Legendary K-Pop Idol Publicly Asks Out Actress 16-Years-Younger

They met on the dating reality show.

First-generation K-Pop legends are not supposed to get this soft — but H.O.T.‘s Jang Woo Hyuk just proved that even idols with over two decades of stage charisma can still turn into shy leading men when it comes to love.

On the latest episode of Channel A’s Groom Class, a dating reality show, the H.O.T. star went on what can only be described as the most cinematic date of 2025: an amusement park outing with rookie actress Oh Chae Yi, who is 16 years younger. From the start, Jang had everyone talking when he showed up with a homemade lunchbox. Not just any lunchbox, though — he used peas grown by his mother to decorate the rice into a heart shape.

Things only escalated from there. Jang walked her through spots that were meaningful to his career, even pointing to the exact location that sparked his legendary debut with H.O.T. Then came the ultimate fan-service moment: a stop at the carousel featured in the “Candy” music video, where the two snapped couple photos before Jang leaned in for a gentle embrace.

But the real bombshell came later, under the glow of city lights at a rooftop night-view restaurant. Over cocktails, Jang looked Oh Chae Yi in the eyes and reminded her of the question he’d already asked: to date him seriously. This time, she didn’t stay silent. With fans watching from their screens, Oh Chae Yi finally gave him her answer — though the producers are saving the big reveal for the broadcast.

Now, netizens are split: some are swooning over the idol’s gutsy public confession, while others are raising eyebrows at the 16-year age gap. Either way, one thing’s for sure — Jang Woo Hyuk just turned reality TV into a real-life K-Drama, and the internet can’t look away.