9MUSES’ Keumjo and Baek Ki Bum Share Baby Name and Family Plans

Former 9MUSES member Keumjo and musical actor Baek Ki Bum have offered fans a rare, personal update ahead of the birth of their first child. The couple recently shared new maternity photos, marking a warm public moment as they prepare to become parents later this summer.

According to a new report, Keumjo posted the photos on Instagram on July 9, showing herself and Baek Ki Bum smiling together as she displayed her baby bump. Alongside the images, she revealed that the couple have already chosen a name for their baby: Jo Eun.

The announcement drew attention not only because it offered a glimpse into the couple’s private life, but also because of the meaning behind the family’s naming plans. Keumjo explained that she and Baek Ki Bum had envisioned having two children from the time they decided to start a family.

That long-term plan is already reflected in the names they have chosen. While their first child is set to be named Jo Eun, the couple have also picked Jo Bo Hwa as the name for a future second child. Together, the names create a playful connection to the Korean expression geum-eun-bohwa, which refers to gold, silver, and treasure.

A Personal Milestone Shared Publicly

For fans who have followed Keumjo from her idol career into her current life, the update lands as a meaningful family milestone rather than a conventional entertainment schedule. Maternity photos from public figures often become a way to share major life changes while still preserving some privacy, and Keumjo’s post appears to have struck that balance.

Keumjo, who promoted as a member of 9MUSES, has remained familiar to K-pop fans even after the group’s active era. Her marriage to Baek Ki Bum also connected her idol background with Korea’s musical-theater scene, where Baek has built his career as an actor.

The couple married in September 2022 after meeting through the musical 6 O’Clock Off Work. Baek Ki Bum is also known by his real name, Jo Sung Jae. Their relationship has therefore been tied from the beginning to the stage, making this latest update feel like another chapter in a partnership that began through performance.

From Stage Partners to Parents

Keumjo and Baek Ki Bum first announced the pregnancy in February 2026, nearly four years after their wedding. The couple are currently expecting their first child in August, giving the latest maternity photos a clear sense of timing as they move closer to the due date.

The detail that resonated most online was the couple’s already-mapped-out naming idea. Celebrity baby announcements can sometimes focus mainly on visuals or congratulations, but this one offered a small window into how Keumjo and Baek Ki Bum think about family identity. By linking both planned children’s names through a familiar phrase, they turned a private choice into something fans could immediately understand and discuss.

At the same time, the update remains modest in scope. There is no new project announcement attached to it, no public schedule to promote, and no attempt to turn the pregnancy into a larger campaign. The news is simply a family update from two performers who have chosen to share a few details at a major moment in their lives.

That restraint is part of why the story stands out. In an entertainment cycle often dominated by comeback dates, casting notices, ratings, and chart records, Keumjo and Baek Ki Bum’s announcement is a softer kind of headline. It shows how former idols and working actors continue to draw public interest not only through their professional work, but also through the life stages fans have watched from a distance.

As August approaches, attention will likely remain on Keumjo’s health, the baby’s arrival, and any future update the couple chooses to share. For now, the maternity photos and the name Jo Eun give fans a clear, affectionate marker for the couple’s next chapter.