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5 K-pop stars who recently had – or are expecting – a baby, from BigBang’s Taeyang to Exo’s Chen to T-ara’s Areum – but who had backlash from fans?

K-pop idols Exo’s Chen, iKon’s Bobby and BigBang’s Taeyang, and JYP co-CEO J. Y. Park, all recently became parents, or made pregnancy announcements. Photos: SM Entertainment, @jzzzindaeyo, @littlemixxkwon, @pafe184/ Twitter
K-pop idols Exo’s Chen, iKon’s Bobby and BigBang’s Taeyang, and JYP co-CEO J. Y. Park, all recently became parents, or made pregnancy announcements. Photos: SM Entertainment, @jzzzindaeyo, @littlemixxkwon, @pafe184/ Twitter
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  • iKon’s Bobby caused a stir with his August Instagram note revealing that he was getting married and expecting a baby, as his relationship was not public
  • Areum of T-ara and businessman Kim Yong-geol had a baby girl in May, while J.Y. Park of JYP Entertainment welcomed his second daughter in March last year

Last month, many K-pop fans were overjoyed to hear that Taeyang of BigBang is expecting a baby with his wife, Min Hyo-rin.

He’s the latest in a string of K-pop stars who have recently either had a baby or are expecting one – signalling a new phase in their lives as they start their own families.

So, which K-idols have had babies recently?

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BigBang’s Taeyang

BigBang’s Taeyang and Min Hyo-rin are expecting a baby. Photo: @__youngbae___/Instagram
BigBang’s Taeyang and Min Hyo-rin are expecting a baby. Photo: @__youngbae___/Instagram
BigBang’s main vocalist Taeyang, or Dong Young-bae, recently confirmed that he’s expecting a baby with his wife Min Hyo-rin. The couple met on the set of his music video for 1am and have been married since 2018. Many VIPs (members of Bigbang’s official fan club) congratulated the couple on social media.
Taeyang and Min Hyo-rin’s wedding was attended by many K-pop idols. Photo: @lyuhYuh/Twitter
Taeyang and Min Hyo-rin’s wedding was attended by many K-pop idols. Photo: @lyuhYuh/Twitter

Twitter user @kwnjyongg said: “A little ray of sunshine is on its way. VIPs rise!!!!!! Congratulations to Taeyang and Hyorin!!! Youngbae with his dad jokes is really going to be a dad soon.”

iKon’s Bobby

Bobby from iKon made a surprise announcement on Instagram in August. Photo: @jzzzindaeyo/Twitter
Bobby from iKon made a surprise announcement on Instagram in August. Photo: @jzzzindaeyo/Twitter
In August, fans were shocked when K-pop star Bobby of iKon announced in a handwritten note on Instagram that he was getting married and expecting a child. It caused controversy among fans, as many did not know that he was in a relationship.