Baek Yoon-sik and his daughter-in-law Jeong Shi-a / Photo = Hankyung DB
Actor Baek Yoon-sik’s daughter-in-law Jeong Shi-a drew attention by leaving a meaningful message on social media.
On the 23rd, Sia Jung captured scenes from the movie ‘A Man Called Ove’ and posted it on her Instagram story.
Regarding the scene in the movie, where lines such as “I’ve had two mourners, what’s scary”, “This is what life is like”, “Honesty is the best, Obe”, “People fought according to their beliefs”, “Yesterday” I saw the movie ‘A Man Called Ove’. It’s the same lines that Grandpa Ove was talking to me.”
The article drew attention when it was announced that the publication of an essay by K, the ex-girlfriend of Baek Yoon-sik, 30 years younger than his father-in-law, was published.
Mr. K is regarding to publish his essay ‘Alcohol Survivor’ on the 28th. In the introduction of the book, “The love between a 66-year-old male actor and a 36-year-old female journalist. Despite the age difference of 30 years, a man and a woman fell in love and became a topic of discussion.” There is a journalist who broke up following regarding a month while preparing for a childbirth. After 9 years following the scandal, he courageously revealed his existence through ‘Alcohol Survivor’ without hesitation.” etc. were written.
In the book review of the publishing house, Mr. K said, “Looking back on the time I have lived, I am proud to say that I am not trying to brag regarding my life or tell a story that can be a role model for someone, or to miss someone I loved because I cannot forget it, or to shoot because I hate it so badly. I will tell you in advance,” he said, emphasizing that he did not intend to criticize Baek Yoon-sik.
In this regard, Baek Yoon-sik’s agency Fantagio said, “We are currently confirming the publication of the book, and we will also review strong and strict legal measures in this regard.”
K is a person who became a hot topic following dating and breaking up with Baek Yoon-sik, 30 years older than him, in 2013. Fantagio added, “Nine years ago, Mr. K delivered a humane apology to Baek Yoon-sik, and Baek Yoon-shik, who felt the sincerity of her apology, accepted it and even dropped the lawsuit ahead of the ongoing trial, which was concluded through an amicable settlement.”
By Kim Ye-rang, reporter at Hankyung.com [email protected]
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