Jung Woo Sung has been put under the spotlight due to a report that he is reportedly the biological father of a child whom model Moon Gabi gave birth to.
On November 25, the controversy reached a climax when photos and video of Jung Woo Sung were captured in an intimate embrace with a non-celebrity woman that had circulated online.
The images show Jung hugging and kissing the woman on the cheek. Note though that the identity of the source is unconfirmed, thus raising several questions.
Jung's agency has said, "We will not be able to confirm the authenticity of the content leaked."
Fans and netizens alike are shocked by the news, and social media is inundated with reactions.
Comments varied from incredulous to negative responses about the actor's personal life, and concern for the women was frequent.
One user commented, "This is becoming something from Hollywood," while another said, "His whole past is being dug up.
Here are other comments from the online community forum, theqoo
The baby announcement fueled further chatter because a report recently surfaced revealing that Jung is currently in a long-term relationship with an ordinary citizen.
In another related story, Jung Yoora, the daughter of Choi Soon Sil, a figure embroiled in a political scandal in South Korea, also condemns Jung for his acts.
In a Facebook post, she called him "selfish" for not taking care of his kid. Yoora said, "The most painful thing is a child's resentment.
His standing is at stake as the public's interest is growing. He still hasn't directly responded to the accusations nor clarified his position on his fatherly duties.