Wi Ha-jun "I've been more popular with men than women since my school days."

Actor Wi Ha-jun confessed that he was more popular with men than women since his school days.

On the YouTube channel 'Hong Seok-cheon's Jewel Box', which was released on the 15th, a video titled "World Wide Gay Pick Jewel Wi Ha-junl Hong Seok-cheon's Jewel Box Season 2 EP.12" was uploaded. On this day, Wi Ha-jun, the male protagonist of the tvN drama 'Graduation', visited as a guest and performed.

Wi Ha-jun said, "I've seen 'Treasure Box' a lot. I've received a lot of recommendations to appear in it," drawing favorable responses from Hong Seok-cheon and Kim Ddol-dol. He said, "At first, I was like, 'How do I get out of here?' “After watching it, I found the aspect of making guests shine attractive.”

Hong Seok-cheon asked Wi Ha-jun, “Did you feel regretful about why there was no contact?” Wi Ha-jun said, "When 'Treasure Box' just became an issue, I thought, 'I don't want to do it?' I had seen him at a movie preview before. At that time, Hong Seok-cheon said to me, 'You know that if I pick something, it will be good, right?' “I even hugged him,” he said.

Hong Seok-cheon said, “We hugged too much,” causing laughter. Wi Ha-jun expressed his gratitude, saying, “I’ve done a lot of work since then.” Kim Ddol-dol praised Wi Ha-jun, saying, “The more I look at him, the more I am convinced that he is a handsome dinosaur-like man.”

Wi Ha-jun is from Wando, Jeollanam-do. He said, “I am from Soando, an island that is an hour further from Wando.” When asked why he dreamed of becoming an actor, Wi Ha-jun said, "I liked acrobatics and b-boying when I was young. Since I was in a dance club, I wanted to become an idol. After coming to Seoul, I somehow started learning acting." He revealed the story that led to his decision.

Wi Ha-jun confessed that during his school days, “I wasn’t popular at all.” He said, "I didn't even know how to laugh at the time. I was very quiet and didn't say anything." Hong Seok-cheon said, "I think male students would have liked it more," and Wi Ha-jun said, "That's right. It was always popular with men. It was the same when I was in school and in the military."

Hong Seok-cheon smiled and said, “Our species all over the world will continue to like it.” Kim Dong-dol also expressed positively, saying, “This is an award we really like.”

Wi Ha-jun became a world-wide gay star after the release of Netflix's 'Squid Game'. He said, "'What charm do I have?' “I was curious,” he said. The hosts explained, “His face has masculinity,” “It’s human testosterone,” and “Especially when seen overseas, Wi Ha-jun’s eyes have the charm of a sexy Asian.”

Ten Asia Reporter Lee So-jeong forusojung@tenasia.co.kr