On November 20, it was confirmed that Lee Jung Jae and Lim Ji Yeon have been cast in the upcoming rom-com drama 'Annoying Love.'

'Annoying Love' is an energetic romantic-comedy drama centered on a washed-up actor famed for his detective roles and a former political journalist who has transitioned into an entertainment reporter. Written by Jung Yeo Rang, celebrated for the hit series Doctor Cha—which achieved a record-breaking 18.5% viewership rating last year—the drama has already generated significant buzz and high expectations.

Lee Jung Jae takes on the role of Im Hyun Jun, a "specialist detective actor" with dreams of becoming a rom-com star. Best known to audiences by his iconic on-screen persona, Kang Pil Gu, from the hit drama Good Cop Kang Pil Gu—now entering its fifth season—Hyun Jun grapples with being typecast as a virtuous detective. Feeling burnt out and creatively stifled, he yearns for a fresh start in roles that showcase his romantic or comedic potential.

With its unique premise and the star power of Lee Jung Jae, Annoying Love is poised to captivate viewers seeking both laughter and heartwarming moments.

Following the announcement of the new drama, Korean netizens gathered in a popular online community to share their thoughts on the casting. Some Koreans expressed concern as they thought the age gap between the two actors would be too great. Lee Jung Jae was born in 1972 while Lim Ji Yeon was born in 1990, making the age gap 18 years.

Korean netizens commented:

"These two are going to be a couple?"

"The age gap is too much."

"It's more like father and daughter."

"It's not that they're gross, the age gap to film a rom-com is gross."

"A rom-com?"

"18 years is so much."

"Isn't Lee Jung Jae in his 50s?"

"Who's idea was to cast these two?"

"I think this is too much."

"Why are they making them film a rom-com together."

"I get Lee Jung Jae looks young but a rom-com is pushing it."

"This is between someone in their 30s and someone in their 50s... it's like father and daughter."

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