Last update:November 27, 2024, 12:54 p.m. IST

Jung Woo-sung and the woman talked about their daily life and work. At one point, Jung asked the woman for her number.

While some criticized him for the interaction, others felt the reaction was unnecessarily harsh. (Photo credits: Instagram)

Actor Jung Woo-sung has been in the middle of a heated discussion online after a screenshot of a direct message (DM) he allegedly sent to a non-famous woman started making the rounds social networks. While some netizens criticized him for his interaction, others felt the reaction was unnecessarily harsh. Faced with the situation, a manager That of Jung Woo-sung The Artist Company agency was quoted as saying on Tuesday: “Social media interactions between individuals are a matter of privacy, so we cannot verify the details. »

The purported screenshots widely shared on social platforms show a series of informal exchanges between Jung and the woman. The messages reportedly covered topics such as daily life and work. At one point, Jung asked, “Would it be okay if I had your number?” Let’s chat via text or messaging.”

According to Koreaboo, the conversation between Jung and the woman went like this:

Jung Woo-sung: What a great career.

Woman: Jung Woo-sung…Have you been hacked?

Jung Woo-sung: No. I saw you on my feed by chance, and you seem to enjoy your work and are good at it. I held back before saying hello.

Later, the messages became more personal:

Jung Woo-sung: Oh, the sky here suddenly became pretty. I took a photo of the car in motion, so it doesn’t show it well.

Woman: You’ve gone this far, all the way to Jeonju… As you go down the suburbs, the weather gets a little cloudy. Be careful when driving.

Jung Woo-sung: Well, I’m not the one driving. I came down after filming all night. It’s clear here. The sun is shining. I’ll film all night, then head back to Seoul at dawn.

Woman: Oh, you have a shoot. You must suffer all the time. Night work is always difficult for me too.

Jung Woo-sung: That’s true. Getting around is difficult. You also have to spend a lot of late nights.

The exchange ended with Jung asking if he could share his number.

Jung Woo-sung: Can I give you my number?

Woman: Do what suits you.

Jung Woo-sung: (number). Send me a text or message!

It’s unclear whether the conversation has progressed, but the posting of these messages sparked a wave of reactions online.

This DM controversy follows another revelation involving Jung Woo-sung. Recently, model Moon Ga-bi publicly announced the birth of her child, confirming that Jung was the father. The actor reportedly admitted that the child was born out of wedlock.

To add to his problems, reports surfaced of Jung’s alleged affairs with more than one non-famous woman. Photos and videos of Jung with another non-famous woman also began circulating, fueling further rumors. His agency has chosen not to comment on these matters, citing respect for his personal life, the Korea Times reports.

While many feel that criticism of DMs is overblown, the negative comments continue to spread as Jung faces increasing scrutiny over his interactions and personal life.