"I will take all the responsibility"- Jung Woo-sung apologizes for extramartial affair controversy at 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards

On November 29, 2024, Jung Woo-sung apologized for his extramarital affair controversy during his acceptance speech at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards held at KBS Hall Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea. During the event, the veteran actor confessed that he would bear all the responsibilities for his son and mentioned, as translated by Koreaboo:

"To all those who have shown me love and support, I sincerely apologize for causing concern and disappointment. I will accept all criticism and carry it with me. As a father, I will take all the responsibility of my son till the end."

For those unversed, the South Korean media outlet Dispatch reported that model Moon Gabi gave birth on November 24, 2024. Jung Woo-sung previously confirmed to the media outlets that he was the biological father of Moon Gabi's newborn son.

Subsequently, she also shared the announcement without citing the actor's name. Later, the veteran actor confirmed that he was the father of Moon Gabi's child.

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Jung Woo-sung requested the public not to harm 12:12: The Day's crew's hard work due to his controversy

According to the media outlet Edaily, on November 29, 2024, Jung Woo-sung appeared on the stage of the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards to receive the honor for Audience Choice Award for Most Popular Film, which went to Spring in Seoul or 12:12: The Day.

He chronicled the character of the leading protagonist, Lee Tae-shin.

While receiving the award, Jung Woo-sung expressed his gratitude to the audience who had watched his film. The actor further stated his wish not to spoil the effort of the team who had worked hard for the film Spring in Seoul. He added;

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the viewers who watched Spring in Seoul, and I stand here today with the hope that my personal affairs will not remain a stain on the movie to all those who worked with Spring in Seoul."

According to the outlet, Jung Woo-sung's agency, Artist Company, previously confirmed that he was the father of Moon Gabi's son through the following statement:

"The child that Moon Gaby revealed through SNS is indeed Jung Woo-sung's biological child, and we are discussing the best way to raise the child, and as a father, I will take full responsibility for the child until the end."

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For those unversed, Jung Woo-sung kickstarted his acting career after he was scouted through street casting by the former Sidus CEO Cha Seung-jae. The male actor made his film debut in 1994 with The Fox With Nine Tails.

He is known for multiple projects, including Cold Eyes, The Divine Move, Steel Rain, A Moment to Remember, Asura: The City of Madness, and others. Jung Woo-sung recently featured in the slice-of-life and romantic drama Tell Me That You Love Me.