The public is shocked at how near the characters of "The Penthouse 2", Joo Seok Hoon, and Secretary Jo's ages are!

Well-loved characters in one of the most loved Korean dramas, "Penthouse: War In the Life," Joo Seok Hoon, portrayed by Kim Young Dae, and Secretary Jo, portrayed by Kim Dong Gyu, shock the public with their 2-year age gap.

The previous season and latest episodes of "The Penthouse 2" show characters Joo Seok Hoon, who plays the son of a wealthy businessman, Joon Dan Tae, while Secretary Jo works for Joon Dan Tae. Given the roles that they play, the public would immediately think that Joo Seok Hoon and Secretary Jo have a large age gap. Fans are quite surprised to find out that they are almost in the same age group in real life.

'The Penthouse 2' Actors Kim Young Dae and Kim Dong Kyu's Real Age

Actor Kim Young Dae was actually born in the year 1996, which makes him 25 years old, while actor Kim Dong Gyu was born in 1994, which makes him 27 years old. Their two-year age gap shocks the public, and this revelation comes to show how good and talented the actors are with their acting.

Actor Kim Young Dae, much to the public's surprise, has been portraying a younger role and, not to mention, gave it justice. To portray an intimidating character, actor Kim Dong Gyu made himself grow a beard and even shaved his head bald to get that tough exterior for the part.

Actors Kim Young Dae and Kim Dong Gyu's dedication to their craft can really be seen in the show's success. Aside from their appearances, Kim Young Dae and Kim Dong Gyu made such good portrayals of their respective characters that age becomes irrelevant in the series.

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'The Penthouse 2' Short Synopsis

"The Penthouse" is a mystery, suspense, and crime Korean drama series loved all over the world. It tells a story about wealthy families living in Hera Palace who would go to greater lengths to be number one and protect their own families.

Everything changes when a girl named Min Seol Ah, portrayed by Joo Soo Min, falls to her death from the highest level of the Hera Palace during a party. The residents of the Hera Palace protect themselves by covering up the fact that someone died in their home. However, residents can't help but suspect one another for murder.

"The Penthouse 2" stars Lee Ji Ah, Kim So Yeon, Eugene, Um Ki Joon, Yoon Jong Hoon, and Park Eun Seok. The series was directed by PD Joo Dong Miin and written by Kim Soon Ok. Season one of the "Penthouse: War In the Life" was placed 8th in the Top 50 Korean television series per nationwide viewers having over 5.3 million viewers. 'The Penthouse 2' is currently ongoing and is on its 8th episode.

Catch Joo Seok Hoon and Secretary Jo in upcoming suspense, betrayal, and revenge-filled episodes of "The Penthouse 2," which airs every Friday and Saturday at 10 PM KST.

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Written By Liza Parker