'It Wasn't 'Belly Fat'... A 2.5-Gen Female Idol Who Wore a Bikini to Prove It—A 2nd-Gen 'Shock'

Kim Jo, a 2.5-generation idol and former member of the group Nine Muses, shared an update with a daring bikini look.

On the 19th, Kim Jo posted photos along with the message, "I usually don’t wear bikinis well, but I thought it might be hard to tell whether it’s belly fat or a baby, so I tried one on," via her social media account.

In the released photos, Kim Jo is spending a leisurely time by a resort poolside in a light blue bikini. Her natural pose, with one hand covering her forehead, catches the eye.

In particular, she honestly shared her recent update by directly mentioning that her protruding belly line is not simply belly fat, but a change brought on by pregnancy. Even with the bold bikini outfit, the atmosphere was full of healthy charm and her unchanged beauty.

Fans are sending their support, reacting with comments such as "Beautiful," "Wishing you a healthy and safe delivery," and "We support this brave reveal."

Meanwhile, Kim Jo married musical actor Baek Gi-beom in 2022. In February, she announced the news of her pregnancy after four years of marriage.

At the time, Kim Jo said, "Our baby, whom we had planned for since April but who didn’t come easily. As we were getting a little tired, wondering, 'We’re both so healthy, so why?' I asked my dad for the first time. I said, 'Dad, I’m sorry I’m leaving you behind and going alone. Then please send me a baby,' and on December 17, my birthday, I saw the two lines like a gift."

She also said the baby’s prenatal nickname is "Parangi," derived from "Papa’s Love," adding, "Blue has long been my favorite color, and I really wanted my first child to be a son who resembles my older brother Seong-jae, so that wish was included as well. As wished, the test result was a son."