Korean online communities have recently been abuzz after a series of startling old photos showing Son Ye Jin clinging affectionately to another man resurfaced on multiple forums.
The images quickly sparked curiosity and confusion among netizens, with many wondering what the real relationship was between the actress and the mysterious man appearing next to her.
On the morning of May 14, reporters from the Korean channel MyDaily reportedly investigated the photos and revealed that they were actually taken more than 25 years ago, when Son Ye Jin was still a teenager.
The man in the photos turned out to be singer-songwriter Joo Young Hoon. The images were captured during Son Ye Jin’s appearance on KBS Stardatea television program that aired decades ago. At the time, the actress openly revealed that Joo Young Hoon was her ideal type and the celebrity crush she had during her teenage years.
According to reports, Son Ye Jin enthusiastically participated in several challenges during the show and ultimately won first place, earning the opportunity to personally meet and spend time with her idol.
The moment she finally met Joo Young Hoon in person, the actress was reportedly overwhelmed with excitement. She openly expressed her joy through bold and energetic reactions, including jumping on him, throwing herself into his arms, and hugging him tightly.
The memorable interaction didn’t end there. Joo Young Hoon was also seen graciously feeding cake to Son Ye Jin as the actress smiled brightly, looking exactly like an excited teenager spending time with the celebrity she admires the most.
As the photos continued to spread online, netizens began flooding the comment sections with nostalgic and funny reactions.
Some comments included:
- “Son Ye Jin’s beauty hasn’t changed at all.”
- “I never imagined that Joo Young Hoon was her ideal type.”
- “If Hyun Bin sees these photos, he will definitely become jealous.”
- “These are probably the photos Son Ye Jin wants to hide forever.”
Born on January 11, 1982, Son Ye Jin, whose real name is Son Eon Jin, is widely considered one of South Korea’s best actresses. Often called the “The nation’s first love” and lauded as one of Korea’s greatest beauty icons, she has become famous for both her elegant images and her versatile acting skills.
She began her acting career in 2000 with a small role in Secret tears before quickly becoming famous through romantic classics such as The Classic, Scent of summer, A moment to remember, April snowAND Crash landing on you.
Over the course of her career, Son Ye Jin has appeared in more than 20 films and dramas, earning praise for her emotional acting range, from innocent romantic heroines to psychologically complex characters. She has consistently ranked on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list between 2019 and 2022, further proving her enormous influence in the Korean entertainment industry.
Son Ye Jin married fellow actor Hyun Bin on March 31, 2022 in Seoul after publicly dating for a year. Their romance famously blossomed after they starred together in Crash landing on youand the pair is now widely regarded as one of Korean entertainment’s most beloved power couples thanks to their sizzling chemistry both on screen and in real life.
Sources: Nate
