Kim Seon Ho made a strong comeback with the Netflix series Can This Love Be Translated, starring opposite Go Youn Jung, and the show is generating huge buzz among everyone. However, the lead actor is facing heavy criticism online. This stems from his recent interview where he openly discussed his dating style in comparison to his character’s. His comments have sparked negative reactions from netizens. Read on to know more.
Kim Seon Ho Faces Harsh Criticism After Revealing His Dating Style
Recently, Kim Seon Ho compared his real approach to dating with the personality of his on-screen character. He said that when he was younger, he would quickly consider dating someone who showed interest in him. As he grew older, he became much more cautious.
He now needs considerable time to feel romantic emotions, especially if shared interests are missing, because starting a relationship feels difficult without that foundation. The actor highlighted how much he values conversations that flow naturally and described himself as not very bold in romantic situations. He called himself a bit of a coward who requires a long time to open up and move forward in love.
His honest reply sparked strong negative reactions from some online users. Many brought up his past personal issues and linked his words to old events. A few people expressed discomfort watching him on screen due to his past controversy.
For those of you who don’t know, in 2021, Kim Seon Ho’s former girlfriend accused him of pressuring her into an abortion during their relationship, which ended that May. Media reports, including text message evidence, later showed the claims were not accurate, and he was cleared of wrongdoing. Still, the scandal damaged his career heavily at the time. He lost many roles and endorsements and took a break. Even though he made his comeback, some people still talk about his past controversy.
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