Actor Jung Gun Joo is embroiled in dating rumors with a popular YouTuber.

Netizens on an online forum have pointed out a series of photos from the actor and a YouTuber's social media accounts that appear to match in both time and location. Additionally, the two were spotted wearing the same hoodie, sparking speculation that it might be a couple item.

The YouTuber in question is 21-year-old Nam Seo Yeon, known for her YouTube channel 'SEOYEON,' where she shares vlogs, GRWM content, and makeup tutorials.

Jung Gun Joo, a 29-year-old actor, first gained attention as the lead in DAY6’s music video for "I Like You," before rising to fame for his role as Lee Do Hwa in the drama 'Extraordinary You.'

Netizens noted that the two were "caught" after posting photos taken at the same baeksuk (Korean chicken stew) restaurant by a mountain stream—a popular traditional summer outing in Korea, where people often enjoy the cool water and hot food to beat the heat.

Many found the situation both unexpected and "hilarious," with comments highlighting how the pair was exposed while simply "eating boiled chicken by a mountain stream."

The significant age gap also caught attention, with netizens discussing the fact that the 30-year-old actor (by Korean age) is allegedly dating a much younger YouTuber.

Some of the reactions included:

"95 and 03—wow, surprising! But of all things, they got caught eating baeksuk by the valley. LOL."

"A 30-year-old actor dating a 22-year-old university student really damages his image."

"It’s odd. Nam Seo Yeon may be famous, but her YouTube feels so typical, like a regular college student’s life. It kind of feels like an uncle and niece relationship."

"Honestly, I never imagined this pairing, and they don’t suit each other. Jung Gun Joo looked much better with the actress from 'The Best Ending.' He seems to suit older women with cat-like features."

"Jung Gun Joo being born in 1995 and Nam Seo Yeon in 2003 is even more shocking."

"Nowadays, YouTubers seem to be more famous than actors."

"A 30 and 22-year-old? Even a 4-year age gap makes a guy seem like an uncle. How are they dating with such a big age difference, especially when she’s in her early twenties?"

"What’s surprising is that a guy born in 1995 sees a girl born in 2003 as a woman."

"I used to really like Jung Gun-joo..."

"Why is this the top trending topic? Who even are they?"

"It’s amazing how people even figured this out."

"It doesn’t feel like a couple—it’s more like an older cousin and younger sibling dynamic."

"People saying they don’t know Jung Gun Joo—he’s really not that famous."

"LOL, such an unexpected pairing... I never imagined them together."

"No way... they actually look good together. But knowing their age difference, it’s even funnier that they got caught eating baeksuk by the valley. Anyway, I support them!"

"LOL, it’s hilarious and cute that they got exposed over baeksuk. I support the ‘baeksuk couple’! Hope they last long!"

What are your thoughts?

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