A community portal post went viral with around 60,000 views as netizens reminisced about the visuals of actor Kang Dong Won in his 20s.
Many Korean women consider Kang an ideal type because of his unmatchable looks and charming personality.
The post, which initially appeared on Nate Pann, features a series of photos from Kang's younger years, highlighting his national fame for his looks.
Though hot, part of the admiration has also been for how cool and clever Kang has been.
Kang's personality was best reflected through his candid interview answers when discussing past topics.
When asked about rumors that he had started dating, he said, "I just thought, 'Oh, they came out.'"
When he was asked about his good looks, he joked, "I usually eat Korean food."
Kang explained his decision to star mostly in mainstream films in equally simple terms: "A commercial film actor just acts in commercial films," he said.
Regarding criticisms of his appearance over the years, Kang said, "I'm now 40 years old."
Even though he hadn't topped the 10 million box office mark with "Violent Prosecutor," Kang said in his film, "Not hitting 10 million doesn't mean I'm not an actor. Who cares what I say, and why are people making a fuss about it?"
Korean fans also find Kang even more attractive because he is wise, as evidenced by his 137-point IQ test score.
Many netizens were quick to voice their nostalgia, praising Kang for her prime days.
The post in question received comments comparing the star to Cha Eun Woo and Won Bin and asking questions about his future family life.
"Why isn't he getting married? He needs to pass down his good genes," one user wrote.