Choi Kwang-je Welcomes First Son After 5 Years of Marriage

Actor Choi Kwang-je, who left a strong impression in the film 'The Roundup: No Way Out', has become a father five years after his marriage. On June 24, 2026, Choi Kwang-je announced via his SNS that his child, whose prenatal name was 'Tteun-geum-i', entered the world on the 23rd.

He shared a photo showing part of the baby's ear and face, announcing the birth of his new family member. As this news comes after a long wait, his feelings for his wife and child were evident throughout his post.

"My wife is amazing for enduring 10 months"

Along with the news of the birth, Choi Kwang-je expressed deep respect and love for his wife. He shared his overwhelming emotions, stating, "I cannot express how thankful and amazed I am at my wife, who endured so well for 10 months."

He also added his determination as a novice father. Writing, "I am very clumsy, but we will do our best to raise him well," he expressed his affection for his wife and child by adding, "Tteun-geum-ah, I love you!! So-hee, I love you!!" Last month, Choi Kwang-je also celebrated his wife's birthday while she was heavily pregnant, expressing gratitude for her unwavering support.

Gratitude to experienced parents

He also left a message of thanks to those who congratulated him on the birth of the new life. Choi Kwang-je said, "I am grateful to everyone who contacted me and cheered for us. I sincerely respect all mothers and experienced parents around the world. I hope all families are filled only with health and happiness."

His sincere message has led to a continuous stream of congratulations from fans and acquaintances. Within the short post announcing the child's birth, the excitement of becoming a father for the first time and the sense of responsibility toward his family are both contained.

Joy after 5 years since marriage in 2021

This joyous occasion comes five years after his marriage in 2021. Choi Kwang-je married his non-celebrity wife, a restaurant industry CEO, after dating for three years.

He had already shared the news of the pregnancy earlier this year. At that time, he cautiously announced the pregnancy and asked for support, saying, "We found out in October last year, but we are being very careful, so we are only sharing the news now."

Choi Kwang-je, who debuted in the 2016 film 'Mr.', has steadily built up his filmography. In particular, he left a strong impression on audiences playing the role of club owner Lee Sang-cheol in the 10-million-viewer film 'The Roundup: No Way Out' in 2023, and has since continued his activities in various works such as the film 'Noryang: Sea of Death' and the dramas 'The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch', 'Pegasus Market', 'Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol', and 'Bad and Crazy'.