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Son Ye-jin addresses son's acting potential and privacy

Overview

South Korean actress Son Ye-jin drew public attention following comments made about her son during an appearance on the JTBC variety show ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’. While promoting her Netflix series, Son remarked that given her son’s appearance, it would be ‘difficult not to become an actor’.

After the remarks went viral, Son addressed the situation on social media, expressing regret for what she described as an exaggeration intended to make people laugh. She noted that while she felt embarrassed about appearing to boast, she acknowledged that parents naturally view their children as the most beautiful in the world.

Following the premiere of her drama ‘The Scandal’ on September 18, 2026, Son further addressed the complexities of her family life. She highlighted the mental load of parenting and expressed heightened sensitivity regarding her son’s privacy. While she and her husband, Hyun Bin, are comfortable being photographed, Son noted that she has personally requested the deletion of unauthorized photos of her child to protect his future freedom and privacy.

In a recent interview promoting ‘The Scandal’, Son clarified that while she finds ‘immense happiness in motherhood’, she remains mindful of how her variety show comments are perceived. Public reaction to her stance on privacy has been mixed; some netizens criticized her for previously drawing attention to her son’s appearance, while others defended her right to protect her child from public scrutiny. Regarding his future, Son stated she would not oppose him pursuing an acting career if he demonstrates talent and passion.

Entities

Hyun Bin · Son Ye Jin · Netflix · Son Ye-jin · The Scandal

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Son Ye Jin addresses privacy concerns regarding her son

    Actress Son Ye Jin has requested privacy for her young son, expressing concern over unauthorized photos and the impact on his future, amid mixed public reactions to her parenting and career.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Son Ye Jin expresses regret over viral comments about her son

    Actress Son Ye Jin jokingly expressed regret over viral comments praising her son's looks, noting she likely exaggerated to be funny while promoting her new Netflix drama, ‘The Scandal’.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Son Ye-jin expresses regret after joking about son's acting potential

    Actress Son Ye-jin sparked discussion after jokingly suggesting her son's looks would make it hard for him not to be an actor, later expressing regret on social media for boasting about her child.

Sources

afamily.vn · isplus.com · jawapos.com · koreaboo.com · koreastardaily.com · musik.kapanlagi.com · seoul.co.kr · showbiz.liputan6.com · soha.vn · star.ettoday.net · tenasia.hankyung.com

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