Comedian Park So-young is expecting her first child, approximately one year after marrying former professional baseball player Moon Kyung-chan, her agency, JDB Entertainment, confirmed today.
The 39-year-old Park is currently 12 weeks pregnant, according to a statement released by JDB Entertainment. The pregnancy occurred naturally, following a period where the couple had been undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. The agency described the conception as a “miracle,” noting it happened while the couple was taking a break from the IVF process.
Park So-young and Moon Kyung-chan were married in December 2024. Since then, Park has openly shared her experiences with IVF on her YouTube channel, “Jubwadda Ssoyoung,” resonating with many couples facing infertility challenges. She first revealed the pregnancy news on SBS Power FM’s “At Noon with Joo Hyun-young” earlier today.
Park debuted as a comedian in 2008 as part of KBS’s 23rd class of comedians, appearing on programs such as “Gag Concert.” More recently, she was featured on tvN’s “Comedy Massive League” from 2020 until last year. Moon Kyung-chan began his professional baseball career in 2015 with the KIA Tigers, later playing for the Lotte Giants and NC Dinos before retiring in 2022.
According to reports, Park So-young is currently focusing on prenatal care and preparing for childbirth. The couple has received congratulations from friends, colleagues, and fans following the announcement.