Yaongyi, the creator of the popular webtoon 'True Beauty', has surprised fans with the announcement of her second child's birth.
On the 27th, Yaongyi, whose real name is Kim Na-young, took to her social media to share, "I cautiously reveal the reason for my hiatus from serializing." She continued, "An angel has come to our family," announcing the birth of her second son.
The accompanying photo shows a heavily pregnant Kim Na-young and her husband, Jeon Seon-wook, who is also a webtoon artist known for 'Free Draw'. The couple is seen in matching black outfits at a self-photo studio, smiling brightly while holding baby shoes and a photo. Kim Na-young is also seen affectionately pinching the cheek of her newborn son, who was born on the 18th.
Kim Na-young expressed, "In these unfamiliar and overwhelming times, we are learning and experiencing each moment as a family of four." She added, "Thank you sincerely for waiting quietly and for your continued support. I will return with great work."
Previously, in 2019, Kim Na-young revealed her relationship with Jeon Seon-wook, admitting she was a single mother with a son. After three years of public dating, the couple married in 2022.
Meanwhile, Kim Na-young was embroiled in a tax evasion controversy in 2023. However, she recently contested the National Tax Service's tax imposition and won the case, resulting in a refund of several million won.
Reporter: Lee Soo-min, Ten Asia danbilee19@tenasia.co.kr