Jang Shin Young shines the spotlight again with her husband Kang Kyung Joon's alleged affair.

Seeing the actress crying during a recent episode of KBS2's 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant.' caused concern and criticism from the public.

Jang, initially appeared smiling as she cooked with her second child in her arms in the Jan. 24 episode.

The moment she got teary-eyed while talking about her family led many to think that she was reminiscing about her husband's affair that caused her turmoil.

In Dec 2023, an unnamed plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Kang, seeking compensation for damages of 50 million won ($45,000) for what they alleged were propitious acts by Kang.

Kang denied the allegations but subsequently accepted the claimant's proposed terms, which many people took as an admission of guilt.

The scandal has attracted considerable media coverage and public ire — primarily directed at Jang, who has publicly tried to keep a brave face for her children.

Jang raised her son alone after divorcing her first husband until marrying Kang in 2018 and giving birth to their second son soon after.

Fans previously opened up about the couple's family life on reality television, and their relationship was seen as proof that love conquers all.

But what we have heard recently has shifted that narrative. According to Sports Chosun, the ongoing scandal has made a number of netizens angry at Jang, calling her "bad luck dealer" because she keeps revealing snippets of her life in the scandal.

Concerns about the impact on their children have been expressed in social media comments, as have queries over the wisdom of airing such private battles on public platforms.

Korean netizens are raising alarm bells and expressing dissatisfaction at the child's exposure, especially with their father having established a reputation as the nation's adulterer.

Some of the comments are:

• "He stepped forward again and disclosed details about his private life and his child's home; what will happen if something goes wrong while he claims it's his private life?"
• "Why is he turning a variety show into a dramatic spectacle?"
• "A person who profits from misfortune."
• "I wish he would focus on his acting career instead of revealing so much of his private life."
• "Why is he showing his child's face again?"

Jang previously revealed in August 2024 that she and Kang had long discussed the difficulties of public attention. "We had a difficult time but we intend to live under one roof again for the sake of our children," she said.