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Actress Park Jung-soo Teases Actor Kim Yong-gun Over Late-Life Fatherhood
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Actress Park Jung-soo Teases Actor Kim Yong-gun Over Late-Life Fatherhood

From Dong-A Ilbo · (15m ago) Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Actress Park Jung-soo made a remark about actor Kim Yong-gun's past relationships and fathering a child at 75.
  • Park alluded to Kim's prolific romantic life, referencing an incident where he won ginseng as a prize.
  • Kim Yong-gun had a child with his partner, who is 39 years younger, in 2021.

Veteran actress Park Jung-soo has stirred conversation with her candid remarks about fellow actor Kim Yong-gun, particularly concerning his much-discussed late-life fatherhood. In a recent appearance on her YouTube channel, Park humorously, yet pointedly, referenced Kim's past, recalling an incident during a golf competition where he won ginseng. She playfully warned him against touching or consuming it, quipping, 'You're always sowing seeds everywhere.' Park, who refers to Kim and actor Baek Il-seop as 'oppa' (older brother), explained this familiarity stems from their long-standing relationship, even admitting they 'can get away with anything' with her. This recollection comes in the wake of Kim Yong-gun becoming a father again at the age of 75 in 2021, with a partner 39 years his junior. Park's comments, while lighthearted, touch upon a sensitive and widely discussed aspect of Kim's personal life, highlighting the enduring nature of celebrity gossip and public interest in the private affairs of well-known figures in South Korea.

Yong-geon oppa, when he had his child and it became a big deal back then, I went to a golf match.

โ€” Park Jung-sooPark Jung-soo recalled a past incident involving Kim Yong-gun during a golf competition.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.