[Sportschosun, Reporter Lee Ji-hyun] Model and actress Kim Jin-kyung's social media account was filled with congratulatory and supportive messages for her husband, national team goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu.
After Kim Seung-gyu delivered an impressive performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup match held on the 12th in Korea time, helping South Korea to victory, fans returned to Kim Jin-kyung's social media to leave congratulatory comments.
In particular, under the photo post of her daughter, Dalbami, which Kim Jin-kyung shared on the 10th, messages of support and congratulations poured in, including, "Today's MVP was Dalbami's father," "Your husband saved South Korean football! Congratulations," "Dad held on to the win today," "Dad saved the country!" "Wow, Kim Seung-gyu was amazing. I didn't envy Iker Casillas or Gianluigi Buffon at all," "Dalbami, your dad is the best," and "Thanks to your husband's outstanding performance today, we got our first World Cup win. It seems the baby is a lucky charm."
Other fans also reacted warmly, linking Kim Seung-gyu's performance with the couple's recently born daughter, saying, "Dalbami really was a lucky charm," "He gave the entire nation a first win as a gift," and "Her father gave the best present."
Earlier, Kim Jin-kyung personally announced the birth of her first daughter on the 4th. Along with the witty remark, "I did it! I can never do this again," she wrote, "I'm an overprotective mom," drawing many congratulations. Then, on the 10th, she also expressed her affection for her daughter, saying, "It's already been a week since Dalbami was born. It was pain beyond imagination, but it was clearly a worthwhile experience."
Meanwhile, Kim Jin-kyung and Kim Seung-gyu married in June 2024 and recently welcomed their first daughter.
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