Choi Ji Woo is now a mother!

According to her agency, YG Entertainment, the South Korean actress has finally welcomed her firstborn on Saturday (May 16). Meanwhile, the statement didn't divulge more details regarding the baby's name and weight.

YG Entertainment stated that Choi Ji Woo gave birth to her daughter on the morning of May 16th. The agency assured that both the mother and the daughter are doing very well and are in good health. Choi Ji Woo is currently resting and recovering.

Lastly, the agency wished to give their gratitude to everyone who has been sending their love and congratulatory messages to the veteran star.

Choi Ji Woo and her non-celebrity husband, who is nine years her junior, and the owner of an information technology firm, tied the knot in March 2018. And in December 2019, they announced that they were expecting their first child. The actress gained a lot of support from her fans for her pregnancy as she is turning 45 this year!

Furthermore, Choi Ji Woo is not the only South Korean actress to have given birth after turning 40. "Jewel in The Palace" (2003) actress Lee Young-ae gave birth to twins at the age of 40 in 2011, while actress Ham So-won gave birth a girl at 42 in 2018.

Congratulations to the new parents!

YG Entertainment did not state when the actress would come back to acting. The last project that Choi Ji Woo made was a cameo, playing as herself while meeting a North Korean fan in the hit series "Crash Landing On You."

Choi Ji Woo is known for the roles she portrayed in many TV series, namely "Stairway To Heaven" (2003) and "Temptation" (2014).

On May 6, Choi Ji Woo posted on her fan club website her penned letter and a recent photo of herself with a baby bump.

She shared that since her pregnancy, she found greater respect for all mothers, most especially when she got pregnant at an older age and during the pandemic. She also expressed that she hopes to be a role model for women who will become mothers in the future.