A newborn boy has been born to Korean actor Song Joong-ki and his wife Katy Louise Saunders. The 'Vincenzo' actor announced the good news in a message on his online fan café, according to Yonhap news agency. "I finally met the baby in Rome, my wife's hometown. He is a healthy son," Song posted, adding a photo of the baby holding his finger. Wednesday saw the release of a statement from Song Joong Ki's agency that said, "Song Joong Ki became the father of a baby boy in Italy." The actor immediately informed his admirers of the good news in a touching letter sent to his fan club. Additionally, he published the first image of his infant gripping a finger."He is the most precious present to our couple, whose biggest dream is to make a happy family," he added. He also thanked fans for their support and mentioned that he will return with "wonderful works." "Here, in my wife’s hometown of Rome, we happened to welcome our baby. It’s a healthy son.. and both the baby and his mother… are in very good health. As we welcomed [our child] in good health and joy, I am taking care of my family very happily, with a grateful heart. He mentioned, "I'll come back with wonderful works, living up to who I am and my status as an actor." Song was recently accompanied by Saunders when he attended the Cannes Film Festival in May for his new movie "Hopeless" and moved to Italy to prepare for the baby's birth. Song Joong Ki stunned his followers in January 2023 by announcing his marriage to Katy and that the two of them are expecting a kid. Song Joong-ki is well-known for his parts in Korean dramas like Deep Rooted Tree and Sungkyunkwan Scandal. When 'Crash Landing On You' Star Son Ye-Jin Said She Would Like To Buy BTS A Meal Mother of ASTRO's Moonbin requests that rumours about the late K-pop idol be put to rest Let's all celebrate BTS's tenth anniversary