Who Was That Beside Seokcheon Hong? Introducing the 26-Year-Younger Sports Star
On April 29, broadcaster Seokcheon Hong shared a warm update with footballer Jeong Seung-won from FC Seoul, posting a pair of friendly photos on his personal account. Introducing the moment, Hong wrote, “Here is Jeong Seung-won—the gem among gems in Seokcheon Hong’s Jewelry Box,” referring to his popular YouTube channel.
The released photos show Hong and Jeong making V signs and smiling brightly, with Hong’s wide grin clearly displaying his happiness. Hong further described their day out together, saying, “After such a long time, we had meat in Hannam-dong, drank coffee, chatted about all sorts of things—it was truly a wonderful night.” He couldn’t resist adding, “If you’re jealous, you lose,” teasing his fans and sparking envy among many female followers.
He concluded, “FC Seoul’s record is excellent these days, and I ask everyone to cheer on our handsome and always-hardworking Jeong Seung-won.” His heartfelt support made his affection for Jeong unmistakable.
Netizens responded to the pair’s affectionate two-shot with various reactions: “I admit defeat out of pure jealousy. Thank you so much for the photo with Jeong Seung-won,” “I need to go do the opening kick-off with Seokcheon hyung,” and “You both have the same nose,” among many others.
Born in 1997, Jeong Seung-won currently plays as a midfielder for FC Seoul. Not only is he popular among football fans, but he’s also made an impression on the general public as a strikingly handsome player.
Seokcheon Hong, born in 1971, has been active across numerous dramas and television shows since his 1995 debut. Notably, he became the first Korean celebrity to publicly come out as gay in 2000, drawing significant attention at the time.
Since then, Hong has leaned into his unique image to bring laughter to the public. In particular, he has showcased his exceptional “eye for talent” through his YouTube channel, “Seokcheon Hong’s Jewelry Box,” boasting great on-screen chemistry with numerous male celebrities.
Note: “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”
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