In the glitzy world of K-pop, where youth and vigor often take center stage, it's easy to overlook the personal milestones of our favorite idols. However, some active male K-pop stars are balancing th...
In the glitzy world of K-pop , where youth and vigor often take center stage, it's easy to overlook the personal milestones of our favorite idols. However, some active male K-pop stars are balancing the demands of global stardom with fatherhood, a feat that adds another layer to their public personas. Here's a closer look at those idols who are successfully juggling these roles, including one who managed to keep his status as a father under wraps for quite some time. Eli of U-KISS: A Pioneering Idol Dad Eli, formerly from the boy group U-KISS, was among the first active idols to publicly announce his fatherhood. In December 2015, Eli revealed that he had been married for over a year and was expecting a child with his wife, Ji Yeon-soo. Their son, Michael Minsoo Kim, was born in June 2016. Eli's announcement was groundbreaking at the time, challenging the typical K-pop idol image and paving the way for more openness about personal lives in the industry. Despite leaving U-KISS in 2019, E...