Super Junior’s Sungmin and his wife, Kim Sa Eun, have entered a new chapter in their lives as they become parents to a baby boy. The couple, who married in 2014, have welcomed their first child after ten years of marriage. The announcement was made by SM Entertainment on September 13, 2024.
SM Entertainment Announces the Birth of Sungmin’s Son
A representative from SM Entertainment confirmed the joyful news, stating:
“Sungmin and his wife welcomed a baby boy today.”
This marks a significant moment for Sungmin, as he becomes the first member of Super Junior to officially start a family. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this news since July, when Sungmin and Kim Sa Eun announced that they were expecting their first child.
A Decade-Long Journey: From Marriage to Parenthood
Sungmin and Kim Sa Eun tied the knot on December 13, 2014, in a private winter wedding held at The Raum in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The couple met in 2013 while playing the lead roles in the musical The Three Musketeers. Shortly after their performance together, they began dating, and by September 2014, their relationship was publicly confirmed by Super Junior’s agency, SM Entertainment.
Who is Sungmin?
Sungmin is a member of the legendary 2nd-generation K-pop group Super Junior. He debuted with the group on November 6, 2005, with their first single Twins (Knock Out). The original lineup of Super Junior included Leeteuk, Heechul, Yesung, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Siwon, Donghae, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, and Sungmin himself, along with former members Han Geng, Kibum, and Kangin.
Known for his roles as the lead vocalist and lead dancer of Super Junior, Sungmin has also been a part of various Super Junior sub-units, including Super Junior-H, Super Junior-M, and Super Junior-T. His solo career began on November 22, 2019, with the release of his first mini-album Orgel. Recently, on August 22, 2024, he released a solo digital single titled YO.YO.YO.
Sungmin’s Profile | |
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Full Name | Lee Sungmin |
Date of Birth | January 1, 1986 |
Debut | November 6, 2005 (Super Junior) |
Position in Group | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer |
Sub-units | Super Junior-H, Super Junior-M, Super Junior-T |
Solo Debut | November 22, 2019 (Mini-album: Orgel) |
Latest Release | YO.YO.YO (August 22, 2024) |
Kim Sa Eun: From K-pop to Musical Acting
Kim Sa Eun, Sungmin’s wife, is a musical actress and model. She started her career as a member of the K-pop group BANANA GIRL before transitioning into acting. She has performed in several musicals and appeared in films such as The Youth (2014) and The Russian Novel (2013).
Kim Sa Eun’s Profile | |
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Full Name | Kim Sa Eun |
Date of Birth | April 8, 1985 |
Occupation | Musical Actress, Model |
Former K-pop Group | BANANA GIRL |
Notable Films | The Youth (2014), The Russian Novel (2013) |
A Special Moment for the Couple
After ten years of marriage, this new journey into parenthood marks a significant milestone for both Sungmin and Kim Sa Eun. Fans have showered the couple with congratulations and warm wishes as they embark on this new adventure.
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