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Son Ye Jin Shares Sweet Update On Her and Hyun Bin's Rapidly Growing Son

The K-drama icon opened up about motherhood and her toddler's verbal skills during a project reunion.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Korean screen icon Son Ye Jin is treating fans to a rare and heartwarming update on her domestic life. The beloved actress recently offered a sweet glimpse into her routine as a mother, marveling at how fast her young son with husband Hyun Bin is growing and learning to communicate. During a promotional video appearance released on September 17, the star got candid about her current day-to-day life. She gushed over her child's rapid development, highlighting how remarkably expressive and talkative he has become. Her cheerful remarks offered fans a peek into her private world as she embraced the rewarding challenges of early childhood parenting.

Who is Son Ye Jin married to?

Son Ye Jin is married to fellow South Korean superstar Hyun Bin. The powerhouse couple captured international attention after co-starring in the massively popular 2019 television hit *Crash Landing on You*. Their reel-to-real romance quickly became one of the most celebrated love stories in Asian entertainment. After tying the knot in a private ceremony in March 2022, the couple welcomed their first child, a son, in November of that same year. Despite their massive global fame, the pair has kept their home life remarkably private. That secrecy makes every rare update about their child an instant topic of discussion among pop-culture enthusiasts.

What is Son Ye Jin's new series?

The personal update came while Son Ye Jin was busy promoting her upcoming project, the Netflix series *The Scandal*. The video feature brought her together with co-stars Ji Chang Wook and Nana, signaling a major professional moment for the actress as she returns to high-profile screen work. Balancing top-tier acting projects with the demands of motherhood remains a key focus for the star. During the broadcast, she seamlessly transitioned between discussing her work alongside Ji Chang Wook and Nana and sharing the simple everyday pleasures of raising her child. For fans worldwide, seeing the actress juggle major career moves alongside family milestones highlights her enduring appeal as one of South Korea's premier talents.

The backstory

Verified moments, in order.

Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin: The Career, the Romance, the Family

Before the marriage and family updates, Son Ye-jin builds a career in romance, drama and thrillers. These seven milestones trace her rise—and the screen partnership that becomes a real-life relationship.

  1. Romance becomes her calling card

    Son ye Jin — Romance becomes her calling card

    Son stars in the film The Classic and the television drama Summer Scent. Both help establish her as a leading name in Korean screen romance, long before her pairing with Hyun Bin.

  2. A marriage drama brings an acting prize

    Son ye Jin — A marriage drama brings an acting prize

    Son wins best actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for My Wife Got Married. She plays a woman who wants a second husband without giving up her first marriage.

  3. Hyun Bin enters the picture

    Son ye Jin — Hyun Bin enters the picture

    Son and Hyun Bin star in the crime thriller The Negotiation. She plays a police negotiator; he plays the hostage-taker she must confront. Their first film together is a standoff, not a love story.

  4. 2019-12-14

    Crash Landing on You launches

    Son ye Jin — Crash Landing on You launches

    Crash Landing on You premieres, casting Son as a South Korean heiress stranded in North Korea and Hyun Bin as the officer who protects her. The series becomes an international hit and makes their romantic partnership a defining part of both careers.

  5. 2021-01-01

    The relationship goes public

    Son ye Jin — The relationship goes public

    Both actors’ agencies confirm that Son and Hyun Bin are dating. The confirmation turns the romance audiences watched on screen into a publicly acknowledged off-screen relationship.

  6. 2022-03-31

    The co-stars marry

    Son and Hyun Bin marry in a private ceremony in Seoul. Official wedding photographs give fans a view of the occasion without making the ceremony itself a public event.

  7. 2022-11-27

    They become parents

    Son’s agency announces that she has given birth to a son, the couple’s first child. The birth follows her June 2022 pregnancy announcement on Instagram, where she shares the news directly with fans.

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People also ask

Who is Son Ye Jin's husband?
Son Ye Jin is married to actor Hyun Bin, her co-star from the hit K-drama Crash Landing on You. The couple married in March 2022.
When did Son Ye Jin have her baby?
Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin welcomed their first child, a son, in November 2022.
What is Son Ye Jin's new Netflix show?
Son Ye Jin stars in the upcoming Netflix series The Scandal alongside Ji Chang Wook and Nana.