pregnancy

The hospital's official confirmation was like a formal stamp, imprinting their joy and trepidation at becoming parents for the first time. The moment they emerged from the hospital's VIP passage, even the bright autumn sunlight of Seoul seemed to carry a different warmth. Kwon Ji-yong held Su You's hand tightly, his other hand clutching the ultrasound report with the tiny gestational sac image, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world.

Back at his apartment, G-Dragon immediately went on high alert. He ordered Su You to rest on the sofa, while he plunged into the ocean of the internet, frantically searching for anything related to pregnancy.

“Youzi, look!” He held up his phone, his expression as serious as if he were studying a confidential document. “The first three months are a critical period for the development of the fetal nervous system, so we need to supplement with folic acid! We have to buy it right away! And DHA, calcium tablets…” He read out a long list of nutrient names, making Su You feel dizzy.

“Zhilong,” she interrupted him helplessly, “the doctors will explain all of this; we just need to follow their orders.”

But G-Dragon was clearly not satisfied with that. He pulled out a notepad and began listing items: "Anti-radiation clothing, maternity skincare products, comfortable flat shoes, and..." His pen paused, and he looked up at Su You, his eyes shining brightly, "The nursery! We need to start preparing the nursery! Should it be pink or blue? Or should we paint it a neutral color first?"

Looking at his excited yet flustered appearance, Su You couldn't help but laugh: "Isn't it too early to think about this now? Right now," she pointed to her lower abdomen, her tone filled with an unbelievable gentleness, "it's only the size of a small bean."

Kwon Ji-yong, however, was engrossed in planning for the future. "It's too early! The renovation needs to air out, the furniture needs to be custom-made, a crib, a changing table, comfort toys..." He became more and more excited as he spoke, as if his child was about to be born tomorrow.

This information overload lasted for an entire day. It wasn't until evening, when he nearly fell off the bed while researching "the best sleeping position for pregnant women," that Su You forcibly confiscated his electronic devices.

"Go to sleep." She pressed him down on the pillow, her tone leaving no room for argument. "Baby needs rest, Mommy needs rest, Daddy... needs rest too."

Kwon Ji-yong looked at her, finally calming down a bit, but the excitement in his eyes still shone through. He reached out and carefully wrapped his arms around her, his palm gently resting on her lower abdomen, even though it was still flat. "I'm just... so happy, and a little scared too," he whispered in her ear, finally revealing a hint of hidden unease.

Su You turned around and found his eyes in the darkness: "I know. I'm scared too. But when we're together, we're not scared."

After confirming the pregnancy, the family's first "revolution" took place at the dinner table.

G-Dragon strictly follows the "pregnancy diet" he has collected, and his kitchen is filled with various organic ingredients. He forbids Su You from drinking coffee, eating raw seafood, and any snacks that he considers "unhealthy."

One evening, Su You suddenly had an intense craving for spicy stir-fried rice cakes, the kind sold at roadside stalls, the kind that's heavy on oil and spice, the authentic kind. She just mentioned it casually, but Kwon Ji-yong reacted as if facing a major threat.

“No way! Street vendors are unhygienic! Chili peppers are bad for your stomach!” He refused firmly, then went into the kitchen, fiddled around for a while, and brought out a plate of what he called a “healthy version” of spicy stir-fried rice cakes—stir-fried with olive oil, with half the amount of chili peppers, and with the addition of carrots and broccoli.

Su You looked at the plate of colorful but bland rice cakes, feeling both amused and exasperated. Hormonal changes during pregnancy made her emotionally sensitive, and a sudden surge of inexplicable resentment welled up inside her, instantly bringing tears to her eyes.

Kwon Ji-yong panicked immediately: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Or did I cook something terrible?" He hugged her helplessly, "You can eat whatever you want, let's find the cleanest restaurant! Or I'll cook it again!"

Seeing his nervous expression, Su You's little bit of grievance vanished, replaced by amusement. "It's nothing," she sniffed, "It's just... I'm suddenly being a little willful." She picked up a spoon and took a bite of his "healthy rice cake." It wasn't actually bad, but it wasn't the taste she was longing for.

“Next time,” Kwon Ji-yong looked at her earnestly, “tell me what you want to eat, and we’ll work together to find a way that’s both safe and satisfying.” He understood that pregnancy wasn’t just about getting enough nutrition, but also about taking care of her emotions and desires.

After three months of pregnancy and entering a relatively stable period, they decided to share their joy with their closest family and friends.

