Actor Jung Woo-sung appeared at an official event for the first time in a year since the out-of-wedlock child controversy with model Moon Gabi, showing a professional demeanor at the 34th Bu-il Film Awards handprinting event.
At the 34th Bu-il Film Awards held on the afternoon of the 18th at Signiel Busan in Haeundae District, Busan, last year's winners attended and carried out a handprinting event to continue the legacy of the awards. Jung Soo-jung, Kim Young-sung, Lim Ji-yeon, Kim Geum-soon, Shin Hye-sun, Lee Joon-hyuk and Jung Woo-sung were present that day. In particular, Jung Woo-sung drew attention by appearing at an official event for the first time in a year, as he had attracted intense interest last year over the out-of-wedlock child controversy with Moon Gabi.
At the start of the event, Jung Woo-sung appeared expressionless and seemed somewhat nervous, but as interviews and photo shoots progressed his expression gradually relaxed and he smiled, maintaining a professional appearance. He said, "It is always a pleasure to be part of the Bu-san International Film Festival Bu-il Film Awards. As last year's winner, I am honored to have this opportunity to present awards." He added with a light joke, "What I regret is that I don't have a film participating this year."
Jung Woo-sung also hinted at his next film, Made in Korea, scheduled for release in December this year, sparking fans' curiosity. That day Kim Geum-soon, looking at Jung Woo-sung seated beside her, joked, "I'm nervous sitting next to him again after last year," and Lim Ji-yeon, an actor from the same agency, joined the conversation and smiled naturally, showing senior-junior chemistry.
Meanwhile, last November Jung Woo-sung acknowledged that he was the biological father of the son born to Moon Gabi and said, "I will do my best as a father," but the two did not become a married couple. About eight months later in August, Jung Woo-sung registered his marriage with a long-term partner, and his agency explained, "Because this is an individual's private matter, it is difficult to give an official position."
At this Bu-il Film Awards there was interest in whether he would attend the red carpet, but Jung Woo-sung completed both the red carpet and the handprinting event, finishing his appearance at the official event. Internet users who saw this responded positively, saying, "He entered expressionless but smiled after the interview, as expected a pro," "He must have been nervous after the out-of-wedlock child controversy, but his composed approach is admirable," and "His change of expression showed a human side, and it was impressive that he stayed until the end."
On the other hand, some internet users still tied it to his private life controversy and commented, "It feels like a hasty comeback when the controversy hasn't been completely resolved." Nevertheless, that day Jung Woo-sung completed the official appearance and handprinting with a professional attitude, showing responsibility and weight as an actor.
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