Actor Jung Woo Sung is facing renewed criticism following the announcement that he shares a child with model Moon Gabi. Past statements he made about refugees have re-emerged, leading to a heated discussion about his views and personal life.

Refugee Comments Under Scrutiny

Jung Woo Sung’s comments, made during a past panel discussion about the economic impact of accepting refugees, aimed to highlight the struggles faced by displaced individuals. In one statement, he shared the story of a Lebanese mother trying to provide for her five children:

The most heartbreaking thing was about a mom in her thirties with five children from Lebanon. Her husband died a year ago from a bombing. While raising five kids, the children began to look down on her after realizing she had no political power. They said, ‘What can you do? The UN refugee agency does everything.’ Even if it’s a small job, she wants to earn even a little so that she can be proud while raising them, but she can’t due to reality.

— Jung Woo Sung

He also emphasized the need for love to achieve peace:

Refugees don’t want to stay in a different country. They want to return to their country, which has found peace. But there are many obstacles to finding that peace. Why is there religion? It’s to find love, but just because we’re different, they drop bombs and kill. We all must love.

— Jung Woo Sung

Netizens Call Out “Hypocrisy”

While his comments once drew mixed reactions, the news about his personal life has intensified criticism. Many netizens accused him of hypocrisy for advocating compassion for refugees while allegedly failing to address personal responsibilities regarding his child and relationship.

Some online comments included:

• “I hate people who are all just talk.”
• “I wondered where that statement came from, but I just saw the news now. Even his girlfriend from before debut didn’t end well either.”
• “Why don’t you just accept your child, old man.”
• “I felt he was hypocritical when he made the refugee statements, and now look, a real hypocrite.”
• “This just proves he is all talk.”
• “Hypocrisy at its finest.”
• “Putting aside his personal issues, his beliefs and statements on the refugee issue were hypocritical. He has nothing up there in his head.”
• “I didn’t understand him even then. He didn’t even live in a country with refugees. I have a lot of refugee friends, and most of them are good people. When I first came, they cared for me because I didn’t know the language. But the refugees also told me to be careful and avoid them. They told me not to wear revealing clothes and to avoid areas where there were only men. Why is someone who isn’t even involved talking about it.”
• “He can love refugees from another country, but he can’t accept his child and the woman who gave birth.”

Others questioned the relevance of his involvement in refugee discussions, claiming he lacked direct experience with such issues.

Divided Reactions

Despite the backlash, some continue to view his advocacy for refugees as well-intentioned and separate from his personal matters. However, the timing of these discussions has left many questioning the alignment of his public and private personas.

Jung Woo Sung has yet to address the resurfaced criticism, leaving fans and critics alike speculating on his next move.

Source: theqoo