• "Who Cares About Age?" — Netizens Defend Song Hye Kyo and Lee Do Hyun Against Age Gap Criticism in "The Glory"

    A netizen recently posted on an online community forum about Song Hye Kyo and Lee Do Hyun's age difference, using photos of Song Hye Kyo from her appearance in the drama 'Soonpoong Clinic' from 1998-2000.

    The netizen pointed out that even as a young actress, Song Hye Kyo already looked like an adult while her co-star Kim Sung Eun, who was born in 1990, was visibly a young child. Lee Do Hyun, who was born in 1995, is even younger than Kim Sung Eun by five years.

    Netizens commented on the post, with some acknowledging that there are many instances where the man is much older in a relationship, while others said that Song Hye Kyo and Lee Do Hyun still look good together.

    Some also pointed out that the criticism towards their age gap is unfair, especially since male actors have been paired with much younger actresses in the past without receiving the same level of scrutiny.

    Others felt that it was more their image or visuals that didn't match rather than their age difference.

    Comments from netizens:

    "I don't think their age gap is that big of a deal. It's not like they're 20 years apart or something."

    "I think people are just making a big deal out of nothing. They're both adults, so what's the problem?"

    "I don't see why their age gap matters. They're both great actors and they have good chemistry on screen."

    "It's unfair that Song Hye Kyo is getting criticized for this when male actors have been paired with much younger actresses without any backlash."

    "Their age difference is not a big deal. It's more about their image or how they look together that's the issue."

    "I think they still look good together, regardless of their age gap."

    "It's ridiculous that people are so obsessed with their age difference. Can't we just focus on their talent and the drama itself?"

    What are your thoughts?

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  • Lee Jun Young says he felt guilty and cried after acting mean to a grandma in 'Brave Citizen'

    Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

    On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

    During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

    He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

    The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

    “I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

    He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

    “In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

    Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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