Park Bo Gum's Moment Swimming in the Sea Becomes a Highlight Because It Is Considered Similar to Vicky Prasetyo's Action When Proposing to Angel Lelga

Kapanlagi.com - The entertainment world is once again buzzing with unexpected discussions. This time, it is not due to a scandal or a new project, but rather the action of an Indonesian comedian linked to a scene in the latest Korean drama. Netizens were amused after finding similarities between Park Bo Gum's action in WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES and the iconic moment of Vicky Prasetyo when proposing to Angel Lelga.

The scene in the drama features the character Gwan Sik (Park Bo Gum) daringly jumping from a ship and swimming towards Ae Sun (IU) as a proof of his love. Instead of getting swept away in a romantic atmosphere, netizens were reminded of Vicky Prasetyo's more extreme action: diving from a helicopter into the sea to propose to Angel Lelga.

This discussion became even more lively after many social media accounts compared the two moments. Comparison videos uploaded to TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) went viral, triggering hilarious comments from netizens. How similar are these scenes, really? Here’s the full review.

1. Park Bo Gum's Scene in the K-drama That Sparked Discussions

Park Bo Gum's action in this K-drama is said to resemble Vicky Prasetyo. (credit:tiktok.com/@noppuchino)

The Korean drama WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES aired on Netflix and immediately caught the attention of viewers. One of the scenes shows the character Gwan Sik, played by Park Bo Gum, daringly jumping into the sea as a form of love for Ae Sun (IU).

This scene was supposed to present a romantic moment full of emotion. However, Indonesian netizens actually consider it a K-drama version of Vicky Prasetyo's actions in real life.

2. Iconic Moments of Vicky Prasetyo That Went Viral Again

Park Bo Gum's action in this drama is said to resemble Vicky Prasetyo. (credit:tiktok.com/@noppuchino)

In 2018, Vicky Prasetyo performed a dramatic act in the program Dongeng Cinta Vicky and Angel Lelga that aired on Trans TV. He jumped from a helicopter into the sea and then swam towards Angel Lelga who was waiting on land.

This scene was once a topic of conversation because it seemed dramatic and full of Vicky Prasetyo's characteristic expressions. Now, after a similar scene appeared in a Korean drama, the public is reminded of that act.

3. Netizen Reactions That Made This Video Go Viral

Park Bo Gum's action in this drama is said to resemble Vicky Prasetyo. (credit:tiktok.com/@noppuchino)

After the comparison video of these two scenes was uploaded by a TikTok and X account, netizen reactions varied. Most felt entertained and were surprised that Vicky Prasetyo's actions could bear a resemblance to a Korean drama.

Some comments suggested that Park Bo Gum might have drawn inspiration from Vicky Prasetyo, while others joked that Vicky should receive royalties because his idea has been used in this drama.

4. Is This Korean Drama Really Inspired by Vicky Prasetyo?

Park Bo Gum's actions in this drama are said to resemble Vicky Prasetyo. (credit:tiktok.com/@noppuchino)

As of now, there has been no official statement from the production team of WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES regarding the inspiration for the scene. However, many netizens believe that this similarity is too coincidental to ignore.

The director of this drama, Kim Won Suk, is known for often taking references from various cultures. Whether this scene was indeed adapted from Vicky Prasetyo or is just a coincidence remains a hot debate on social media.

5. What is Vicky Prasetyo's Response to This Discussion?

Park Bo Gum's actions in this drama are said to resemble Vicky Prasetyo. (credit:tiktok.com/@noppuchino)

Not wanting to miss the moment, Vicky Prasetyo also commented on this viral video. In a post on the Instagram account @ivg.id on March 10, 2025, Vicky admitted to laughing at himself seeing his past being discussed again.

Some of his fans joked that Vicky has now become a part of the history of the Korean entertainment industry. Although it was just a joke, this discussion reaffirms that Vicky Prasetyo's actions are indeed hard to forget.

What do KLOvers think about this? Come on, write in the comments! If not now, when?

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