South Korean actor Kim Seon Ho has sparked mixed reactions online after expressing gratitude towards fellow actor Nam Joo Hyuk during a recent YouTube appearance.

A Supportive Embrace

Kim Seon Ho appeared on YouTube channel By PDC, where cameras followed him on his walk to work. While maintaining silence on his past personal controversy, Kim Seon Ho revealed that Nam Joo Hyuk, his co-star from the tvN drama “Start-Up,” offered him support during a difficult time.

“People are important to me,” Kim Seon Ho shared. “I coincidentally saw Nam Joo Hyuk, and he quietly came up to me and gave me a hug.”

He further praised Nam Joo Hyuk’s gesture, stating that the younger actor “felt like a hyung” (an older brother figure) in that moment.

“When he hugged me, I thought to myself that he felt like a hyung,” Kim Seon Ho added. “I remember it felt good.”

Controversy Ignited

However, Kim Seon Ho’s praise for Nam Joo Hyuk, who is currently facing bullying allegations(Actor Nam Joo Hyuk is now Cleared From Bullying Allegations), has drawn criticism from netizens. This comes as Kim Seon Ho himself is still navigating his own past controversy.

Netizens Divided

Online comments reflected a mixed response, with some expressing support for the actors’ friendship and others raising concerns:

• “They seem good together.”
• “They became best friends…”
• “I wonder if they met before or after Nam Joo Hyuk’s controversy, lol.”
• “There are so many hate comments here, lol.”
• “They say you are the company you keep for a reason.”
• “The lineup is insane.”
• “You are the company you keep.”
• “I’m sure they have a lot of common ground.”
• “They were best friends? They seem so good together.”

Uncertain Future

It remains unclear what impact these comments will have on Kim Seon Ho and Nam Joo Hyuk’s careers. Both actors continue to navigate the complexities of public life in the Korean entertainment industry.

What are your thoughts? You can watch Kim Seon Ho’s appearance in the link below.