Kim Ok-bin Announces Pregnancy, Expecting First Child

By JEONG SE HEE Posted : September 7, 2026, 15:00 Updated : September 7, 2026, 15:00

Actress Kim Ok-bin has shared the news of her pregnancy.


On September 7, Kim announced on her social media that she is preparing to become a mother, stating, "I haven't shared much news for a long time. The truth is, I am getting ready to be a mom." She revealed that the baby’s nickname is "Ullu" and that the child is expected to be born in the Year of the Horse.


She added, "It’s challenging, but I am happy and cherishing this precious time. Everything is new and exciting for me these days." Kim expressed her hopes for a healthy remaining pregnancy, saying, "I pray that I can spend the remaining time healthily with Ullu. I will share more news on the day we meet safely. I hope everyone is doing well and staying happy."


Fans responded with messages of congratulations, saying, "Congratulations! I hope for a healthy delivery," and "It feels like just yesterday we heard about your marriage, and now there’s this wonderful news." Others expressed their amazement at Kim becoming a mother.


Kim Ok-bin married a non-celebrity in November of last year.


She made her acting debut in 2005 with the film "Voice" and gained recognition for her leading role in Park Chan-wook's 2009 film "Thirst." For her performance, she won the Best Actress award at the Sitges Film Festival, and "Thirst" competed at the Cannes Film Festival, winning the Jury Prize.


Since then, Kim has appeared in numerous films, including "The Actresses," "The Front Line," "The Corpse Returns," "Minority Opinion," and "The Villainess."





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