SEOUL: South Korean singer KCM’s wife, Bang Ye Won, has opened up about the emotional toll of keeping their marriage a secret, revealing that she had to go through her first pregnancy completely alone.
According to Korean media, Bang recently opened up on television about the difficulty of hiding their early married life, particularly while expecting their first child during her husband’s mandatory military service.
“I went through the pregnancy of our daughter alone while my husband was undergoing military training. At that time, I was still young and immature. Everything that happened felt so sad,” she recalled.
“I had to go through it in secret rather than openly. That situation also made me feel frightened.”
Moved to tears watching his wife talk about her struggles, the 44-year-old balladeer—whose real name is Kang Chang Mo—expressed deep regret over hiding their marriage for so many years.
KCM only officially registered their marriage in 2021, nine years after their eldest child was born.
He has previously explained that he delayed the paperwork to protect his wife from being dragged into his personal debt troubles.
Despite the tough start, the couple—who finally held a wedding reception after 14 years together—say the hardship has only made their bond stronger as they raise their three children.
“Seeing us suffer since the beginning of our relationship is painful. Now I can see my wife smiling and much more at ease,” KCM said.