South Korean A-lister, 51, sparks debate after revealing he is the father of a 35-year-old model's baby - but claims he 'never loved her'
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A South Korean A-lister has divided opinion after revealing that he is the father of a model's baby - but reportedly insisting he 'never loved her' and making no plans to marry. Jung Woo-sung, 51, known for his prowess in blockbusters, crime thrillers and romances alike, sparked debate after announcing that he will co-parent with 35-year-old Moon Ga-bi, however allegedly clarifying that they never had a 'romantic' relationship.
![[Jung Woo-sung, 51, known for his prowess in blockbusters, crime thrillers and romances alike, sparked debate after announcing that he will co-parent with 35-year-old Moon Ga-bi (pictured), however allegedly clarifying that they never had a 'romantic' relationship]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/17/93187461-14196847-Jung_Woo_sung_51_known_for_his_prowess_in_blockbusters_crime_thr-a-60_1734368937968.jpg)
The news shocked the nation, prompting criticism that the beloved star - who first met the mother of his child in 2022 - was 'careless with his image'. In November, Moon took to Instagram to share that she had given birth, in a candid post. Alongside a sweet black and white snap of her and a newborn's hand, she wrote: 'I was such a poor to-be-mom with nothing prepared...
![[In November, Moon took to Instagram to share that she had given birth, in a candid post. Pictured with her baby]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/17/93187231-14196847-In_November_Moon_took_to_Instagram_to_share_that_she_had_given_b-a-61_1734368940697.jpg)
'Although I am still not fully prepared for the arrival of a child into the world, seeing this child who fills my heart with love just by existing, regardless of my shortcomings, makes me want to become a healthy mother filled with love and happiness rather than perfection.
![[Two days later, Jung - in a statement through his agency - revealed that he is the father. Pictured in March]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/16/93187471-14196847-image-m-49_1734368100841.jpg)
'I made a promise, and as a mother, I sincerely hoped that what I could give my child was a healthy and happy life filled with complete love. 'This little one who gave me a new world. Step by step, step by step I'll see. Be healthy and happy to all.'. A South Korean A-lister (pictured) has divided opinion after revealing that he is the father of a model's baby - but reportedly insisting he 'never loved her' and making no plans to marry.
![[Meanwhile, Moon has been a successful model after winning the 2011 Miss World Bikini competition]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/16/17/93187463-14196847-Meanwhile_Moon_has_been_a_successful_model_after_winning_the_201-a-62_1734368944651.jpg)
