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[Exclusive]47-year-old Han Da-gam, a miraculous pregnancy ♥Husband also moved to tears... "Thinking of trying for a second child" [★22nd Anniversary Interview ②]

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Actor Han Da-gam /Photo=Reporter Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Actor Han Da-gam /Photo=Reporter Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@

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Han Da-gam, at the age of 47, recently became a mother to one child and has been reborn as an icon of hope. Having received the blessing of pregnancy through just one round of in vitro fertilization (IVF), Han has now shared her thoughts on being a "mom of many children."

This fall, Han Da-gam is approaching what may be the greatest joy of her life. She married a businessman who is one year older than her in 2020 and announced her pregnancy last April after six years of marriage. She is scheduled to give birth to a son named Chaltteok (prenatal name) between late September and early October.

Born in 1980, Han Da-gam, now 47, succeeded in becoming pregnant with just one IVF cycle, earning the title of "the oldest pregnant woman in the entertainment industry," and is now being called an "icon of hope."

Even during her pregnancy, Han Da-gam has remained busy. She stated, "I have worked nonstop since my debut until now, and even while pregnant, I continue to work. Some people say (the pregnancy period) feels boring, but for me, the 10th months are passing very quickly."

Han Da-gam's handwritten letter /Photo=Han Da-gam SNS
Han Da-gam's handwritten letter /Photo=Han Da-gam SNS

She continued, "My husband knows well that I have been working for a long time, so he respects and considers me greatly. Even before my pregnancy, when I was about to start filming a project, my husband would sleep in another space to make me as comfortable as possible. Throughout our marriage, I have felt that my husband has always respected me," expressing her gratitude toward her husband.

When she announced her pregnancy via social media last April, Han Da-gam said, "I still can't believe it" and added, "It feels like I am now stepping into the second chapter of my life." Behind this surprising news lies Han's long-term efforts and deep desire. For years, she has consistently exercised and hiked to keep her body healthy, copied the Lotus Sutra for mental management, and even visited Gongju Sinwon Temple to offer a prayer, showing how deeply she wished for this moment.

Han Da-gam explained, "When I found out I was pregnant, I was so surprised that I couldn't believe it." She then laughed and said, "I never thought I would get pregnant in one try. I had frozen my eggs when I was in my 30s, but after a checkup, the doctor told me, 'You might not need to use the frozen eggs anymore.' So I underwent IVF without using the frozen eggs, and an AAA (top-grade) embryo was produced."

She also shared, "My parents have been waiting for grandchildren but never once pressured me about having a second generation. When I told them about my pregnancy, my mother immediately started crying. My husband was so moved that he couldn't say anything and quietly went into the bathroom. The whole family was genuinely happy," describing her family's reaction at the time of her pregnancy.

Actor Han Da-gam /Photo=Reporter Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@
Actor Han Da-gam /Photo=Reporter Lee Dong-hoon photoguy@

Han Da-gam then revealed, "I didn't realize it before, but now that I have a child, I feel like I lived very strictly. I am very generous toward others, but extremely strict with myself. Isn't my profession one that requires me to be strict with myself? For a long time, this aspect of myself was so familiar that I didn't notice it. But after having a child and reflecting again on my mindset, I wondered if I had been too hard on myself."

In the June broadcast of KBS 2TV's variety program "The Return of Superman," Han Da-gam was spotted hinting at being a "mom of many children." During that broadcast, a doctor responded, "If you continue managing your health as you are now, having a third child is possible," which further sparked public interest.

Regarding this, Han Da-gam confessed with a laugh, "I don't have thoughts about Chaltteok's sibling yet," but added, "Since both the hospital and those around me say I could have a second or third child, I do feel like giving it a try."

She then said, "In fact, what moves me most is simply that I was able to give hope to expectant mothers who are preparing for children. I keep thinking, 'Was I really such an existence? Do people feel this much hope because of me?' It makes me emotional. While I am happy about the unexpected pregnancy itself, it is truly joyful and grateful that I have been able to offer hope to couples struggling with infertility."

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