Kim Min-hee, whose domestic activities have already been severely restricted, now faces growing speculation that her career may suffer further setbacks due to pregnancy rumors.
On January 17, Dispatch reported that Kim Min-hee is six months pregnant with Hong Sang-soo’s child, and expects to give birth this spring. The media shared paparazzi photos of the two visiting an obstetrics clinic together, seemingly confirming the pregnancy.
If true, Hong Sang-soo, at the age of 64, will welcome another child together with his daughter from the marriage. However, because Hong is still legally married, the “relationship” label has stuck with the couple for nearly a decade. Their relationship began after working together on the 2015 film “Right Now, Wrong Then,” which they publicly acknowledged, sparking widespread controversy.
The consequences have put a strain on Kim Min-hee’s career, effectively preventing her from participating in household activities. In recent years he has avoided attending local film industry events, attending only international film festivals. Additionally, Kim Min-hee has exclusively acted in Hong Sang-soo’s films, limiting opportunities to showcase her diverse acting skills. Kim Min-hee collaborated with Hong on 15 works, including “Introduction” and “The Woman Who Ran.” Hong Sang-soo’s latest work, potentially set to be invited to the Berlin International Film Festival, marks their sixteenth project together.
Although Kim Min-hee’s performances in these works have received critical acclaim, fans complain that her talent is limited to Hong’s films. Once a sought-after fashion icon, Kim Min-hee transitioned from modeling to acting, initially facing criticism for her skills but later overcoming it to build a solid filmography. This evolution has fueled frustration among fans who feel his artistic growth is limited by his exclusive collaboration with Hong Sang-soo. The pregnancy rumors have only amplified concerns that her career may now come to a complete halt at a time when she could have reached new heights.
Meanwhile, Hong Sang-soo, who married in 1985 and has a wife and daughter, continues to face backlash for his relationship with Kim Min-hee. Despite openly admitting the affair, the director has not finalized the divorce. Kim Min-hee, for her part, has distanced herself from public interactions, focusing exclusively on Hong’s projects. The couple reportedly lives together, but their relationship remains a controversial topic due to Hong’s unresolved marital status.
