Fans are excited by the news of former Apink member Yoo-kyung pregnancy. On May 31, Hong Yoo-kyung shared the news through her personal social media, revealing that she is currently 16 weeks pregnant. In the announcement, she wrote, “Everyone, a beautiful baby has arrived in my womb,” and introduced the baby’s nickname as “Dangdang.” She reportedly had waited until the pregnancy felt more stable before personally telling fans.
Everyone, a beautiful baby has come into my belly yayyyy. ♡
My mouth has been itching so much because I’ve wanted to tell you all this whole time..! I have finally entered the stable period at 16 weeks, so I can finally do a “pregnancy-out” (reveal my pregnancy) Our baby’s name is Dangdang. It was chosen with the meaning of growing up confidently.
Although I am still an inexperienced, expectant mother who doesn’t know anything yet, I will study hard and try to become a wonderful mom, so please watch over me and give me lots of support and love. ♡ If there are any other “Horse Year moms” (mothers expecting a baby born in the Year of the Horse) out there, let’s communicate and prepare together from now on~! Dangdang, let’s grow up healthy and strong and meet soon, I love you
She also posted ultrasound photos on her social media. Fans got a closer look at what’s happening next. Hong Yoo-kyung explained that the nickname “Dangdang” reflects her hope that the baby will grow up bold and confident.
At 16 weeks pregnant, her expected due date is around November 2026. The update quickly caught the attention of fans who still remember her as one of Apink’s original members from the group’s 2011 debut. Former Apink member Hong Yoo-kyung married on October 14, 2023. She held her wedding ceremony with a non-celebrity dermatologist at the Grand Hyatt Seoul.
Hong Yoo-kyung left Apink in 2013. But support for her clearly remained strong. Fans have continued to follow her life updates over the years, and this latest news was met with a wave of happiness across social media.
