"a blessing from the heavens, age was just a number." Actress Han Da-gam set a new record as the oldest pregnant person in the entertainment industry, proudly taking over the baton as the "icon of late motherhood." Surpassing Choi Ji-woo, who gave hope by giving birth at 45, the public is pouring hot support on the successive "pregnancy come-outs" by stars in their mid-to-late 40s.
# "'47' Han Da-gam breaks the record and becomes the oldest mother.."succeeded on the first IVF attempt"
On the 28th, actress Han Da-gam shared the wondrous news of her pregnancy by posting a handwritten letter on her SNS. At 47 this year, upon news of her first child arriving six years after marriage, she herself could not hide her joy, saying "I think I became the oldest mother in the entertainment industry."
What draws particular attention is her thorough self-care. Han Da-gam said, "Consistent exercise and diet management seem to have been of great help," and revealed the surprising behind-the-scenes that she succeeded after only one IVF procedure. Currently going through a period needing stability and staying healthy while active, she is preparing for a "second life" ahead of giving birth this fall.
# "from the original icon Choi Ji-woo to '46-year-old expectant mother' Kim Min-gyeong..continuous blessings"
With this news, stars who were called the "icon of late motherhood" and gave courage to many expectant mothers are being revisited.
Choi Ji-woo: On the 2020, at the age of 46 she held her daughter and delivered a message saying "Look at me and be strong," and she is currently focusing on parenting and spending a happier time than ever.
Kim Min-gyeong: Recently, Miss Korea‑turned‑actress Kim Min-gyeong also announced her pregnancy at the age of 46. At the precious life that came two years after marriage, she expressed her emotion saying, "I never imagined I would be making a pregnancy come-out at this age," and received congratulations from colleagues.
Jang Soo-won's wife Ji Sang-eun: Ji Sang-eun succeeded in becoming pregnant on her ninth IVF attempt and became a mother at 46. On a broadcast, Ji Sang-eun worried before giving birth, saying, "Who would have thought I would contribute to low birthrate. First child at 46..when you go into the operating room it says 'high-risk mother.' I'm the oldest at our hospital."
# "can handle a second child too"..Lee Jung Hyun·Gummy·Ahn Young-mi became mothers of two at 44
The achievements of the "super moms" who overcame the risks of late motherhood and succeeded in having a second pregnancy and childbirth also shine.
Actress Lee Jung Hyun gave birth to a healthy second daughter at 44, showing remarkable recovery and drawing attention, and singer Gummy also gave birth to a second daughter earlier this year at the age of 44, saying, "She is so pretty." Comedian Ahn Young-mi is currently pregnant with her second child at 44 and is due to give birth in July. She honestly conveyed, "Being an older mother felt like walking a tightrope every day," while devoting herself to prenatal care and receiving much applause. Meanwhile, Lee Si-young, who underwent IVF using an embryo prepared during her marriage to her ex-husband, gave birth to her second child at 44.
# "you should treat mothers well"..a pointed piece of advice from Lee Min-jung
Actress Lee Min-jung, who had a second daughter at 42, humorously conveyed the realistic hardships of parenting and drew sympathy. To fans who asked about her "anti-aging secret," she wittily expressed the hardship of childbirth by saying, "My appearance may not have changed, but I have lost my eyesight." At the same time, with the pointed advice, "Having children is not easy, everyone should treat mothers well," she paid tribute to all mothers in the world. Lee Ha-nee also gave birth to her second child last year at 42.
Stars like these are breaking down the barrier of being in their 40s and personally showing the wonder of life. With Han Da-gam's record‑making pregnancy news, fans' voices wishing for a healthy birth are louder than ever.<
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