Paik Kun-woo and Yoon Jung-hee return home amid controversy
Controversy denied “We have no problem”
Earlier, Yun Jung-hee brothers and sisters posted a petition
Claims “Neglected in France, fighting dementia”
Paik’s side, immediately refuted
Pianist Paik Kun-woo / Photo = Yonhap News
Amid controversy that Yoon Jeong-hee (77, Son Mi-ja), who suffers from Alzheimer’s dementia, is fighting a disease alone while neglected in France, Yun’s husband, pianist Paik Kun-woo, 75, returned to Korea and opened his mouth.
Paik Kun-woo departed from Paris, France and arrived at Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 11th.
After going through immigration procedures, he came to the entrance to the reporter, “Yun Jeong-hee lives a very peaceful life day by day,” and “We have no problem. We are grateful for your concern.”
He then left the airport without question and answer.
According to the COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection) quarantine guidelines, Paik will self-isolate for two weeks and then perform five performances from the 26th to the 14th of the following month. The 65th anniversary of his debut this year, he will hold recitals under the theme of Schumann in Daejeon (February 26), Daegu (March 4), Incheon (March 6), and Seoul (March 12). On the 14th of the following month, the Seoul Arts Center will perform with the Korean Symphony Orchestra.
Despite the controversy, the schedule will be digested without change.
Actor Yoon Jeong-hee / Photo = Yonhap News
Earlier on the 5th, on the Blue House’s public petition bulletin board, a revelatory article was posted saying that Yoon Jung-hee was neglected in France and continues to fight dementia alone.
The petitioner referred to Yoon Jeong-hee’s husband, Paik Kun-woo and her daughter, Paik Jin-hee, and argued that Yoon Jeong-hee was fighting alone in France without being cared for by them. He said, “I live like a prison,” and argued, “Although my daughter lives nearby, I can’t take proper care of my mother because my life is busy with work and family life.” It was also said that Paik Gun-woo avoided confrontation with his wife.
Petitioner claimed, “I asked my daughter to freely call and visit my brothers, but I set the number and time”. At the same time, he insisted, “It has been two years since my spouse B hasn’t seen his wife.”
Paik’s side completely refuted the claim. Yoon Jeong-hee is living right next door to her daughter’s apartment in the warm care of a caregiver. Paik Kun-woo’s agency Binche-ro said, “We have confirmed that false facts are being circulated about Paik Kun-woo and his daughter, Paik Jin-hee, through the Blue House national petition and online community. This is a false and unfounded claim.”
Earlier, Yoon Jeong-hee’s three younger brothers started a lawsuit for guardians in the Paris District Court in France after Yoon Jung-hee moved to France in 2019, and they lost last year.
Paik’s side mentioned this and said, “All limited phone calls and appointments were decided under the judgment of the court.”
Afterwards, Yoon Jeong-hee’s brothers and sisters issued a statement and said that they had made the Cheong Wa Dae petition, and continued claiming that Paik Gun-woo neglected Yoon Jeong-hee, saying, “I am sorry for socializing family affairs.”
Regarding some suspicion of whether it is a property fight, “In fact, the right to manage the disposal of all property lies with Paik Kun-woo, and his daughter, Paik Jin-hee, who is a legal guardian, and the brothers and sisters have no authority. I just hope,” he denied.
Kim Soo-young, Hankyung.com reporter [email protected]
Article reporting and press release [email protected]