Kim Min-hee recently gave birth to a son and is currently staying at a postpartum care center in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province.
This is reportedly the first child born from her decade-long relationship with director Hong Sang-soo.
The two became acquainted through the 2015 film Right Now, Wrong Then, and publicly acknowledged their affair in 2017.
Hong Sang-soo has been legally married to his wife since 1985. Although he filed for divorce mediation and later a lawsuit in 2016, the court rejected his request. His wife continues to refuse the divorce.
The Korean public still holds a largely negative view of their extramarital relationship and the birth of their child out of wedlock.
Public opinion is particularly critical of Hong Sang-soo’s behavior, such as his absence from his daughter’s wedding and his continued relationship with Kim Min-hee, which many see as him turning his back on his family.
Hong Sang-soo is a South Korean film director internationally recognized for his unique cinematic style.
His notable works include Right Now, Wrong Then and On the Beach at Night Alone, and he has won several awards at international film festivals such as the Berlin International Film Festival.
Kim Min-hee is a South Korean actress who has received acclaim for her performances in films such as The Handmaiden and Helpless.
She has appeared in many of Hong Sang-soo’s films and has also worked as a production manager on his projects.
