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Influencer Kim Ji-young, who’s expecting, turned heads with an effortlessly fresh, ageless glow that sparked envy.
Recently, Kim shared a promotional caption and photos on Instagram, writing, “Finally the weather is warming up. Finally.”
In the released images, she models a calm, refined look in a light-filled interior. One shot finds her in a classic room with a fireplace, casually draping a sky-blue jacket over her shoulders and carrying an ivory mini handbag. Beneath the jacket she wears a form-fitting brown top and a belted long skirt, which together create a polished, feminine silhouette.
In another photo, she stands in front of a door with white molding, smiling with a jacket draped over her arm. The muted top, skirt, and belt give the outfit a neat, cohesive vibe. In a cozy room with warm wood floors and windows, she sits on a brown leather chair and poses naturally. With the jacket back on and a serene expression, she meets the camera in a way that feels intimate and lived-in.
The final photo shows her against a bright wall, holding the ivory handbag and looking straight at the lens. Her long, straight hair, subtle makeup, and tidy outfit combine for a soft, sophisticated image.
Fans flooded the comments with reactions like, “Where on earth did you gain weight?” “You’re slimmer than me—and I’m single and not pregnant—how am people like me supposed to survive?” “You’re so beautiful—are you really pregnant?” “You look even prettier,” and “She’s pregnant but looks like a first love—how is that even possible?”
Kim, who married in February, wrote, “I had dreamed of borrowing the season’s new-sprout energy and being an April bride. But life rarely goes according to plan, so I’ll be a February bride.” She also announced her pregnancy: “A precious new life has come to us. At first I was fearful, but soon happiness pushed through that fear, and now I’m overwhelmed by joy.” She’s preparing for married life with her entrepreneur husband and getting ready to become a mother.
She even shared a personal TMI: it’s the first time since high school that she’s hit 59 kg (about 130 lb). Even with that change, she still looks slim—another reason fans are envious.
Born in 1995, Kim Ji-young started working as a flight attendant for Korean Air in 2016 and later appeared on Channel A’s reality show Heart Signal 4 in 2024.
Im Chae-ryeong, TenAsia reporter syjj426@tenasia.co.kr
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