On July 22, Chinese actress Tang Wei shared a close-up photo of a family of four holding hands in her circle of friends, announcing the birth of her second child. This marks a decade since she and 56-year-old South Korean director Kim Tae-yong welcomed their daughter Summer in 2016, completing the Chinese character “好” (“hǎo” in Chinese pinyin) together.
Tang Wei, who is 46 this year, posted a photo showing the hands of a family of four tightly clasped and a painting titled “Little Pony” created by her father, Tang Yuming, for the newborn. She also wrote in the voice of her 10-year-old daughter Summer, saying, “Let’s start a journey of four together!” The news quickly spread across major media platforms and soared to the top of trending topics on Weibo, garnering much attention and well-wishes.
Tang Wei and Kim Tae-yong met during the filming of the movie “Late Autumn” and got married in 2014. They welcomed their daughter Summer in Hong Kong in 2016.
On April 29 this year, Tang Wei shared a painting of a little pony on her social media and openly admitted to expecting their second child. She wrote, “Yes, a big surprise indeed, of course very happy, more little ponies will be added to the family, we are all looking forward to it.”
Prior to this, in late April, Tang Wei was photographed with a slightly protruding belly while shopping with her husband, sparking speculations about her pregnancy. Facing the attention, Tang Wei did not conceal the news but chose to announce it publicly at the earliest opportunity.
To focus on preparing for conception and postpartum care, Tang Wei previously announced a temporary halt to accepting fan mail and even cut her long hair into a neat short style. In early June this year, a netizen spotted Kim Tae-yong at Beijing airport with a large amount of luggage, escorting his wife to Hong Kong for childbirth.
Tang Wei obtained Hong Kong residency through the “Quality Migrant Admission Scheme” as early as 2008, familiar with the local medical resources and privacy protection. Successfully giving birth this time not only allowed her to complete advanced maternal age childbirth at 46, but also fulfilled the couple’s 12-year marriage dream of having both a son and a daughter, forming the auspicious character “好.”
Their elder daughter Summer who is now 10 years old, showed great excitement about the arrival of her little brother. Many netizens noticed that Tang Wei did not announce the good news using her own identity but chose to speak through her daughter. This approach is seen as caring for the emotional well-being of the eldest child, making Summer the “spokesperson” for the announcement.
In the shared photo of holding hands, the four hands are layered on top of each other: the father’s hand supporting from the bottom, the mother’s hand wrapping around the middle, and Summer’s hand firmly holding her little brother’s hand. This composition indicates that Summer is not just a bystander but actively welcoming her brother as a big sister. Many fans expressed envy and blessings for Summer’s reaction: “From a couple to a family of three, and now to a family of four, sister Summer’s ‘start immediately’ adds a sense of ritual to the whole family.”
As a prominent actress in the Chinese film industry, Tang Wei has always maintained her own pace in both career and personal life. In 2022, she swept major film festivals in South Korea with the film “The Decision to Break Up” directed by Park Chan-wook, becoming the first foreign actress to achieve a grand slam of South Korea’s top three awards, reaching a new peak in her acting career.
However, outside of acting, Tang Wei has always stayed away from variety shows and hype. She once chose to fade away from the bustling city and settle in a rural area of South Korea with her husband, engaging in activities like farming and raising chickens, placing her focus on family companionship and a peaceful life.
Now, at the age of 46, Tang Wei has welcomed another child, not only fulfilling her wish for a son and a daughter but also showcasing her mastery of life once again. Netizens have flooded comments with congratulations: “Congratulations on making a ‘good’ character, Tang Tang!” “Never restricted by age, always living at your own pace, this is true elegance.”