Public reactions to the casting news have been mixed as Go Youn Jung prepares to star alongside Kim Seon Ho and Koo Kyo Hwan in her upcoming projects.
Born in 1996, Go Youn Jung has emerged as one of the most promising actresses of her generation. Since her debut in 2019 with the drama He Is Psychometric, she has steadily built her career with standout roles in Sweet Home, Alchemy of Souls and Moving. Currently, she is starring in the medical drama Resident Playbook and is also set to appear on popular variety show You Quiz on the Block on April 30th.
Known for her solid acting skills and captivating presence, Go Youn Jung continues to receive acclaim. However, her recent casting announcements have sparked some disappointment among viewers. In the upcoming romance drama Can This Love Be Translated?, she is paired with Kim Seon Ho (born in 1986), and in Everyone is Fighting Against Their Own Worthlessness (literal translation), she will act opposite Koo Kyo Hwan (born in 1982). While both male leads are respected for their acting chops and strong fanbases, some viewers have raised concerns about the noticeable age and experience gap, questioning the chemistry these pairings might bring.
Similar sentiments have surfaced in her current drama Resident Playbook. In the show, Go Youn Jung’s character is romantically linked with one played by Jung Joon Won, who is eight years her senior. Despite each actor’s individual charm, many viewers feel their dynamic leans more toward a “professor-student” vibe, rather than a romantic connection. Some critics have described the pairing as more awkward than natural.
While these critiques are not aimed at Go Youn Jung’s performance—she continues to impress with her versatility—they highlight a longing to see her matched with co-stars closer to her age, to bring out fresher, more relatable chemistry. With her status as one of the industry’s rising stars firmly established, fans are eager to see her take on roles and partnerships that fully showcase her potential.
Anticipation is growing around which stories and co-stars will best highlight the full range of Go Youn Jung’s talents as her career continues to climb.
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