Lee Min Woo of Shinhwa released a series of maternity photos featuring his pregnant fiancée Lee Ami and her six-year-old daughter on November 1st.
The photos showcase the veteran K-pop star’s growing family as they prepare for their upcoming marriage and the birth of their second child.
The photoshoot captures Lee Min Woo and Lee Ami in multiple elegant settings, ranging from formal attire to casual denim outfits. In several images, Lee Min Woo appears in a tuxedo while his fiancée wears an elegant dress. The couple displays warm affection in the photos, holding hands and gazing at one another while anticipating the arrival of their new baby.
One particularly touching moment shows Lee Ami’s six-year-old daughter in a pretty dress kissing her mother’s baby bump, according to allkpop. This image highlights the family’s joy at welcoming a new member into their household. Notably, Lee Min Woo openly shared his stepdaughter’s face in the photos, which drew attention from viewers and well-wishers.
Lee Min Woo shared the photos with a heartfelt caption stating, “Our Family, our first family photo. I sincerely thank everyone who has supported our family.” The post received numerous congratulatory messages from fans expressing warm wishes for the family’s happiness and future.
Lee Ami is a third-generation Korean-Japanese resident of Japan who was previously divorced. Lee Min Woo met her in 2013 after a Shinhwa tour in Japan through mutual acquaintances, MK reported. After reconnecting in late 2024, the couple began dating and discovered Lee Ami’s pregnancy shortly after. They decided to proceed with marriage as a foundation for their growing family.
The couple’s second child is expected to arrive in December, just before their scheduled wedding in March 2026. Lee Min Woo, who was born in 1979, is 12 years older than his fiancée, born in 1991. Despite initial public scrutiny regarding Lee Ami being a single mother, Lee Min Woo has been open about his commitment to both his fiancée and her daughter.
Lee Min Woo, who debuted with Shinhwa in 1998, has also pursued a career as a painter and held a solo exhibition titled “Purism” in June of this year. The maternity photos represent a significant personal milestone for the artist as he embraces his new role as both a husband and stepfather, as per Korean Vibe.