Jung Woo-sung's Son with Moon Ga-bi Shows Remarkable Growth; Child Support & Inheritance Issues Resurface

Recent photos of actor Jung Woo-sung's son with television personality Moon Ga-bi have sparked renewed public interest in child support obligations and inheritance rights.

Moon Ga-bi shared several daily life photos with her son on her social media on the 30th. The images captured the rapidly growing boy dressed in matching outfits with his mother, playing in lush green fields, and holding hands on the beach. His ability to walk, a significant development since a year ago, particularly caught the public's eye.

The resurfaced images have led to renewed online discussions, with netizens questioning, "What is Jung Woo-sung's extent of responsibility towards his son?" and "Could inheritance of his Cheongdam-dong building become a possibility?"

Previously, YouTuber Lee Jin-ho released an interview with lawyer Yang So-young of Sungsil Law Firm. During the interview, lawyer Yang stated, "As Jung Woo-sung has acknowledged paternity, he is obligated to pay child support." She estimated the monthly payments to be between 2 to 3 million KRW, based on the upper tier of the court's child support guidelines for a monthly income exceeding 12 million KRW. Lawyer Yang further elaborated, "If they desire a good kindergarten, hospital, or school, it could be negotiated with the custodial parent to amount to 10 to 20 million KRW per month, otherwise, it will be decided according to the guidelines."

While legal standards suggest around 3 million KRW per month, further discretionary payments are considered possible. Attention has also turned to a building owned by Jung Woo-sung located on Dosan-daero in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu. This property was jointly purchased by Jung Woo-sung and actor Lee Jung-jae in March 2020 for 33 billion KRW and is now estimated to be worth at least 50 billion KRW.

In relation to this, the issue of inheritance rights for Jung Woo-sung's non-marital child has been raised. Legal experts suggest that a child born out of wedlock can become a legal heir if acknowledged by the father. Lawyer Yang clarified, "A 100% inheritance right means that even an out-of-wedlock child becomes a legal heir upon acknowledgment."

Upon hearing the news, online reactions varied. Comments included, "Wow, 3 million KRW a month is above average. Still, a father has responsibilities," and "Mentioning a 50 billion KRW building... I can't even grasp the number. To be a building owner from birth." Concerns were also voiced: "When inheritance comes up, I worry the child is being consumed as just a 'scandal child.'"

This situation highlights both Jung Woo-sung's preparedness to meet legal child support obligations and the potential for his assets to become entangled in inheritance discussions. The convergence of the "2 to 3 million KRW monthly child support standard" and the "50 billion KRW building" elevates the discussion beyond a mere celebrity scandal to broader societal debates about wealth and responsibility.

Ultimately, it is crucial that the child is treated as a human life deserving of respect, rather than a subject of controversy. While child support and inheritance are matters of parental responsibility and rights, the child's life should be the central focus. Voices also caution against excessive public attention on the child.

Netizens expressed a mix of surprise and concern, with comments like "3 million KRW monthly child support is quite high, but he needs to fulfill his fatherly duties" and "Inheriting a 50 billion KRW building from birth is unbelievable." Some also worried that "discussions about inheritance might lead to the child being solely defined by the scandal."