Actor Ha Jung-woo (47) has confirmed his relationship with Cha Jung-won (37), who is 11 years his junior, and his past comments on family planning are resurfacing. Born in 1978, Ha Jung-woo and Cha Jung-won, born in 1989, are overcoming their 11-year age difference in their romance.
Amidst this, an online community is buzzing with a past video titled 'Ha Jung-woo's Surprising Family Plans.' The video, uploaded in 2024 on the YouTube channel 'NakNak,' features Ha Jung-woo as a guest.
Regarding his 'family plans,' Ha Jung-woo candidly stated, "My father and brother both have sons, so now it's my turn," eliciting laughter.
He expressed admiration for his father, Kim Yong-gun, who had a child at 75 with a girlfriend 39 years his junior, saying, "He must have maintained incredible youth and energy to make it possible." Ha Jung-woo's brother, actor and producer Cha Hyun-woo (Kim Young-hoon), welcomed a son with actress Hwang Bo-ra in May 2024.
Ha Jung-woo further shared, "It's a blessing, but I also feel pressure," revealing that he has already thought about his family plans.
He confidently stated, "I want to have three sons and three daughters or two sons and two daughters. I'm sure I can be a great parent. I plan to have children right after marriage."
Online reactions to Ha Jung-woo's 'family plans' comments are varied. Netizens are leaving supportive comments such as "He seems like he'll have a happy family," "Like father, like son. He'll have as many children as he wants," "He seems to love kids," and "He and Cha Jung-won make a great couple."
Meanwhile, Ha Jung-woo is set to return to the small screen after 19 years with the tvN drama 'How to Become a Building Owner in Korea,' premiering on March 14.
Na-yeon Cho, TenAsia Reporter nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr