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Bobby of iKON and his fiancee have welcomed their first child.

According to a Soompi report, the K-pop group's agency YG Entertainment confirmed the news on Monday, September 27.

"Bobby informed us that he recently welcomed a baby boy," the statement read.

On August 20, Bobby took to Instagram and personally announced through a handwritten letter that he was engaged and would become a father.

Kim Ji-won, known by his stage name Bobby, also promised that he will continue doing well for his group and fans.

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As of this writing, "Bobby" is the top trending topic on Twitter with over 93,200 tweets. The hashtag #WelcomeLittleJiWon placed fourth on Twitter.

IF YOU ASK ME WHAT I WANT TODAY? SEEING BOBBY HOLDING HIS OWN BABY! A BABY WHO WILL HOLD BOBBY'S POOH!🥺💗 pic.twitter.com/EiSOjI5Pqc

-- 사랑☁️ (@amberbinie) September 27, 2021

"Bobby was overwhelmed with joy at the birth of his child."

IM GONNA CRY OF HAPPINNESS FOR HIM. CONGRATS BOBBY! iKON ARE UNCLES NOW LOL WE LOVE YOU BE HAPPY ♥️ pic.twitter.com/mxHd882Stl

-- Mal J. (@queeniemalx) September 27, 2021

"Bobby was overwhelmed with joy at the born of his child"

Now look at this when he first saw his nephew. I'm gonna cry😭😭😭
pic.twitter.com/mjhNJXasem

-- Chanyow🆔️ (@gorgeouschanwoo) September 27, 2021

OUR BABY IS NOW DADDY

CONGRATULATIONS BOBBY! WE ARE VERY HAPPY FOR YOU!♡ pic.twitter.com/KVlxiayd6r

-- 사랑☁️ (@amberbinie) September 27, 2021

bobby's baby is finally born 😭 welcome to the world our newest angel ❤

"bobby recently held the baby in his arms. he was happy with the birth of his baby" pic.twitter.com/KuJPme3OlO

-- 쥰빈용 ♥︎ (@byparkjihoon) September 27, 2021

No longer be just an uncle but officially a father. Congratulations Bobby 🌻💗✨ pic.twitter.com/lDWsyaLtUW

-- Buttercookies (@itsbuttercokies) September 27, 2021

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