Koyote's Kim Jong-min, 47, becomes dad-to-be after a year of sobriety; reveals 17-week pregnancy on 'The Return of Superman'

A 47-year-old later-in-life father fulfills his 'lifelong wish' with heartfelt sincerity

Kim Jong-min (47), a key member of mixed-gender group Koyote, is receiving an outpouring of congratulations after announcing that he will finally become a father.

JG Star, Koyote's agency, said in an official statement on the 6th that "Kim Jong-min and his wife are calmly preparing to welcome their child," adding, "Specific details of the pregnancy, including the baby's sex, will be revealed exclusively on KBS 2TV's flagship variety show 'The Return of Superman', which airs on the 7th."

During a recent taping of the program, Kim Jong-min said, "My wife is now 17 weeks pregnant," and could not hide his overwhelming emotion. He also revealed that he had abstained from alcohol for 'the past year' and focused on rigorous physical conditioning to welcome a healthy child, deeply moving the production staff. "Thanks to that strict self-discipline, it seems this precious new life came to us sooner than expected," he said, expressing his joy.

Kim Jong-min previously began a new second act in his life when he married his beautiful 'businesswoman wife' last April. Whenever he appeared on popular variety shows, including KBS 2TV's '2 Days & 1 Night' and SBS' 'My Little Old Boy,' he repeatedly expressed his deep longing and hope for a family, saying, "My 'lifelong wish' is none other than to become a dad."

Because this miracle came after years of waiting and thorough preparation, the public and his fans are also applauding and offering their wholehearted support as he enters the third act of his life.