Comedian and TV writer Yoo Byung-jae shared an unexpected personal concern that left fans amused and sympathetic: He believes he has become shorter. The revelation comes nearly a year after he went public with his girlfriend, influencer Ahn Yoo-jung, who is nine years younger.
In the last episode of GOWE: Chitem uploaded on October 30, Yoo Byung-jae appeared together with Olympic short track speed skater Kwak Yoon-gi. The video, titled “Do National Representative Kwak Yoon-gi’s energy products have a similar price?!,” quickly caught viewers’ attention due to Yoo Byung-jae’s candid remarks.
During their friendly conversation, Yoo Byung-jae asked Kwak Yoon-gi about his recent activities. Kwak Yoon-gi replied: “I’m pretty much unemployed right now, just watching over my house. I retired in May and wanted to focus on broadcasting, but the senior athletes advised me to take a break first.”
Yoo Byung-jae, known for his dry humor, joked that they are the same age and suggested Kwak Yoon-gi get up. But when the two realized that their height was almost the same, Kwak Yoon-gi immediately laughed and told him: “Please sit down” causing laughter from the audience.
Kwak Yoon-gi then commented, “You actually look taller in person.” to whom Yoo Byung-jae confessed, “My height actually decreased by 1cm. I was always 162cm, but at 35 my health check said 164cm. Then suddenly I dropped to 163.9cm. Maybe because I used too much callus remover on my feet I scratched it every day because it was fun.”
He admitted, “I’m not kidding, it really depressed me” while Kwak Yoon-gi burst out laughing.
While lighthearted, the moment reminded fans of Yoo Byung-jae’s signature mix of honesty and self-deprecating humor. Online, netizens reacted with comments like “Only Yoo Byung-jae would turn 1cm loss into a comedy,” AND “He’s adorable when he takes stupid things seriously.”
Meanwhile, Yoo Byung-jae has been in a public relationship with influencer Ahn Yoo-jung since November 2024. The couple, known for their open affection and creative synergy online, have continued to attract public attention as one of the most affable and low-profile celebrity couples.
Sources: Nate News
