On February 19, Kim Do Hoon attended the production press conference for Netflix’s mystery variety show “Agents of Mystery 2” in Mapo-gu, Seoul. He posed for group photos alongside Karina, Hyeri, John Park, Gabi, and Lee Yong Jin.
During the photo session, the cast members held hands as part of the pose. Kim Do Hoon stood between Karina and Gabi, holding both of their hands while cameras captured the moment.
However, a clip from the event quickly spread online, with some netizens claiming that Kim appeared to be “fidgeting with” or touching Karina’s hand inappropriately. The short video sparked debate across online communities, and one user even posted in Kim Do Hoon’s fan community, writing, “Don’t touch Karina’s hand.”
As the discussion gained traction, Kim Do Hoon directly clarified the situation. He stated, “I didn’t touch her hand. I scratched my own finger. It was itchy.”
In the full footage, Kim appears to scratch his own finger while still holding hands as part of the group pose, suggesting that the movement may have been misunderstood due to the camera angle.
Online reactions have since been mixed but largely rational. Many netizens commented:
- “He’s touching his own hand.”
- “If you look closely, it seems like he’s scratching his own finger.”
- “Would he really touch Karina’s hand like that at an official event?”
- “It’s understandable why people could misunderstand, but it looks like he’s just scratching his hand.”
Meanwhile, “Agents of Mystery” is an adventure deduction variety show that tracks and solves mysterious cases that cannot be explained scientifically. After the successful release of Season 1, the program returns with a second season.
Produced by PD Jung Jong Yeon, known for hit genre shows such as “The Devil’s Plan,” “Great Escape,” and “Girls’ High School Mystery Class,” Season 2 expands into a large-scale open-world setting with deeper mysteries and heightened teamwork.
The returning cast includes Lee Yong Jin, John Park, Hyeri, Kim Do Hoon, and Karina, while Gabi joins as a new investigation member. “Agents of Mystery 2” premieres on Netflix on February 27.
Sources: Daum | 스포츠조선