47-Year-Old Korean Star Han Da-gam Reveals Desire for Third Child After First Pregnancy Announcement
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korean celebrity Han Da-gam announced at 47 she is pregnant with her first child.
- Appearing on a TV show, she revealed her pregnancy and expressed a desire to have a third child.
- Doctors noted her good health could allow for more pregnancies, surprising viewers given her age.
South Korean actress Han Da-gam, who announced her first pregnancy in April at the age of 47, has revealed her desire to have a third child. Appearing on the television show "The Return of Superman," Han shared an update on her pregnancy, currently at 20 weeks, and showed an ultrasound of her baby, nicknamed "Tteokguk" (rice cake).
I want to have a third child.
During the program, Han expressed her joy over the baby's development, noting a strong heartbeat and clear facial features, with some joking the baby is a "copy-paste" of its mother. The ultrasound even showed the baby forming a "thumbs-up" gesture, delighting the expectant mother.
A doctor's examination suggested that if Han maintains her current health, she could potentially have a third child. This statement surprised many viewers, as Han is already considered an older mother in South Korea. However, Han revealed she had completed egg freezing in her late thirties and humorously stated her ambition to challenge the record for the "oldest pregnant woman" before turning 50.
If she maintains her current physical condition, Han Da-gam may even have the opportunity to challenge for a third child.
The news sparked considerable discussion online, with netizens praising her appearance and vitality. Comments ranged from admiration for her pregnancy at 47 to observations about the changing perspectives on childbirth among modern women. Han's proactive approach to preserving her fertility through egg freezing in her earlier years has been highlighted as a key factor enabling her current situation.
I completed egg freezing in my late thirties and even joked that I hope to challenge the 'oldest pregnant woman' record before I turn 50.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.