[DiaryPoint reporter Park Bo-young] Soyeon, formerly of K-pop girl group T-ara, is expecting her first child with Cho Yu-min four years after they married. She announced the pregnancy on her personal channel on Nov. 1, their wedding anniversary; reports about the news followed on Nov. 2. The announcement marked a milestone for the couple as they reflected on the years they have spent together. Soyeon shared the news herself, telling followers about a new chapter for their family.
“Our baby will be here soon,” Soyeon wrote, adding an update on her pregnancy. She also included the hashtags “Year of the Sheep mom” and “boy mom,” revealing that they are expecting a son. The brief post shared both a glimpse of life ahead of the birth and the baby’s sex. Soyeon told fans the couple are looking forward to their first child on the day of their anniversary.
Soyeon said she learned she was pregnant while Cho was going through a difficult period after an injury forced him to leave South Korea’s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The couple are preparing to welcome a new family member as they navigate the challenges of his career. Her account places the pregnancy news in a difficult moment for them, as Cho dealt with his departure from the national team. Soyeon shared the circumstances alongside the announcement, looking back on what the two have been through.
Cho continues his career with Tokyo Verdy
Cho left Sharjah FC and made a permanent move to Japanese professional soccer club Tokyo Verdy in September. The club officially announced his signing, describing him as a defender. His change of teams, arriving alongside the pregnancy announcement, marks another turning point in the couple’s life. As Soyeon prepares for their first child, Cho will continue his career with his new club. The couple are facing changes both at home and in his professional life.
Soyeon and Cho registered their marriage in 2022. Her announcement brings together two changes in their lives: the couple are expecting their first child as they mark their fourth wedding anniversary, and Cho is continuing his career with a new team. Both have pursued their own careers since marrying; now they are preparing to become parents. The pregnancy and transfer news together mark a new chapter for the couple.