News of actress Kim Min-hee and director Hong Sang-soo‘s pregnancy has arrived.

On the morning of the 17th, Dispatch reported that Kim Min-hee is pregnant with director Hong Sang-soo’s child. According to the report, the two found out about the pregnancy last summer, and the baby is expected to be born this spring.

Dispatch also added that Kim Min-hee and Hong Sang-soo recently visited an OB/GYN clinic together and did not seem to care about the attention of those around them.



In addition, Hong Sang-soo reported that he recently started driving lessons again in preparation for Kim Min-hee‘s pregnancy.

Kim Min-hee and Hong Sang-soo admitted to their relationship at a press conference for the movie ‘On the Beach at Night Alone’ in March 2017 and have been having an affair publicly. This year marks their 9th year.

Last year, at the 77th Locarno International Film Festival in Locarno, Switzerland, when Kim Min-hee won the Best Acting Award in the International Competition category for the film ‘Soo Yoo-chun’, she showed her unchanging affection for her lover, director Hong Sang-soo, saying, “Director Hong, who created such a beautiful film, I love your films so much,“ drawing attention.

Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com