Broadcaster Nam Chang-hee announces wife's pregnancy
In short
South Korean broadcaster Nam Chang-hee (남창희) has announced that his wife is pregnant, with his agency confirming the news on October 10. Reports said his wife, Yoon Young-kyung (윤영경), was 23 weeks pregnant and expected to give birth next February.
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South Korean broadcaster Nam Chang-hee (남창희) has told radio listeners that his wife is pregnant, and his agency confirmed the news on October 10. Reports said his wife, Yoon Young-kyung (윤영경), was 23 weeks pregnant and expected to give birth next February. Yonhap reported that Nam is 44 and that the agency said the couple were focusing on prenatal care amid congratulations. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
Nam first shared the news on October 9 during the live KBS Cool FM radio programme he hosts. Chosun Ilbo and Hankook Ilbo reported that listeners offered congratulations after he announced the pregnancy. Hankook Ilbo said Nam was looking after his wife's health and participating in prenatal care while continuing his schedule. The agency's statement followed his direct announcement to listeners the previous day. [ 1 , 4 , 6 ]
The couple married on February 22 at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul after dating for four years and six months, according to Chosun Ilbo and Hankook Ilbo. Newsis reported that Yoon is nine years younger than Nam. At the time of their marriage, Nam told his radio audience that he and his partner had promised to walk one path together, the reports said. [ 1 , 2 , 6 ]
Newsis reported that Yoon had appeared in television entertainment, drama and film, and recently left her job after about six years at Seoul's Dongdaemun district office. Yonhap said Nam made his debut on SBS in 2000 and has since worked across drama, entertainment programmes and radio. [ 2 , 4 ]
Why it matters
The announcement follows the couple's February wedding after four years and six months of dating. Nam first shared the news with listeners on his radio programme, and reports described congratulations from the audience.
Key facts
- Nam's agency confirmed his wife's pregnancy on October 10. [ 1 , 4 , 6 ]
- Reports said his wife was 23 weeks pregnant and expected to give birth next February. [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- Nam announced the pregnancy during his KBS Cool FM radio programme on October 9. [ 1 , 2 , 4 , 6 ]
- The couple married on February 22 after four years and six months of dating. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 ]