Kang Jun-woo, a member of the Yuk Joong-wan Band, announced on May 16 that he welcomed his first son, Woo-joo, on April 16, according to his agency, Rockstar Music & Live.
In a statement to Yonhap News, Kang revealed, "Woo-joo was born as a very small micro-preemie at 25 weeks, weighing 690 grams, due to oligohydramnios and placental abruption. Although there were significant challenges early on, he is now growing well in the neonatal intensive care unit and has surpassed 1 kilogram in weight."
He added, "It was not easy to announce Woo-joo's birth to the world, and I initially couldn't even tell my parents."
Kang expressed his feelings, saying, "As parents, we struggled to fully accept and articulate our child's birth, which made me feel incredibly sorry and sad for him. Therefore, I decided to gather my courage and share our son's existence with many people."
He continued, "I hope Woo-joo becomes a child blessed by many. Although I still feel a lot of fear and caution, I truly believe that his birth is a miracle. I ask for many blessings and courage for our child."
The Yuk Joong-wan Band released a new song titled 'Today, I Earn Money Relentlessly' the day before the announcement, reflecting the ups and downs of life.
Upon hearing the news, netizens responded with comments such as, "I hope Woo-joo grows up healthy," "It truly seems like a miracle that he has endured with such a small body," "I can't imagine how devastated the parents must have felt," and "I hope he grows up strong with the blessings of many people."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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