Actor Choi Jung-woo Reveals Impact of Mother's Words on His Marital Decisions

In a recent episode of MBN's variety show "Dongchimi," actor Choi Jung-woo opened up about his experiences with marriage, revealing that he officially registered his marriage three times, each influenced by trauma from his mother's words.

During the show, airing on the evening of the 26th, Choi explained that while foreign actors might brag about multiple marriages, he felt the weight of societal judgment as a Korean actor. He recalled a time in his thirties when he rushed into marriage due to pressure from his first wife, even stating, "I felt that if I refused, I would be seen as a bad person." Despite his reservations, he insisted they should not register the marriage legally but later discovered she had done so without informing him.

Choi emphasized that traumatic advice from his mother, who once said, "You’ll understand my pain if you have a son just like you," deeply affected him, triggering a vow to avoid having children. After their marriage ultimately ended due to the registration dispute, Choi met his second wife in his fifties, who already had a child. Despite her desire to register their marriage, he hesitated due to past experiences, leading to a complex dynamic that they navigated together.

The actor expressed his struggles during this time, sharing how he felt anger towards his second wife for being away in America during a particularly tough period, exacerbated by his health issues. This revelation has left fans curious about the realities faced by celebrities in their personal lives amidst public scrutiny.