5 K-pop artists who wonderfully balances music and fatherhood

Any description of K-pop revolves around young, colorful idols who are loved by fans all around the world and are constantly in the spotlight. Nevertheless, a few of these celebrities have assumed an incredibly rewarding role: parenthood. By juggling their professional and personal lives, these celebrities have inspired their fans and revealed a new side to them.

These five K-Pop idols are happy parents in addition to being most loved performers on stage.

1. EXO’s Chen

Chen, a member of the well-known boy band EXO, shocked fans in 2020 by announcing that he was getting married. A new chapter in his life began with the birth of his daughter in April 2020. Although some fans were shocked at first, many have since come to respect his choice and value the maturity he has displayed. In 2024, he returned on his own with the release of the album Door.

2. iKON’s Bobby

In September 2021, Bobby, a well-known rap artist from iKON with a captivating stage persona, was blessed with a child. He revealed a vulnerable and true side to his followers with a poignant statement about his impending marriage and his fiancée’s pregnancy. The iKONIC fan base and other artists congratulated him on the birth of his baby.

3. TVXQ!’s Changmin

TVXQ! star Changmin wed his non-celebrity fiancée in 2020, and the two welcomed a boy into their family in October 2022. Changmin, who is well-known for his powerful voice and captivating stage presence, has been successful in maintaining a relatively discreet personal life in spite of his notoriety.

4. BIGBANG’s Taeyang

Famous K-Pop star Taeyang of BIGBANG became a father in December 2021 after he and his spouse, actress Min Hyo Rin, welcomed their first child, a son. Taeyang, who is well-known for his amazing dancing skills and soulful voice, has found delight in becoming a parent.

5. FTISLAND’s Minhwan

FTISLAND’s drummer Minhwan is arguably one of the most well-known fathers in K-Pop. In 2018, he wed Yulhee, a former member of LABOUM, and the two have now welcomed three children: twin daughters and a son. The artist’s family life has been widely known, since the pair has been featured on numerous reality series that highlight their day-to-day activities and parenting adventures.