South Korean stars Lee Da-hae and SE7EN revealed on May 20, 2026, that they are expecting their first child three years after their wedding in May 2023 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The couple shared the news on social media with a video featuring baby shoes, an ultrasound photo, and themselves wearing hats labeled “Dad” and “Mom” respectively [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. They affectionately referred to their unborn child as “Hea7en” or “Heaven” [1, 5].
The announcement came five days after Lee Da-hae celebrated their third wedding anniversary in Shanghai on May 15 [1]. Marking a symbolic date, they announced the pregnancy on May 20, also known as “520 Day” in China, which phonetically resembles “I love you” [1].
Lee Da-hae, 42, and SE7EN (real name Choi Dong-wook), 41, were longtime partners before tying the knot in a glitzy ceremony after dating for about eight years [1, 2, 3, 5]. Lee Da-hae gained fame as an actress starting in 2001, with notable roles including the 2005 drama “My Girl” [1, 3, 4, 5]. SE7EN debuted as a singer in 2003 with the album “Just Listen,” earning a strong fanbase through his music [1, 3, 4, 5].
The couple expressed their joy in their announcement, with Lee Da-hae saying, “From two to three. Our little miracle is on the way,” and added in Chinese, “我们收到了最特别的礼物，在我们的第三个结婚纪念日。宝宝的小名是Hea7en，希望他或她健康成长，望大家祝福。” which translates to hoping their baby grows up healthy and asking for well wishes [1, 2]. SE7EN also thanked supporters, saying, “真的谢谢所有人” (“truly thank everyone”) [2].
Friends and fellow Korean celebrities, including members of Super Junior, HaHa, and Lee Si-eon, congratulated the pair on their news [2, 4]. At 42, Lee Da-hae’s pregnancy is considered high-risk, and their baby is expected around November 2026 [5].
The couple is scheduled to welcome their child later this year, closing the chapter on three years of married life.
