Actor Namkoong Min And Wife Jin A-reum Expecting First Child After Four Years Of Marriage

The beloved South Korean star couple, actor Namkoong Min and model-actress Jin A-reum, have shared the wonderful news that they are officially expecting their very first child. According to an exclusive media report published on the morning of June 18, 2026, the couple is currently preparing to welcome a new member into their family. Entertainment industry insiders revealed that Jin A-reum is currently in the late stages of her pregnancy, with her official delivery date just around the corner.

Actor Namkoong Min and Wife Jin A-reum Expecting First Child / SNS

A Precious New Life After a Decade Together

Shortly after the initial reports surfaced, Namkoong Min’s management agency, 935 Entertainment, released a warm statement to formally confirm the exciting news to the public:

“A precious new life has officially found its way to Namkoong Min and Jin A-reum. The couple is currently preparing to welcome their new family member with immense gratitude and fluttering hearts. They are heavily prioritizing health and rest during this time. Because this involves a deeply personal area of their private lives, we kindly ask for your understanding regarding our inability to share more specific details.”

The upcoming birth marks a beautiful new chapter for the couple, who will become parents for the first time after four years of marriage. The love story between the 48-year-old actor and the 37-year-old model initially began eleven years ago back in 2015. The two first met on the set of the indie mystery film Light My Fire, which Namkoong Min was directing at the time and where Jin A-reum was cast as an actress. The pair publicly confirmed their romantic relationship in 2016 and dated for seven years before holding a beautiful, star-studded wedding ceremony in October 2022.

Actor Namkoong Min and Wife Jin A-reum Expecting First Child / SNS

A Double Celebration with His Big Return to Television

The joyful baby news has brought a double wave of celebrations for Namkoong Min, as it perfectly coincides with his highly anticipated return to the small screen. The award-winning actor is set to star as the main lead in the upcoming KBS 2TV weekend crime-thriller series The Marriage Plan (originally titled The Completion of Marriage), which is officially scheduled to premiere its first episode on July 4, 2026, at 9:20 PM (KST).

The dark, suspenseful series marks Namkoong Min’s grand return to the KBS broadcasting network after nearly seven years. In the highly anticipated drama, he plays the role of Kang Tae-ju, a highly skilled neurosurgeon whose stable life is completely turned upside down after he unexpectedly becomes entangled in a dangerous criminal mystery right after asking his wife for a divorce. Co-starring alongside talented actress Lee Seol, the series has already built massive hype online after releasing intense promotional stills showing Namkoong Min delivering a powerful, emotional performance. With both a brand-new television project and a newborn baby arriving next month, July is shaping up to be an unforgettable milestone month for the veteran actor.