TV personality Lucky welcomes first child with wife

Captured from Lucky's social media

Lucky, a well-known television personality in Korea, has become a father.

Lucky welcomed his first daughter, Rahi, at around 1 p.m. on Jan. 6. Both mother and child are reported to be in good health.

On Wednesday, the day after the birth, Lucky shared the joyful news by posting a photo of his daughter, Rahi, on social media. The image, which combined childhood photos of Lucky and his wife, Hye-eun, with photos of their newborn daughter, drew warm reactions.

Lucky expressed his overwhelming emotions, saying, “We welcome our precious gift, daughter Rahi, who came to Hye-eun and Lucky,” and that “They say life gains meaning only when you embrace someone. Thank you so much for coming to us.” He further revealed his deep affection for his daughter by saying, “Mom and Dad love you with all our hearts and we’ll always be there to protect you.”

Lucky has long been beloved by viewers, frequently coming across on television as a devoted husband and a responsible family man. Having shared candid stories about family life since his marriage, he has earned public sympathy, and congratulations have poured in following the news of his daughter’s birth.

Earlier on Saturday, Lucky appeared on JTBC’s variety show "Knowing Bros" where he drew attention by candidly sharing sweet episodes from his newlywed life. Expressing affection for his marriage to his Korean wife, he said, “I think I made the right choice,” delighting viewers with his signature cheerful wit and bringing pleasant laughter.

Lucky is also set to share his married life for the first time on TV Chosun’s "Lovers of Joseon," which is scheduled to air on Jan. 12. Fans are eagerly anticipating glimpses of his newlywed life and a new side of him as a father.

Lucky first came to Korea in 1996 and worked as a tour guide before gaining recognition through appearances in dramas and variety programs such as "Rustic Period," "Abnormal Summit," and "Hey! First Time in Korea?"

He married his Korean wife, former flight attendant Hye-eun, at Sebitseom along the Han River in September last year. At the time, he also announced that his fiancée was expecting, receiving widespread congratulations.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.