South Korean actor Jung Woo-sung, known for his long career in films and dramas, is at the center of a heated controversy after it was revealed that he is the biological father of model Moon Ga-bi's son. This revelation by Dispatch on November 24, 2024, came after intense public speculation and media reports, creating a storm of reactions online.
On December 16, 2024, Jung Woo-sung's alleged statement of never having loved Moon Ga-bi went viral on the Korean online forum Nate Pann. Prior to this, on December 13, a journalist on tvN's Free Doctor revealed that The King actor allegedly stated that he refused to marry Moon Ga-bi as he never loved her.
Fans subsequently expressed their opinions online, with most of them criticizing his handling of the situation.
"He should just say less. His kid will read these words one day."
Some netizens criticized Jung Woo-sung for refusing marriage and hoped for a happy future for Moon Ga-bi.
"I hope Ms Moon Ga Bi finds happiness," one fan said.
"Loved her enough to get her pregnant and then abandon her lol men r good for nothing," another fan retorted.
"He should really just stop talking about it we get it you didn’t wanna get married one day his child gonna grow up and see all this on the internet. Moon Gabi is a beautiful women hope she meets the right person someday," one other fan added.
Others asked him to "shut up" and refrain from making such controversial public statements about Moon Ga-bi and her son.
"Just shut up is this necessary," one fan said.
"Now I know why korean women are boycotting marriage and dating," another fan wrote.
"If he ever love his long time gf he would never talk to other girl even on their brief break up. As Taylor said 'but he never love me, or her, or anyone, or anything,'" one other fan remarked.
Moon Ga-bi's pregnancy: Jung Woo-sung declined to marry her and allegedly refused to take responsibilities
On November 24, 2024, Dispatch reported that Jung Woo-sung's agency, Artist Company, released an official statement confirming that the actor is the biological father of Moon Ga-bi’s child. As per the accurate translation provided by Soompi that same day, the agency stated,
"It’s true that actor Jung Woo Sung is the biological father of the child that Moon Gabi revealed on social media. He is currently in the process of discussing the best possible avenues for childcare, and as a father, he will take full responsibility for the child until the end."
However, the agency refrained from addressing deeper questions about their personal relationship or future plans. The news sent shockwaves across the internet, particularly as Jung Woo-sung's personal life had remained private throughout his decades-long career.
In a related turn of events, Moon Ga-bi, the 35-year-old model and mother of the child, made her return to social media after a three-year absence. On November 22, 2024, she posted a heartfelt black-and-white photograph with her son on Instagram, accompanied by an emotional caption.
Moon Ga-bi reflected on the challenges of raising her child alone and vowed to give him a life full of “love and happiness.” Her post has since garnered significant attention, with thousands of supportive comments from fans. Many praised her bravery for embracing motherhood amidst public scrutiny and personal struggles.
The controversy traced back to 2022 when Jung Woo-sung and Moon Ga-bi reportedly met at a private gathering, as per Dispatch. The two were said to have developed a casual acquaintance but never officially dated. Then, in June 2023, Moon Ga-bi discovered she was pregnant, leading to a difficult period for the two.
On November 25, Ten Asia reported that Jung Woo-sung, despite acknowledging the pregnancy, declined to marry her—a decision that has fueled online debates about his responsibility as a partner.
On December 13, 2024, Newsen reported that Jung Woo-sung has been dating a non-celebrity woman for the past decade, and he met Moon Ga-bi when he was going through a brief breakup with his long-time partner.