Currently portraying the role of Nam Ji Hyun's love interest in "Little Women," Kang Hoon captivates the public with his witty, husband material role.
While his character gets stuck in the friendzone, fans wonder whether Kang Hoon has ever fallen for a friend. Here's what the actor says.
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As much as he believes in the idea of love, Kang Hoon firmly believes that love doesn't occur in every place.
Growing up, Kang Hoon had dreamed of becoming an actor. He had his fair share of puppy love romances and petty crushes.
However, when he pursued acting, he had been so busy that he couldn't find the time to meet new people with the intent to date.
Currently, Kang Hoon plays the role of Nam Ji Hyun's long-time best friend and love interest in the international blockbuster hit series "Little Women."
In the drama, he portrays the role of a smitten young man stuck in the friendzone. In an interview with Allure Korea, Nam Ji Hyun stated that she'd date a friend as she doesn't see problems with it.
Meanwhile, Kang Hoon had firm convictions against friends-to-lovers romance, saying that he doesn't want to ruin a strong friendship for romance.
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"I don't want to take advantage of the closeness and bond," Kang Hoon stated. "I have seen lots of my friends stop being buddies due to a failed romance."
Personally, Kang Hoon wouldn't date a woman who's inside his friend group but he respects people who are willing to risk it all.
At the moment, Kang Hoon is not seen dating anyone publicly, and is more focused on his on-going A-grade drama.
Kang Hoon in 'Little Women'
After his award-winning performance in "The Red Sleeve" with Lee Se Young, Kang Hoon now takes on a new challenge as Nam Ji Hyun's love interest in "Little Women."
The series tells the stories of three poor sisters who navigate their lives in infiltrating the most influential family in South Korea.
"Little Women" is a story where no one can trust no one, a story of power, money and betrayal.
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While Kang Hoon presents his character as the simple and loving best friends who's obsessed with plants, many fans suspect that his new acting role has contributions in the back-to-back murder that happens in the series.
Fans swoon over the idea of Kang Hoon playing a morally gray character. Without a doubt, the actor is a versatile star. Whether he becomes evil in the series, he will surely give justice to the role.
Catch Kang Hoon in "Little Women"! It airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN and Netflix!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
