6 Couples in Korean Dramas with a Large Age Gap, But Very Suitable - Chemistry That Hits Home

Kapanlagi.com - Couples in Korean dramas are one of the determining factors of whether the drama can be well-received by the audience or not. The couple in a drama can also determine whether the ratings for the drama will be high or low. That's why the couple in Korean dramas is also one of the factors that determine whether the drama is interesting to watch.

In addition to bringing together couples with a relatively small age difference, there are also Korean drama couples who have a very large age gap. Sometimes there are actresses who are older than the actors, or vice versa. But even so, these couples still look suitable and can make the audience feel affectionate when watching them.

The incredible chemistry they show in the drama proves that age difference is not a barrier. Curious about who these Korean drama couples are?

According to various sources, here are 6 Korean drama couples who have a significant age difference but still look suitable with the chemistry they bring. Let's check it out.

1. Cha Eun Woo - Im So Hyang

My ID is Gangnam Beauty (credit: twitter.com/jtbclove)

The first Korean drama couple with a significant age difference is Cha Eun Woo and Im So Hyang in the drama MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY in 2018. This drama, which is based on a Webtoon, has attracted the attention of viewers, especially those from outside Korea. In the drama, Cha Eun Woo and Im So Hyang are the same age, but they actually have a considerable age difference, KLovers.

Cha Eun Woo is a K-Pop idol and a newcomer actor in the Korean entertainment industry. He was born in 1997 and is currently 23 years old. On the other hand, Im So Hyang is an actress who started her career in 2009. She was born in 1990 and is currently 30 years old.

Despite their 7-year age difference, Im So Hyang still looks young and is a good match for Cha Eun Woo. So, they look harmonious in the drama MY ID IS GANGNAM BEAUTY.

2. Yoon Kyung Sang - Kim Yoo Jung

Clean with Passion for Now (credit: twitter.com/jtbclove)

The next Korean drama couple with a significant age difference is Yoon Kyung Sang and Kim Yoo Jung in the drama CLEAN WITH PASSION FOR NOW in 2018. In this drama, Yoon Kyung Sang and Kim Yoo Jung play a couple who work in the same office. Yoon Kyung Sang is the superior, while Kim Yoo Jung is his subordinate.

In the drama, they don't have a significant age difference, but in reality, they have quite a significant age difference. Yoon Kyung Sang is an actor who started his career in 2012, he was born in 1987 and is currently 33 years old. Meanwhile, Kim Yoo Jung is a Korean child actress who started her career in 2003, she was born in 1999 and is currently 21 years old.

They have an age difference of about 12 years. But despite the significant age difference, Kim Yoo Jung and Yoon Kyung Sang still look harmonious and can provide good chemistry as a couple in the drama.

3. Gong Yoo - Kim Go Eun

Goblin (twitter.com/CJnDrama)

Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun are one of the Korean drama couples who have a significant age difference. They are famous Korean drama actors in the drama GOBLIN in 2016. In the drama, Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun portray a couple with an age difference. Gong Yoo is a 30-year-old man while Kim Go Eun is a high school student trying to get into a university.

In real life, they also have a considerable age difference, although Kim Go Eun is not a real teenager. Gong Yoo is a senior actor who started his career in 2001 until now. Gong Yoo was born in 1979 and is currently 40 years old. Meanwhile, Kim Go Eun is a Korean actress who started her career in 2012. She was born in 1991 and is currently 28 years old.

Despite the 12-year age difference, they were able to create a sweet chemistry as a couple in the drama GOBLIN. Both Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun were able to balance it well despite the significant age gap.

4. Kang Ha Neul - Gong Hyo Jin

When The Camellia Blooms (credit: KBS2 TV)

The next Korean drama couple with a significant age difference is Kang Ha Neul and Gong Hyo Jin in the drama WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS in 2019. In this drama, Gong Hyo Jin plays a young mother with one child, while Kang Ha Neul plays a police officer.

Although they don't appear to have a significant age difference, in reality, they do have quite an age gap, KLovers. Kang Ha Neul is an actor who started his career in 2006, he was born in 1990 and is currently 30 years old. Meanwhile, Gong Hyo Jin is a senior actress who started her career in 1990, she was born in 1980 and is currently 40 years old.

Despite the 10-year age difference, their chemistry in the drama WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS captivated the viewers. This is evidenced by the Best Couple award received by Kang Ha Neul and Gong Hyo Jin in this drama. Not only that, this drama was also one of the successful dramas in 2019. WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS received 19 awards, with a final rating of 23.8% viewership.

5. Lee Joon Gi - IU

Moon Lovers(credit: twitter.com/SBSNOW)

Lee Joon Gi and IU are a Korean drama couple who also have a significant age difference. Lee Joon Gi and IU are a famous couple to this day, they were a couple in the drama MOON LOVERS in 2016. In this drama, Lee Joon Gi and IU's ages are not too far apart, but in real life they have quite a significant age difference, KLovers.

Lee Joon Gi is an actor and singer born in 1982, and he is currently 38 years old. Meanwhile, IU, who is also a singer and actress, was born in 1993 and is currently 27 years old. Despite the significant age difference of 11 years, they were able to create good chemistry in the drama.

Many fans even want Lee Joon Gi and IU to play together again in another drama as a couple. This is also because of the success of Lee Joon Gi and IU in building good chemistry despite the significant age difference when they played in the drama MOON LOVERS.

6. Ji Chang Wook - Kim Yoo Jung

Backstreet Rookie (credit: twitter.com/SBSNOW)

And the latest Korean drama couple who have good chemistry as a couple are Ji Chang Wook and also Kim Yoo Jung in the drama BACKSTREET ROOKIE in 2020.In this drama, Ji Chang Wook and Kim Yoo Jung have an age difference, just like in the real world that also has an age difference.In this drama, Kim Yoo Jung is a high school student while Ji Chang Wook is a worker who has a mini market.This drama provides a romantic comedy element that can entertain viewers and make them feel emotional.

Ji Chang Wook is an actor who was born in 1987 and is currently 32 years old.While Kim Yoo Jung is an actress who was born in 1999 and is currently 21 years old.Although they have a significant age difference of 11 years, they can create chemistry that makes viewers interested in watching the drama.

We know that the drama BACKSTREET ROOKIE has just aired this June.When the teaser for this drama was shown, many viewers were impatient and wanted to see the actions of Kim Yoo Jung and Ji Chang Wook as a couple. Not only that, many fans say that they are very compatible and harmonious.

Those are 6 Korean drama couples who have a significant age gap. But even though they have a large age difference, these Korean actors and actresses can prove that they are able to create extraordinary chemistry in a drama despite the age difference.

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