The actor Jung Woo-Sung has been spotted in China for the first time since he confirmed that he had generated a child with Model Moon Ga-Bi, arousing an online buzz in the midst of a continuous control of his private life.
On April 3, the Chinese online communities lit up with Jung Woo-Sung’s photos and videos and the colleague actor Lee Jung-Jae in Beijing, according to reports engaging with figures in the Chinese entertainment sector. The duo, who co-founded the company of artists, visited a large entertainment branch with technological conglomerate to discuss potential collaborations, including film production.
Their appearance comes in the midst of growing speculation on the attachment of the longtime Hallyu ban on China, the restrictions placed on exports of Corean pop culture. The filming of Jung and Lee entering a building have become viral on Chinese social media.
Adding to intrigue, the two actors were also seen visiting a cigar bar with the famous Chinese actress Zhou Dongyu, feeding the discussion even before the Korean media collect history.
This marks Jung Woo-Sung’s first public appearance since November, when he shocked the public by recognizing the authorship of a child born from Moon Ga-Bi, despite the fact that the two have never been romantically tied before. The news came only two days after Moon Ga-Bi revealed that he gave birth, causing speculations on the nature and temporal sequence of their relationship. At the time further rumors emerged that suggest that Jung may have been involved with someone else at that moment.
While the Jung agency called it a “private question”, he faced intense public control. However, only five days after the scandal, Jung participated in the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards, directly facing the situation, “I will accept and endure all the criticism. And as a father, I will take full responsibility for my son until the end.”
Public sentiment was divided. Some praised Jung for obtaining his responsibilities, while others criticized the secret around the situation. In a January promotion interview “Squid Game Season 2”, Lee Jung-Jae commented on Jung’s situation, claiming to have been committed to shooting the next project “Made in Korea” In various regional locations, “Because of filming, we haven’t met much lately. But once his regional shots end and my promotions abroad end, we will meet.”
Despite the controversy, the interest in the next Jung Woo-Sung projects remains strong and his recent high-profile appearance suggests that he is constantly going on both in his career and in personal life.
