Celebrity Pregnancies: A New Selling Point Amidst Declining Birth Rates

As the era of unprecedented low birth rates accelerates, pregnancy and childbirth have become major selling points for female celebrities in their 30s and 40s. The rarity and inherent blessing of bringing new life into the world have led many celebrities to share their pregnancy and childbirth journeys with the public.

With marriage being delayed, pregnancies are also occurring later in life. This trend has resulted in an increase in infertility, and many celebrities are openly discussing their struggles with infertility and their attempts to conceive. This openness resonates with many who are preparing for pregnancy and garners support from the general public.

Singer Son Dam-bi has recently been sharing her journey to conceive through TV Chosun's variety show 'Dad and Me' and on social media. Son, who has disclosed her IVF treatments, shared on social media, "It was a meaningful trip before my second implantation. Thank you, husband, always grateful," along with photos. She also mentioned the side effects of IVF, such as weight gain, stating, "I gained 8kg."

Son Dam-bi's social media has been flooded with supportive messages. One netizen wrote, "I also went through IVF seven times and now have three beautiful sons. I support you," and "I can't see where you've gained weight."

Other celebrities like musical actress Bae Da-hae and singer and broadcaster Lady Jane are also sharing their IVF journeys and connecting with the public.

Singer and actress NS Yoon-G and musical actress Kim Sa-eun are examples of celebrities who have successfully conceived through IVF and received public congratulations. NS Yoon-G recently shared a video titled 'Third Year of IVF, Finally Tears of Joy' on her personal channel, revealing the moment she informed her family of her pregnancy. Kim Sa-eun, wife of singer Sungmin, also announced her pregnancy after ten years of marriage and numerous IVF attempts, receiving warm congratulations from fans.

Many celebrities are becoming more relatable to the public by successfully conceiving and giving birth later in life. Actress Choi Ji-woo, who calls herself the "icon of late pregnancy," shared her IVF journey on a variety show, gaining empathy from viewers. Singer and actress Lee Jung-hyun, who had her first child at 42, recently announced her second pregnancy at 44, receiving blessings from the public.

An entertainment industry insider commented, "With low birth rates being a significant social issue, there is strong support and encouragement for celebrities preparing and striving for pregnancy. For celebrities whose popularity has waned or who have had negative public images, pregnancy and childbirth have become a way to reconnect with the public."

Reporter Ji-ye Choi, TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr