean entertainment portals.
The couple married in October 2022 after seven years of dating. They first met in 2015 on the set of Namkoong Min's short film *Light My Fire*. Namkoong Min is 48 and Jin Ah-reum is 36. The baby will be their first child together.
Agencies Ask for Privacy as Birth Approaches
Both agencies released synchronized statements on June 18. NKM Film said Jin Ah-reum is "prioritizing health and stability" and is "committed to prenatal education." 935 Entertainment added that the couple is "preparing to welcome their new family member with gratitude and excitement." Headtopics noted both agencies stressed that pregnancy details are a private matter.
The agencies declined to share a due date or any medical details. "As this is a personal matter, we kindly ask for your understanding that we are unable to share further details," 935 Entertainment said, according to Kbizoom. The phrase "about to give birth" signals the due date is very close.
An 11-Year Journey From Film Set to Family
Namkoong Min directed the 2015 short film *Light My Fire* and cast Jin Ah-reum as an actress. The two began dating in February 2016. They dated publicly for seven years before marrying at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul on October 7, 2022, according to Zapzee.
Jin Ah-reum debuted as a model at Seoul Collection in 2008 and appeared on *Project Runway Korea Season 2*. Namkoong Min is a two-time Daesang (Grand Prize) winner, most recently for the drama *My Dearest*. Kbizoom noted he publicly thanked Jin in his 2021 MBC Daesang acceptance speech.
Namkoong Min Returns to TV Just as Baby Arrives
The pregnancy news lands two weeks before a major career moment. Namkoong Min's new KBS 2TV weekend drama, *The Completion of Marriage*, airs its first episode on July 4, 2026. The show runs 12 episodes, airing Saturdays and Sundays at 9:20 PM KST, according to Headtopics.
Fans on social media noted the timing feels poetic. His drama is titled *The Completion of Marriage* — and he is about to become a father. Zapzee reported the show features Namkoong Min as a man trying to save his kidnapped wife, a romantic thriller role that follows his acclaimed run in *My Dearest*.
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