Previously, it was reported that actor Cha Seung Won was facing a lawsuit from a man who claimed Cha No-Ah was actually his son, not the celebrity's.  In relation to this claim for 100 million KRW (~ $93,000 USD) for defamation of character, Cha Seung Won spoke up through agency YG Entertainment, admitting that he was not the biological father of Cha No-Ah, but also emphasizing his desire to protect his family from heartache.  

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On October 6, YG Entertainment released an official statement, saying, "22 years ago, Cha Seung Won married, and at the time, became one family with the 3-year-old son born between his wife and her ex-husband.

Cha Seung Won firmly believed in his heart that No-Ah was his son, and even now, does not regret his past choice.  In addition, his heart is greatly aching due to how his family may get hurt from these reports, but no matter what hardships may follow, he will protect his family to the very end."