Yoon Jong-hoon and Kim Sook's Playful Banter: A Decade-Long Connection

A delightful exchange between actor Yoon Jong-hoon and comedian Kim Sook, known for her femme fatale persona, has been revealed, showcasing their decade-long playful relationship that began on a TV show.

The video titled 'Femme Fatale Sook's Third Man?! The Younger Man Who Flirts Just by Breathing' was released on 'Vivo TV', a content production company founded by comedian Song Eun-i.

In the video, Song Eun-i and Kim Sook discuss the men who have publicly declared Kim Sook as their ideal type over the years.

Song Eun-i mentioned several notable figures, including baseball player Dae-hyung and entertainers Sang-ryeol and Kyu-han, but highlighted Yoon Jong-hoon, who has twice publicly expressed his admiration for Kim Sook. Yoon Jong-hoon, who previously named Kim Sook as his ideal type on 'Problematic Men', recently reaffirmed his admiration on 'Baekban Journey with Heo Young-man', surprising Song Eun-i.

Song Eun-i noted Yoon Jong-hoon's serious demeanor during the broadcast, questioning the authenticity of his affection. In response, Kim Sook revealed her close relationship with Yoon Jong-hoon by sharing his contact information and calling him on the spot. Yoon Jong-hoon couldn't hide his excitement and playfully flirted with Kim Sook, who responded firmly, "If you keep obsessing over me, it will be difficult."

Yoon Jong-hoon explained the buzz around his comments, saying, "Since I mentioned her as my ideal type on a show 10 years ago, writers keep asking me about it." When Kim Sook jokingly asked him to dislike her after such a long time, Yoon Jong-hoon replied, "After this long, shouldn't we be married by now?" hinting at his affection.

The atmosphere heated up with Yoon Jong-hoon's candid remarks filled with jealousy. He mentioned feeling uneasy about Kim Sook's recent sweet interactions with actor Koo Bon-seung, causing laughter from Song Eun-i and Kim Sook. When Song Eun-i interpreted his comments as a proposal, Kim Sook joked, "We would have broken up several times by now." Yoon Jong-hoon clarified that some of his comments were light-hearted jokes edited out during production, but Kim Sook playfully insisted he shouldn't avoid confessing.

The unique chemistry between Yoon Jong-hoon and Kim Sook, oscillating between business and genuine feelings, provided entertainment for viewers. Their playful banter suggests a new sibling or romantic dynamic in the entertainment industry, raising anticipation for any future developments in their relationship.

Meanwhile, last year, Kim Sook was rumored to be in a 'some' relationship with actor Koo Bon-seung through a broadcast. However, on October 7, when marriage rumors surfaced, Kim Sook clarified, "It's fake news, and he's just someone I respect."

Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr