The former UFC star and his wife open up about life with a growing family, parenting, and why they’re excited to welcome another little fighter into the world.
Former UFC welterweight standout Dong Hyun Kim may have spent years fighting inside the Octagon, but these days his toughest opponent might just be keeping up with three energetic kids.
In a recent video on the Gwanjong Un-ni YouTube channel, hosted by entertainer Ji Hye Lee, Dong Hyun Kim and his wife Ha Yul Song welcomed viewers into their home for an honest, and often hilarious, conversation about family life. The biggest surprise? They’re expecting baby number four.
The couple revealed that their newest addition, due later this year, will be a boy, giving the Kim family the perfect lineup: two sons and two daughters.
A House Full of Love… and Plenty of Energy
The interview was originally meant to spotlight Ha Yul Song, but anyone who knows Dong Hyun Kim probably isn’t surprised that he couldn’t help chiming in throughout the conversation.
From joking about parenting to sharing stories from home, the couple’s chemistry made it easy to see why fans have fallen in love with their family content.
Despite juggling television appearances, coaching at Havas MMA, YouTube projects, and a busy schedule, Dong Hyun has fully embraced life as a hands-on dad. He even admitted that he often takes the kids out on his own so his wife can enjoy some well-deserved time to herself.
Honestly, that’s championship-level teamwork.
Parenting Is Another Kind of Training Camp
One of the more interesting moments came when Dong Hyun compared raising children to preparing for a fight.
He believes parenting isn’t something people naturally master, it has to be learned.
Instead of assuming he’ll figure everything out on instinct, he regularly watches parenting videos and studies different approaches to raising children. Whether it’s understanding child psychology or learning better ways to communicate, he’s constantly looking for ways to improve.
It turns out the former UFC contender still loves studying tape, these days, it’s just parenting advice instead of fight footage.
No Timeouts… Just Push-Ups
Of course, fans also got a glimpse into how “Stun Gun” handles discipline at home.
Dong Hyun explained that he doesn’t believe in hitting his children. Instead, if they seriously misbehave, they’re assigned push-ups.
The funny part?
He joked that because his kids inherited plenty of athleticism, the punishment sometimes isn’t much of a punishment at all.
Apparently, good genetics can make parenting just a little more complicated.
Clearing Up the Vasectomy Story
The couple also laughed about one rumor that has already started making the rounds online.
During the interview, the hosts joked about how unbelievable it would have been if Ha Yul became pregnant after Dong Hyun had undergone a vasectomy.
Dong Hyun quickly cleared things up.
The procedure happened after they learned they were expecting their fourth child—not before.
So no miracle medical mystery here, just some very unfortunate internet assumptions.
Four Kids Was Always About Family
Beyond the laughs, one message came through clearly.
Dong Hyun said he believes siblings become lifelong teammates, supporting one another long after their parents are gone. That belief played a big role in the couple’s decision to continue growing their family.
He also made it clear that decisions about having children ultimately belong to his wife, explaining that pregnancy is something she experiences physically, so her opinion always comes first.
Looking Ahead
While Korean MMA fans know Dong Hyun Kim as one of the country’s greatest fighters, interviews like this remind us that his biggest priority today isn’t winning championships, it’s building a happy home.
With another baby boy arriving later this year, the Kim household is about to become even busier. Between two sons, two daughters, television schedules, YouTube filming, and Havas MMA, life probably won’t be slowing down anytime soon.
Something tells us Dong Hyun wouldn’t have it any other way.
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