Actor Cha Tae-hyun Experience Rare 'Achoo Syndrome' on TV Show


Actors Cha Tae-hyun displayed symptoms of the rare 'Achoo Syndrome.'

On the October 22nd episode of tvN's variety show 'Handsome Guys,' Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Dong-hyun, Lee Yi-kyung, Shin Seung-ho, and Oh Sang-wook embarked on a culinary tour in Mullae-dong.

While walking to a restaurant, Shin Seung-ho sneezed, followed by Cha Tae-hyun. Shin asked Cha, "Do you sneeze when you see sunlight too?" to which Cha replied affirmatively. When Shin asked, "Who doesn't?" Lee Yi-kyung and Oh Sang-wook raised their hands.
Actor Cha Tae-hyun Experience Rare 'Achoo Syndrome' on TV Show

Shin noted, "It's about half and half," but Cha added, "It's much less common." Known as 'Photic Sneeze Reflex,' Achoo Syndrome affects approximately 20% of the global population, causing sneezing when exposed to sudden bright light or sunlight.

In other news, Cha Tae-hyun recently founded an agency with Jo In-sung. Basecamp Company represents actors Cha Tae-hyun, Jo In-sung, Jin Ki-joo, and Lim Ju-hwan.

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr