Jae Joong Adopted

Dong Bang Shin Gi member, Young Woong Jae Joong (20• real name: Kim Jae Joong) is currently involved in a paternity/DNA testing case.

On the first of November, Mr. Han (49), who claims he is Young Woong Jae Joong’s biological father, filed a claim against Young Woong Jae Joong’s adoptive parents demanding that a paternity test be performed to prove that he is the biological father. The Dae Jun Court will begin taking in this case on the 29th of this month as reported by a news program aired on the 21st.

Mr. Han claims that in the latter half of the 1980s, he divorced Young Woong Jae Joong’s biological mother and turned over all custodial rights to his son to her. He says it was just recently that he found out that his ex-wife had turned over custody of their son to non-relatives and that they had taken him in and raised him as their own and he wants a paternity test to prove his relation to his son. Mr. Han stated, “I was obligated to file for the test after finding out that, not relatives, but a third party couple was raising my son” and, “These adoptive parents did not file any adoption paperwork, but filed papers claiming that my son was their biological son.”

An attorney commented, “Even if it is revealed that he really was adopted and that Mr. Han is the biological father, it will be difficult for Mr. Han to legally claim him as his own.” Additionally, “If action is to be taken on this case, there will be investigation into the adoption process that was taken , in addition to DNA testing for Young Woong Jae Joong.” “Even if it is proven that his adoptive parents did not correctly file adoption papers, it will be very difficult for Mr. Han to try and legally claim Young Woong Jae Joong as his son because the adoptive couple can claim that it was necessary to fully bring Young Woong Jae Joong into their family.” The adoptive couple’s lawyer states that there is no problem on their behalf because it was necessary for them to claim Young Woong Jae Joong as their own to completely adopt him.

When Dong Bang Shin Gi fans got a hold of this news, they couldn’t hide their worry and frustration. Fans commented, “He must be hurting so much.” “This must be so hard on you. Be strong.” And other statements such as “It’s so frustrating and sad that his private life is being scattered publicly just because he is a celebrity.”