It is the kind of meta-moment K-drama fans live for! The line between fiction and reality blurred in the most adorable way this week involving the stars of the hit Netflix series, Can This Love Be Translated?.
Actress Go Youn Jung recently achieved a massive social media milestone, surpassing 10 million followers on Instagram. While the achievement itself proves her rising global status, it was a witty comment from her co-star, Kim Seon Ho, that stole the spotlight and sent fans into a frenzy.
On January 22, Kim Seon Ho appeared in the comments section of her celebratory post, writing, “Congratulations, Cha Mu Hee.”
To the uninitiated, it might seem like a simple inside joke, but for viewers of their drama, it was a perfect callback. In Can This Love Be Translated?, Go Youn Jung plays Cha Mu Hee, a top actress who rises from obscurity to global stardom. A significant plot point in the series actually revolves to her character’s follower count growing and her eventual status as a megastar with 10 million fans. Kim Seon Ho plays Ju Ho Jin, her interpreter and love interest, who supports her journey.
The interaction didn’t stop there. Go Youn Jung kept the roleplay alive, replying, “Ju Ho Jin, is this a dream?”
This exchange mirrors the dynamic of their characters perfectly, specifically referencing scenes where the duo discussed her SNS growth during a trip to Japan. Fans were quick to react to the chemistry bleeding into real life, leaving comments like, “Ju Ho Jin and Cha Mu Hee actually exist,” and praising the actors for their commitment to the “universe” of the drama.
The timing couldn’t be better. Since the drama released all episodes on January 16, the pair have dominated the conversation. Kim Seon Ho and Go Youn Jung currently rank #1 and #2 respectively in the TV/OTT cast buzz rankings, proving that whether onscreen as Cha Mu Hee and Ju Ho Jin, or off-screen as themselves, their chemistry is undeniable.
