Maeda Atsuko and husband Katsuji Ryo welcome a baby boy

Last July, former AKB48 ace Maeda Atsuko (27) and Katsuji Ryo were married, then an announcement followed a few months later that Maeda was pregnant.

And on March 4th, it was announced that Maeda Atsuko had given birth to a baby boy.

Katsuji made the announcment on Instagram:

 

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先日、無事に男の子が産まれましたことを ご報告させていただきます。母子共に健康です。 これから、夫婦で大切に育てていきます。 あたたかく見守って頂ければと思います。 妻には感謝しきれないくらい感謝です。 本当にありがとう。そしておつかれさま。

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Katsuji wrote:

I am reporting that the other day, our baby boy was born safely.  Both mother and son are healthy.

From now on, we will cherish life as husband and wife.  I am thankful to my wife, I can not thank her enough.  Thank you very much and you did very well.