Actress Go Youn Jung is gaining attention for the surprisingly luxurious gifts she gave rookie girl group RESCENE, particularly member Zena.
On August 22, Zena revealed through a fan communication platform that Go Youn Jung had secretly sent gifts to RESCENE’s dorm while the actress was in Los Angeles.
The actress had apparently heard that Zena had recently moved and decided to send her both a full-length mirror and matching stool as housewarming presents. Even more thoughtfully, she specifically selected them in Zena’s favorite color.
However, it was the price of the gifts that truly shocked fans.
The pink full-length mirror is reportedly a handmade piece from a Swedish designer furniture brand costing approximately [krw]4.32 million[/krw.The matching miniature stool reportedly costs another [krw]1.35 million [/krw]
And Zena wasn’t the only RESCENE member who received something from the actress. Go Youn Jung reportedly gifted all five members designer pajamas worth around ₩160,000 KRW (about $115 USD) per set.
The total value of her gifts for Zena and RESCENE is estimated at approximately ₩6.50 million KRW (about $4,690 USD). She even wrote a sweet letter for the girls.
The extravagant gesture has attracted even more attention because Go Youn Jung and Zena only recently became personally acquainted. Since her debut, Zena has frequently attracted attention for her resemblance to Go Youn Jung and has openly expressed how much she admires the actress. The two finally met through recently released YouTube content, fulfilling what had effectively been a dream meeting for the rookie idol.
During their first meeting, Go Youn Jung reportedly took the initiative to give Zena her contact information, telling her that they should get a meal together sometime.
Rather than their interaction ending with the filming, the pair apparently remained in contact afterward. Go Youn Jung even remembered Zena’s love for pink when selecting her housewarming presents.
May and Zena in the pajamas.
The unexpected friendship between one of Korea’s most in-demand actresses and the rookie idol who had long been known as her “lookalike” has since charmed fans.
Go Youn Jung debuted as an actress in 2019 through He Is Psychometric and has since risen to become one of her generation’s most prominent stars through projects including Sweet Home, Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow, Moving, and Resident Playbook.
Meanwhile, RESCENE debuted in 2024 as a five-member girl group, with Zena attracting attention from the beginning of her career for her visuals.