Actor Chu Young Woo recently spilled some personal details about his dating style and ideal type on Treasure Box 3, where he appeared as a special guest thanks to Hong Seok Cheon’s personal invitation!

On February 4, Hong Seok Cheon’s Treasure Box dropped a new episode titled "The Top Gay Who Fell for His Friend’s Son, Chu Young Woo – Treasure Box Season 3 EP.02." Even before the actor arrived, Hong Seok Cheon couldn’t contain his excitement, saying, "I can’t stay calm. The moment I saw Chu Young Woo, my heart started racing. He’s the top rising star of 2025, and even his nostrils are handsome!"

Hong Seok Cheon made sure to personally reach out to Chu Young Woo on social media, posting a screenshot of him from JTBC’s The Tale of Mrs. Ok on his Instagram Story and even sliding into his DMs with a message: "Handsome Young Woo, it would be so fun if you appeared on Treasure Box. You give off the same vibe as Byeon Woo Seok, so I think people will love it."

Chu Young Woo admitted he was surprised but honored by the invite. "I was playing games at home with a friend when I got the DM. I was shocked but also really grateful that you watched my drama and invited me," he shared. Hong Seok Cheon was full of praise, saying, "Once in a while, someone shakes up the Korean entertainment industry. Last year, it was Byeon Woo Seok. This year, it’s Chu Young Woo. When I get this feeling, I can’t just sit still. I invited him, and he immediately said, ‘I’ll try to adjust my schedule.’ He’s such a kind person."

The rising star also opened up about his ideal type, saying, "I like people who have strong preferences, not just in personality but in little things like fashion or their favorite scents."

But when it comes to dating, Chu Young Woo confessed that he’s not as bold as his drama characters. "In dramas, I play straightforward characters, but in real life, if I really like someone, I get too nervous. I become speechless or totally freeze. Even sending a simple message on KakaoTalk makes me overthink."

With his growing popularity, Chu Young Woo is quickly becoming a fan favorite worldwide. After wrapping up JTBC’s The Tale of Mrs. Ok on January 26, he also appeared in the Netflix original The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, which premiered on January 24. And he’s not stopping there! Fans can look forward to seeing him in the upcoming Netflix series Square and tvN’s Gyeonu and Seonyeo.

Are you excited to see more of Chu Young Woo? What do you think about his shy side in dating?

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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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