A recent broadcast by JTBC has reignited public outrage after revealing the shocking story of a 55-year-old Korean YouTuber who fathered a child with a 14-year-old Filipino girl. The episode aired on July 29 on JTBC’s investigative program “Behind the Stories No One Knew”, which aims to uncover the truth behind lesser-known incidents.
The controversy began when a video was uploaded to social media, showing what appeared to be a premature newborn baby. The uploader, identified as Mr. Jung, a 55-year-old Korean content creator, claimed to be the baby’s father.
However, the most disturbing detail emerged when it was revealed that the baby’s mother is a 14-year-old Filipino girl. Her appearance in the video — visibly young and childlike — shocked viewers who found it hard to believe she had just given birth.
In the video, Mr. Jung casually stated, “We found out she was pregnant when she was five months along,” and shockingly described the child as the “fruit of our love.” His comments were widely condemned, with netizens demanding accountability and legal action.
To investigate further, the Behind production team traveled to Mindanao, Philippines, where the incident occurred. Mr. Jung had been operating a “study room” in a poor village, producing content featuring local children and soliciting donations under the guise of charity. According to the show, Jung claimed the funds were being used to support underprivileged children. However, the circumstances surrounding his relationship with the 14-year-old girl, and the power imbalance involved, have sparked serious concerns.
The Behind crew eventually met the teenage girl who had become a mother at just 14 years old. Her full story, along with the dark truth behind the so-called “study room” and Mr. Jung’s activities, were revealed in detail during the broadcast.
The incident has raised alarms about exploitation under the guise of volunteer work, especially in impoverished regions. Viewers are demanding that both Korean and Filipino authorities investigate and prosecute the YouTuber, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to protect minors from abuse and grooming.
The full story aired on JTBC’s “Behind the Stories No One Knew” on Tuesday, July 29, at 10:40 PM KST.
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