Actor Jung Woo Sung has recently become a father to an illegitimate child, and his personal life is now making headlines.

As the news continues to grab attention, actor Jo In Sung has also opened up about his own views on marriage, sparking interest due to the timing of his comments.

In a past interview, Jung Woo Sung shared his thoughts on marriage during an appearance on singer Sung Si Kyung's channel in November of last year. When asked why he hadn’t married, he explained, "It’s not that I didn’t get married, I just missed the timing."

At a promotional event for his movie Spring in Seoul, he also reacted strongly to a banner that read, "Our mom was born in 1973, and Jung Woo Sung should get married," by saying, "No, no!"

He even jokingly told younger fans who expressed their affection for him, "Don’t dream. It ruins their lives."

Jo In Sung, who is also 43 years old, recently shared his own thoughts on marriage during an appearance on comedian Shin Dong Yup's channel on September 9.

He revealed, "I’m at the age to get married, but I haven’t. Was it that I didn’t, or that I couldn’t?" Jo In Sung also shared an interesting story about his mother, saying, "My mom tells me, 'You should have a kid. If you find a child somewhere, bring them home.'"

Jo In Sung also expressed some concerns about his age and marriage. He mentioned a conversation he had with senior actor Bae Seong Woo, saying, "As a man, I’m starting to lose confidence. The possibility of meeting older women is lower, and I might meet younger friends, but I wonder if I can compete."

He added, "I realize I’m aging, and without fame, I’m competing against everyone from 20-year-olds to people in their 40s and even those up to 60. Do I really have a competitive edge?"

Jo In Sung’s and Jung Woo Sung’s personal reflections on life, marriage, and growing older are certainly making waves. Fans are curious to see how both actors navigate their personal journeys in the spotlight.

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Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin’s When the Phone Rings has issued an apology for the recent controversy surrounding the mockery of sign language.

On November 29th, the drama’s production team released a statement on the viewer’s board addressing the issue. The statement began by saying, “We take the criticism about the improper handling of sign language very seriously, especially as it led to the mockery of the Deaf community and Korean sign language.”

They went on to clarify, “The drama’s theme centers around ‘communication’ between people, and there was absolutely no intention to mock or belittle sign language, which is a vital communication tool for the Deaf community.”

However, the production team admitted, “We humbly acknowledge that we did not give enough attention to the struggles of the Deaf community and the importance of Korean sign language. We will ensure that such mistakes do not happen again in the future.”

The statement also highlighted the role of sign language in the drama, saying, “Sign language plays a crucial part in the relationship between the two main characters as they learn to communicate with each other. Through their journey, we want to show the true value of sign language as an important tool that connects people.”

The production team concluded by asking for viewers' continued support, saying, “We hope you will keep watching the drama and point out any shortcomings you notice.”

Earlier, in the first episode of When the Phone Rings, which aired on November 22nd, a mistake occurred when sign language interpreter Hong Hee Joo (played by Chae Soo Bin) mistakenly used the sign for "mountain" while trying to interpret "landslide" due to a broadcast error.

This led to the sign being misunderstood as a finger gesture commonly seen as offensive, sparking backlash.

After the episode aired, a viewer posted a complaint on the viewer’s board, asking for an apology for mocking sign language.

The viewer explained that the sign for "mountain" is different from the offensive gesture and that using it in this context was hurtful to the Deaf community, as it has been used as a joke by hearing people.

The post described this as an act of discrimination and mockery, calling for a more respectful approach.

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