Recently, model Moon Gabi (35 years old) shared a post on Instagram, announcing her decision to leave the entertainment industry and start a new chapter as a mother, focusing on giving her newborn child "a healthy and happy life".
On the evening of November 24, Dispatch revealed that actor Jung Woo Sung (51 years old) is the father of the child born to model Moon Gabi in March this year.
The actor and his representative quickly confirmed the news with a brief statement: "I am currently considering the best way to raise the child, and as a father, I will do my best for the child."
Moon Gabi and Jung Woo Sung first met in 2022, at a social gathering. After that, they kept in touch with each other and became close.
Last June, Moon Gabi announced to Jung Woo Sung that she was pregnant with their child and Jung Woo Sung was very happy. He also promised to take responsibility for raising the child.
Dispatch said that the "A Moment to Remember" actor personally named the child. Both are happily preparing for the baby's birth, including discussing postpartum care centers and hospitals. But the two have no intention of getting married.
Another source from Ten Asia said that Jung Woo Sung and Moon Gabi recently met and talked about parenting and marriage issues, but there were clear differences in opinions.
Moon Gabi wants to get married and raise a child, while Jung Woo Sung is adamant that marriage is impossible. According to a close associate, Moon Gabi's recent social media revelation that she has given birth also stems from this conflict.
Jung Woo Sung and Moon Gabi have met several times in the past, but they are not dating. Details on how the two met have not been revealed. Some people say that they were introduced by another famous actor, but after Ten Asia verified, that is not true.
The newspaper added that after completing the paternity test, Jung Woo Sung only acknowledged his role as the biological father of the child, and did not want to become “Moon Gabi’s husband and the child’s father.” Jung Woo Sung’s stance is that he will not marry, although he has paid child support and expenses related to childbirth.
Korean audiences have had mixed reactions to the news. According to Allkpop, many comments criticized Jung Woo Sung for making a too brief statement, and were disappointed that the actor kept Moon Gabi's pregnancy and birth a secret for months.
Some speculate that Jung Woo Sung is simply providing financial support instead of taking a more active role as a father.
However, many people defended the actor, saying that marriage is not a mandatory "requirement". Both Jung Woo Sung and Moon Gabi are adults who can make their own decisions.
If you get married for the sake of the child but have no feelings for each other, it will only lead to an unhappy marriage.
