They compared it to father and daughter.
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The latest K-Drama Not Nice To Meet You has been riddled with controversy.
It started with the age gap between lead stars Lim Ji Yeon and Lee Jung Jae.
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Following the backlash, it was announced that Oh Yeon Seo would be playing Lee Jung Jae’s first love, despite a 15-year age gap.
Shocking Age Gap Announcement For Upcoming K-Drama Triggers Disgust
Recently, a two-shot of the pair from the K-Drama has garnered attention online, but negatively.
While many fans love to gush about the visual chemistry between stars, it couldn’t have been more different for these photos. Many thought the two stars didn’t match, mainly due to the age gap and that it looked more like a father-daughter relationship, or that Lee Jung Jae looked like he was Oh Yeon Seo’s uncle.
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“Appa… If he fell in love after seeing the girl who’s like his firstborn daughter, then yeah, okay…”
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“Gasp, he’s way too much like an uncle.”
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“He’s basically her dad;;”
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“How is she supposed to be his first love…? They look like there’s a 20-year age gap LOL”
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“Ah… I don’t want to judge based on looks, but they really don’t match… it’s kinda… yeah.”
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“If Oh Yeon Seo is Lee Jung Jae’s first love, wouldn’t that make Lee Jung Jae basically a pedophile?”
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“What is this casting?”
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“I came in thinking it was Oh Yeon Soo, not Oh Yeon Seo, and wondered why people were reacting so negatively…”
The show has had criticism from international fans regarding photos ahead of the premiere, and you can read more below.
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