Tang Wei announces second pregnancy at 47

Tang Wei, left, and Kim Tae-yong / Xportsnews

Chinese actor Tang Wei and Korean director Kim Tae-yong have announced they are expecting their second child, nearly a decade after welcoming their first, ending years of rumors of break-ups that had followed the high-profile couple.

Tang shared the news directly on social media on April 29, writing, "This is such a big, unexpected piece of news. I’m so happy. It looks like our family will be welcoming another little pony. Everyone is very excited. Thank you sincerely for your interest."

Alongside the message, she posted a photo showing what appears to be the hands of Tang, Kim and their daughter holding a toy horse, hinting at the growing family.

Captured from Tang Wei's social media

The phrase "unexpected news" is widely interpreted as referring not only to the pregnancy, but also to Tang’s age — 47 — which has further fueled public interest. Her mention of a "little pony" has also drawn attention, as 2026 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, suggesting the baby may be due this year.

Speculation about Tang’s pregnancy had been circulating for weeks. In March, the couple was spotted shopping together in Beijing, where Tang’s loose clothing and gestures covering her abdomen sparked the initial rumors. More recently, photos from a luxury fashion event in Shanghai showed a visible baby bump, further intensifying speculation.

Online reactions quickly followed the announcement, with many expressing surprise and support. Comments included, "If she was born in 1979, that’s incredible," "Such surprising and happy news," and "Wishing her a healthy delivery."

Tang married Kim in July 2014 after working together on the film “Late Autumn.” The couple welcomed their daughter in 2016.

Captured from Tang Wei's social media

As one of the entertainment industry’s most prominent international couples, Tang and Kim have repeatedly been the subject of rumors in Chinese media, including claims of separation, discord and divorce. In 2022, reports alleging the couple had lived apart for more than six months spread widely online. However, the couple has consistently denied such claims.

Tang addressed the rumors in a 2024 YouTube interview, saying, "Director Kim Tae-yong is the most important person to me after my parents," firmly rejecting speculation about marital troubles. Later that year, the couple marked their 10th wedding anniversary by sharing a photo together, with Tang writing, "Ten years hand in hand. Thank you for both film and life," reaffirming their relationship.

Tang is also set to appear in “The Brigands of Rattlecreek,” a new project by director Park Chan-wook. The film is a Western about a sheriff and a doctor seeking revenge against outlaws who terrorize a small town during a storm.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.