While interviewing at the 2024 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) on Friday night, Jang Wonyoung of IVE made audiences burst into laughter with her interaction with the actor Kim Soo Hyun.
Not only was that event shining in all of its glory and performances but it was also filled with laughter, all thanks to Kim’s surprise element.
The live interview started with Jang Wonyoung welcoming Kim, “Hello! It’s good to see you.”
During the conversation, Kim shared that he held his first Asia fan meeting in ten years and had cried more than expected.
“Ok, this time, I think I cried a lot more. I don’t know why.” He also joked, ”Am I becoming an ahjussi?” which made fans burst into laughter.
But the tone became comical when Kim quickly started to scooch away from Wonyoung, possibly thinking the segment was wrapping up.
But Wonyoung, sensing his confusion, quickly interjected with, “You can’t go yet—! We are going to take you into the next thing.”
In reply, Kim gave a shocked, “Oh! Right!” until Wonyoung passed him a card announcing who would be performing next.
Since its airing, this lighthearted exchange became a viral moment on social media, with fans praising the chemistry and exchange of humor between the two stars.
Viewers quickly took to the comments section, with a lot of saying they found Kim’s “not serious” personality adorable.
Another wrote: “You know why Wonyoung is so fast and smart?” Some found it funny, citing Kim’s unplanned comic timing at the moment.
Here’s what Korean netizens are saying in the online community forum theqoo:
From the performances of a variety of artists to the off-the-cuff exchanges that can take place backstage, the 2024 AAA was as much about the talent as they were about the experience.
In particular, Kim Soo Hyun and Jang Wonyoung capture the eye with their charisma at the event.
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