This shows South Korean actor Jung Woo-sung. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Renowned actor Jung Woo-sung (51) publicly addressed recent controversy surrounding his extramarital child with model Moon Gabi (35) during the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards held at KBS Hall in Yeouido,

Actor Jung Woo-sung made his first public appearance on Friday night since news broke out about his son born out of wedlock with model Moon Ga-bi, at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards held at the KBS Hall in Yeouido,

Recently, there have been rumors that South Korean actor Jung Woo-Sung reportedly had a girlfriend who wasn’t aware of his relationship with Moon Gabi. Woo-Sung recently confirmed being a biological father to the Korean model’s child.

Statistics Korea reported that 10,900 babies were born out of wedlock in 2023, accounting for 4.7% of total births - the highest number since 1981 when such data collection began. The trend has been steadily increasing, with 7,700 such babies in 2021 and 9,800 in 2022.

The 51-year-old actor Jung Woo Sung and 35-year-old model Moon Gabi are said to be "discussing the best way to raise the child”.

Fans are surprised after learning that Jung Woo-Sung is the biological father of Moon Gabi’s child. A few days ago, the Korean model confirmed that she had been blessed with a child and has kept her pregnancy away from public scrutiny.

Attorney Ahn Se-hoon commented on his YouTube channel, “Jung Woo-sung’s choice reflects two paths: marriage with full responsibility or providing child support without marriage. While the former is socially applauded, it also entails substantial financial risks under Korea’s asset division rules.”

SEOUL – South Korean actor Jung Woo-sung, 51, admitted on Nov 24 that he is the father of South Korean model Moon Ga-bi’s child.

Actor Jung Woo-sung has come under scrutiny after a screenshot of a direct message (DM), allegedly sent by him to a woman, began circulating online. Amid growing criticism from netizens, some argue the backlash is excessive.

Actor Jung Woo Sung, known as one of "the most coveted bachelors" in South Korea, is embroiled in controversy over accusations of infidelity and fathering a child with another woman while dating someone else.

It has been revealed that Jung Woo Sung has not signed a single endorsement deal since 2022, fueling speculation that he may have anticipated the recent controversy surrounding his extramarital child.