Kim Min-hee ♥ Hong Sang-soo: From Affair to Love Child, Will They Officially Announce a Pregnancy at the Berlinale?
Actress Kim Min-hee and director Hong Sang-soo spark controversy again with news of a love child after their infamous affair.
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Actress Kim Min-hee and director Hong Sang-soo spark controversy again with news of a love child after their infamous affair.
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On January 17, Dispatch reported that Kim Min-hee is pregnant with Hong Sang-soo‘s child and is expected to give birth this spring.
The couple currently resides in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province. It was revealed that they naturally conceived the child last summer and are now preparing to welcome their baby. On January 15, they were spotted visiting an obstetrics and gynecology clinic together.
Kim Min-hee received the Best Performance Award last August for her role in Hong Sang-soo’s film “By The Stream” at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.
Wearing a flowing white dress that concealed her figure, she took to the stage to accept the trophy. Expressing her love for Hong Sang-soo, both as her partner and the director of the film, she said, “To the director who created such a beautiful movie, I love your films.” After accepting her award, she descended from the stage, holding hands tightly with Hong Sang-soo, sharing the moment of joy together.
Reports suggest that Kim Min-hee was already pregnant during the awards ceremony. Her loose-fitting white dress has fueled speculation that it was chosen to hide her pregnancy.
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Attention is now focused on whether the couple will attend the 75th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Hong Sang-soo has a longstanding connection with the Berlinale, having been invited eight times in the past.
The Berlinale is set to announce its official competition entries on the 21st, and it is rumored that Hong Sang-soo has submitted a film for consideration. The public is curious whether the couple, now expecting a child, will make an appearance together at the festival.
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Hong Sang-soo has been married since 1985 and has two daughters with his wife. While living with Kim Min-hee, he remains legally married to his wife.
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The relationship between Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee began nearly a decade ago, following the 2015 release of the film “Right Now, Wrong Then.” In November 2016, Hong Sang-soo filed for divorce from his wife, but the Seoul Family Court dismissed the case in 2019. Hong Sang-soo did not appeal the decision, leaving his marriage legally intact.
The couple officially acknowledged their affair during the press conference for the 2017 film “On the Beach at Night Alone,” where they declared, “We are in love.” Since then, Kim Min-hee has appeared exclusively in Hong Sang-soo’s films, maintaining an intermittent career in the entertainment industry.
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