Hong Sang-soo’s Wife Reacts to Kim Min-hee’s Pregnancy News

Actress Kim Min-hee, who has been in a 10-year extramarital relationship with director Hong Sang-soo, has made headlines with the news of her pregnancy. The reaction of Hong’s wife to this revelation has also drawn public attention.

According to K-Star News on the 17th, Hong Sang-soo’s wife, identified as “A,” reportedly heard about Kim Min-hee’s pregnancy for the first time through the media. When contacted by reporters, she simply remarked, “I didn’t know at all. Thank you for letting me know,” declining to answer further questions.

Earlier that day, Dispatch reported that Kim Min-hee is six months pregnant, with her due date set for this spring. Hong Sang-soo has reportedly been accompanying Kim to prenatal appointments, showing a noticeable lack of concern for public scrutiny. Sources indicate that he has been attentively caring for Kim throughout her pregnancy.

A Decade of Controversy

The controversial relationship between Hong Sang-soo and Kim Min-hee began in 2015 on the set of the film Right Now, Wrong Then. In 2016, their affair became public, causing a media storm. The following year, the couple officially acknowledged their relationship during a press conference for On the Beach at Night Alone.

Currently living together in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, the couple resides near Kim Min-hee’s family, after Hong left his marital home in Apgujeong. Despite filing for divorce in 2016, Hong’s attempts to end his marriage were dismissed by the court in 2019. With no further appeals, he remains legally married while maintaining a common-law relationship with Kim.

Legal and Social Implications

As news of Kim Min-hee’s pregnancy spreads, questions have arisen about the child’s legal status. According to Dispatch, the baby could be registered on Hong Sang-soo’s family registry as an illegitimate child, making Hong’s legal wife the child’s official mother. Alternatively, Kim Min-hee may choose to register the baby solely under her name. Actor Jung Woo-sung was also recently at the center of a similar controversy with Moon Ga-bi regarding an "illegitimate child."

For over a decade, the pair have remained in the public eye, frequently collaborating on films and attending international film festivals together. While many assumed their relationship had plateaued, the pregnancy announcement has reignited speculation about the future of their contentious relationship.

As Kim Min-hee and Hong Sang-soo approach the 10th anniversary of their scandalous union, all eyes are on how this new development will reshape their narrative.