Jung Woo-sung reportedly marries longtime partner; agency calls it a 'private matter'

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Korean actor Jung Woo-sung is once again making headlines, this time over rumors that he has legally registered his marriage to a longtime partner.

On August 5, local outlet MyDaily reported that Jung had recently filed a marriage registration and is now legally married. The report claimed the woman in question is a non-celebrity with whom he has been in a long-term relationship.

In response, a representative from his agency, Artist Company, told the Hankook Ilbo, “As this concerns the actor’s private life, we ask for your understanding that the company will not be making any official statement.” The agency added, “We respectfully ask that people refrain from excessive speculation and interest regarding his personal affairs.”

The agency’s guarded response echoes its approach to a previous controversy involving the actor. In 2024, Jung faced intense public scrutiny after it was revealed that he had fathered a child out of wedlock. At the time, model Moon Ga-bi revealed she had given birth to a son and later confirmed that the child’s father was Jung. According to Moon, the two met at a social gathering in 2022 and dated until January 2023.

Artist Company eventually confirmed the news, stating, “They are currently discussing the best path forward regarding the child’s upbringing. As a father, Jung will take full responsibility.” Later, during an appearance at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards, Jung addressed the matter publicly, saying, “I will accept all criticism and carry it with me. As a father, I will fulfill my responsibilities to the end.”

The woman Jung reportedly married recently is not Moon Ga-bi but another long-standing romantic partner. However, with no official confirmation from Jung or his agency, the speculation remains unverified — and largely unaddressed.

As of now, the actor has made no public comment on the matter.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.