Park Hae Soo and his wife have welcomed their second child, a baby boy. The Squid Game actor and his wife became parents for the second time on August 23, with his agency BH Entertainment confirming that both mother and newborn are healthy.
The arrival of their second son marks another milestone for the couple, who have been married since January 2019 and already have a son born in 2021.
Park Hae Soo Becomes Father for the Second Time
According to a statement from BH Entertainment cited by The Chosun Daily, Park Hae Soo was with his wife at the hospital following the birth.
The agency said, “Park Hae Soo’s second son was born yesterday. He is currently by his wife’s side, and both the mother and the baby are in good health.”
With the birth of their second child, Park and his wife are now a family of four.
The actor has generally kept his family life away from the spotlight, but he chose to share the news of the pregnancy publicly earlier this year during an important professional moment.
Park Hae Soo Announced the Pregnancy During an Award Speech
Park Hae Soo revealed that he was going to become a father for the second time during an awards ceremony on July 31.
While accepting his first Best Actor award for the thriller series The Scarecrow, the actor spoke about his growing family during his acceptance speech.
He revealed that the couple had chosen the name “Chukbok-i” for their unborn child, explaining that the name represented blessings.
Park also addressed his wife, who was watching the ceremony from home.
“My beloved wife is probably even more nervous than me right now watching from home, I love her. Daddy won an award. I love you too, our second blessing,” he said.
The emotional announcement came as Park was celebrating a major career achievement.
Why Park Hae Soo Chose That Moment to Share the News
Speaking to Sports Chosun after the ceremony, Park explained why he decided to publicly reveal the pregnancy during his acceptance speech.
He described the pregnancy as a joyful and blessed event and said he wanted to share the happiness with people who had supported him.
The actor also explained that he had been cautious during the early stages of the pregnancy and had not been able to contact everyone.
He said that this was why he wanted to mention Chukbok if he got an opportunity during his acceptance speech.
The announcement consequently became both a professional milestone and a personal celebration for the actor.
Park Hae Soo and His Family
Park Hae Soo married his wife in January 2019. The couple welcomed their first son in 2021.
Their second son’s arrival means the family now has two children.
The actor’s latest family milestone comes as he continues to build an international profile following his appearance in Netflix’s globally successful survival thriller Squid Game.
Park Hae Soo’s Upcoming Projects
Park Hae Soo also has several acting projects in the pipeline.
He is set to appear in Netflix’s upcoming crime thriller Paper Man, alongside Jo Jung Suk and Claudia Kim.
In the series, Park plays Oh Seung Eop, described as the First Deputy Director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Division at the Korea Mint.
Beyond Paper Man, the actor is also attached to The Great Bang Ok Sook and Sad Tropics.
With several projects ahead and a new addition to his family, Park Hae Soo is entering another significant phase both personally and professionally.