[Mediment News Reporter Jeong Won-wook] It has been confirmed that K-Pop Star A has an illegitimate child, causing a stir in the K-Pop scene. The child, born in the second half of 2022, has received financial support from A's side, but the establishment of a legal parent-child relationship remains unclear.
According to MHN Sports' investigation and materials obtained by this publication, singer A has a child with a woman he was previously in a romantic relationship with. The materials include circumstances surrounding the birth and indications of recognition of the parent-child relationship. However, the current status of whether it is officially registered in the family register or whether the legal recognition process has been completed has not been officially confirmed.
The child is currently estimated to be in the late 3-year-old range. A's representative stated, "We have been providing a certain level of financial support for the child's upbringing," but it is unclear whether this is official child support according to a legal agreement or voluntary assistance. Legal experts point out that simple financial support alone does not fulfill legal responsibilities.
Under current civil law, a child born out of wedlock must go through the father's 'recognition' procedure for a legal father-son relationship to be established. Experts warn that "if the recognition procedure is omitted, there could be serious gaps in essential legal rights protection, including the child's inheritance rights, parental rights, and consent rights in emergency surgeries."
In particular, if A forms a new marital relationship in the future, the unresolved legal relationship could become a source of complex civil disputes. As a public figure loved by the public, the issue of social responsibility for protecting the child's right to life and rights arises, separate from privacy protection.
This matter goes beyond a simple scandal and raises awareness of the human rights issues of children born out of wedlock. Attention is focused on how A will demonstrate a responsible attitude, including future legal recognition procedures.
