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

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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 in recent interviews. 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. This follows public interest sparked by various online sightings of the family in locations such as California and Okinawa. In a subsequent recent interview regarding her Netflix series, promoting ‘The Scandal’, Son clarified her stance on her son, Kim Woo Jin. She explained 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, she Son stated she would not oppose him pursuing an acting career if he demonstrates talent and passion.

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  1. 2026-09-30 23:57 UTC Son Ye-jin addresses son's acting potential and privacy
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  3. 2026-09-30 04:13 UTC Son Ye-jin addresses son's acting potential and privacy
  4. 2026-09-15 09:51 UTC Son Ye-jin comments on son’s acting potential

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