Girl Group Idol Shows Off Baby Bump After Surprise Pregnancy Announcement
There are certain little pregnancy habits that do not fully make sense until they suddenly happen to you. For former Apink member Hong Yukyung (also known as Hong Yookyung), that moment seems to have arrived right around the 16-week mark, when her baby bump started showing, and she finally understood why expecting mothers always seem to rest their hands on their bellies.

On June 9, 2026 (KST), Hong Yukyung took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her growing baby bump, along with her honest thoughts on entering a new stage of pregnancy. Along with the caption, Hong Yukyung shared a mirror selfie. In the photo, her baby bump is slightly visible, drawing attention from fans!
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After passing 16 weeks, my belly suddenly started popping out. Now I understand why everyone puts their hands on their bellies.
— Hong Yukyung
Hong Yukyung also shared that she and her husband had begun looking around for baby products as parents-to-be. “We also looked around at strollers,” she wrote.
Former Top Girl Group Member Makes Surprise Pregnancy Announcement
A chaotic weekend shopping for baby products as parents-to-be. We still don’t really know what’s what yet, but we’ll learn and go back again.
— Hong Yukyung
Hong Yukyung debuted as a member of Apink in 2011 before leaving the group in 2013. In 2023, she married a dermatologist. Recently, she gained attention after making an appearance at Apink member Yoon Bomi’s wedding, where fans were happy to see her update.
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