Park Bo Gum has once again shown his thoughtful side, leaving fans in awe of his kindness after protecting Kim So Hyun during a recent event.

On May 10, a video was released on the Tteun Tteun YouTube channel, featuring Park Bo Gum, Kim So Hyun, and Lee Sang Yi, who came together to promote JTBC’s new show Good Boy.

During the video, Lee Sang Yi greeted Park Bo Gum by reciting the famous line, “This is a silent outcry. A handkerchief of nostalgia,” from When Life Gives You Tangerines, which made Park Bo Gum laugh.

While the group chatted, Ji Seok Jin mentioned how kind everyone was, saying, “Sang Yi is the epitome of a kind person, and Bo Gum is also kind. We have to recognize So Hyun today.”

The conversation then shifted to Kim So Hyun and Ji Seok Jin’s past encounter. Ji Seok Jin was surprised to hear that he and Kim So Hyun had met before on Running Man, to which he apologized for not remembering, and So Hyun kindly understood, saying, “I was too young when I went.”

Yoo Jae Suk chimed in, adding that So Hyun was only 18 years old at the time. Kim So Hyun admitted she hadn’t appeared on many variety shows since then, sharing, “I don’t think I’ve done much variety since then. I only tried YouTube recently.”

The most touching moment came when Park Bo Gum, noticing Kim So Hyun’s microphone pulling down her clothes, immediately adjusted it for her. "I’ll put it here," he said, showing his concern for her comfort.

Lee Sang Yi praised him, calling him “really warm,” but jokingly asked, “But isn’t the mic pointing down?” Yoo Jae Suk quickly responded, “Are you an audio expert?”

Fans couldn’t help but notice the warmth and thoughtfulness Park Bo Gum displayed, and many couldn’t help but compare his caring nature to that of Yang Gwan Sik from When Life Gives You Tangerines.

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The hit drama Weak Hero 2 is taking over both streaming charts and fans’ hearts—and now it’s bringing massive attention back to the original Naver webtoon Weak Hero.

According to Netflix's Tudum Top 10 update on April 30, Weak Hero 2 pulled in a huge 6.1 million views (based on total watch time divided by full runtime) just three days after its release. It grabbed the #1 spot on the Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Series chart.

That’s not all—right after it dropped, the drama soared to the top of Korea’s TOP 10 Series and even made the TOP 10 charts in 63 countries, including Brazil, France, Mexico, Belgium, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, and more.

This follows the success of Weak Hero 1, which previously ranked #8 and stayed on the global chart for five weeks straight.

With all eyes on the new season, fans are now rushing to read the original webtoon, leading to a massive jump in popularity.

The webtoon, which first started in May 2018 and wrapped up in November 2023, is famous for its intense storytelling and emotional depth.

It tells the story of Yeon Si Eun, a quiet and seemingly weak student who turns into a top fighter at a violent school—giving fans a unique and gripping coming-of-age story.

After Weak Hero Class 2 aired, many viewers started reading or re-reading the webtoon from beginning to end. As a result, sales of the webtoon have shot up more than 20 times compared to its average monthly sales after completion.

The series has also been turned into printed books, a mobile game, and even emojis, and has been exported to 9 countries, including North America.

When the first season of the drama premiered on Wavve in 2022, it held 45% of the platform’s total viewing share, proving its wide appeal.

Fans are now hoping for a new sequel season of the webtoon, and the franchise is being praised as a perfect example of how a strong original story can keep growing through great adaptations.

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