Kim Dong-wook welcomes first child, a girl named Rowan Grace

South Korean actor Kim Dong-wook and his wife Stella Kim have welcomed their first child. Ms Kim revealed the news on Feb 10 via Instagram Stories, sharing photos that showed the baby’s hand and the mother’s hand. She also announced the name: Rowan Grace Kim.

Birth announced on Instagram, agency confirms

Local entertainment outlets reported Ms Kim’s posts and noted that the couple became parents a little over two years after their December 2023 wedding in Seoul. Kim’s agency had confirmed her pregnancy in November 2025. Additional coverage from Korea and regional media also cited the child’s name and Ms Kim’s photos.

A brief family timeline

The couple married in December 2023 in a private ceremony. In late 2025, the agency said they were expecting a child. On Feb 10, 2026, Ms Kim posted the first images of their daughter. The updates align across Singapore and Korean press reports.

Friends and first outing

Ms Kim also shared an image from a birthday gathering for singer Choi Soo-young, captioning it as her first night out since Rowan’s arrival. Choi is a member of Girls’ Generation.

Career notes for fans

Kim rose to wider fame through the hit series Coffee Prince. His film work includes Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds and Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days, as well as the recent The People Upstairs. Recent profiles recapped these titles while reporting the family news.

What we know so far

Public posts name the baby as Rowan Grace Kim and show close-up images only, in line with common privacy practices for celebrity newborns. Neither parent has released further details. Media confirm the birth date window through Ms Kim’s Feb 10 updates.

Fans and fellow artists have sent congratulations online, while coverage across Singapore, Malaysia and Korea amplified the family’s announcement.