[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Hyesoo] Actress Choi Ji-woo has given birth to a daughter, and this news is also being highlighted by the Japanese media.
On the 16th, Choi Ji-woo's agency YG Entertainment announced, "Choi Ji-woo gave birth to a daughter this morning," adding, "Both the mother and the baby are in good health, and Choi Ji-woo is currently resting and recovering." They also expressed gratitude, saying, "We thank everyone who sent their congratulations."
Choi Ji-woo married a non-celebrity boyfriend in March 2018 and announced her pregnancy in December 2019. Recently, through her fan cafe, she shared a message of encouragement, saying, "Having a child at a late age and preparing anxiously during COVID-19, I have newfound respect for mothers in Korea," and added, "I hope expectant mothers who are struggling with childbirth preparation will find strength by looking at me, the 'icon of late motherhood.'"
Furthermore, the news of 'Jiwoo-hime' Choi Ji-woo, who along with Bae Yong-joon sparked the Korean Wave in Japan with 'Winter Sonata,' giving birth to a daughter is also a major topic in Japan. Agencies such as Kyodo News reported the news under the headline "Actress Choi Ji-woo gives birth to her first child," sharing YG Entertainment’s official statement about her delivery.
Meanwhile, Choi Ji-woo made a cameo appearance in the recently concluded February drama 'Crash Landing on You' starring Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, showing her loyalty despite being pregnant at the time.
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