The first call was to G-Dragon's mother. When the call connected, G-Dragon took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm: "Mom, you're going to be a grandma."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Kwon's mother's incredulous, tearful exclamation, then joyful sobs and a string of blessings and instructions. In the background, you could also hear Kwon Da-mi's excited voice as she snatched the phone.

Su You also called her parents. Compared to Quan's mother's outgoing personality, Su You's parents were more reserved in their joy, but the long silence on the other end of the phone and the subsequent trembling, repeated admonitions, "Take good care of yourself, Xiao You... Zhilong, please..." revealed their indescribable excitement.

Next up were his friends. G-Dragon posted an ultrasound image in Bigbang's group chat without any caption.

A few seconds later, the group chat exploded.

Loudly: [Oh my god! Really, bro?! Congratulations!]

Taeyang: [Great! Hyorin will be overjoyed when she finds out!]

TOP: […(sent a picture of a limited edition baby sneaker)]

Phone calls and messages bombarded them instantly, a mix of blessings and playful banter. Seungri jokingly declared he wanted to be a godfather, Taeyang shared his experiences as a new father, and TOP was already planning what gift to give. This feeling of being surrounded by love made G-Dragon and Su You feel incredibly warm.

As her pregnancy progressed, Su You's body began to show more noticeable changes. The early nausea gradually subsided, but drowsiness and fatigue persisted. She started wearing looser, more comfortable clothes, and her colleagues at the think tank vaguely noticed something was amiss, casting kind and understanding glances at her when she refused coffee and occasionally left work early.

She had to slow down her work pace. Projects that she used to work on late into the night now left her feeling exhausted by the afternoon. She learned to allocate her time more efficiently, completing the most mentally demanding tasks in the morning and appropriately delegating some tasks to team members. It was a completely new experience, learning to find a balance between career achievement and raising a child.

Meanwhile, G-Dragon has quietly shifted his focus in life. He still works on music in his studio, but no longer stays up all night. He goes home on time to have dinner with Su You, and afterwards they take a walk in the neighborhood, calling it "moderate exercise." His phone's browser history has changed from music production software tutorials and trend information to "pregnancy massage techniques," "prenatal music recommendations," and "how to bathe a newborn."

He even bought a professional recording device for home use, not for work, but to record stories and nursery rhymes. "I want my baby to get used to Daddy's voice," he said confidently, then spoke into the microphone, using his voice, which had sung countless love songs, to gently and slightly clumsily recite a passage from "The Little Prince."

Su You often leaned back on the sofa, watching his profile as he focused on recording, listening to his deep, gentle voice echoing in the room, feeling her heart filled with an unprecedented peace and happiness. The emotional ups and downs of her pregnancy seemed to be soothed by this gentle voice.

One night, as Su You was reading by the headboard in her fourth month of pregnancy, Kwon Ji-yong, as usual, pressed his ear against her slightly protruding belly for his nightly "routine communication".

Suddenly, Su You's body stiffened slightly, and a strange expression appeared on her face.

"What's wrong?" G-Dragon immediately looked up and asked nervously.

Su You grasped his hand and guided him to gently place it on a spot on her lower abdomen, her voice filled with excitement and uncertainty: "Can you... feel it? It seems... there's a little fish gently blowing a bubble."

Kwon Ji-yong held his breath, focusing intently on the movement beneath his palm. At first, there was nothing. Just as he was about to give up, an extremely slight yet incredibly clear touch, like a butterfly fluttering its wings or a tiny drop of water gently splashing, was truly felt in his palm.

In that instant, G-Dragon shuddered, his eyes widening in shock. An indescribable current of shock, emotion, and immense joy coursed through his body. This wasn't a blurry image on an ultrasound screen, nor a doctor's calm pronouncement; it was their child's first active, life-giving signal.

“He…he moved…” Kwon Ji-yong’s voice choked, and his eyes instantly reddened. He looked up at Su You, whose eyes were also filled with tears, and the two saw the same shock and joy in each other’s eyes.

This tiny fetal movement made the little life that existed in theory and imagination feel real and concrete like never before. It was no longer just a medical concept, but a family member who was striving to grow and connected to them by blood.

G-Dragon leaned down and pressed his face against her lower abdomen again. This time, his voice was more genuine and conversational: "Hey, little one, is that you? It's Daddy... Can you hear Daddy?"

This wait was filled with sweet anticipation. They knew it was just the beginning, the start of a long and beautiful journey filled with more surprises, challenges, and boundless love. Their world, because of the rhythm of this little life, became more complete and full of hope.