The casting of two iconic Korean actors in a critically acclaimed Netflix series has drawn quite the attention online, especially due to the 19-year age gap between the two.
Recently, Netflix revealed the cast lineup of the second season of its highly acclaimed show, BEEF. Korean-American creator Lee Sung Jin is helming the production yet again after leading season 1 to immense success with his creative vision.
The series has cast veteran actress Youn Yuh Jung as Chairwoman Park, a powerful chairwoman of a luxury country club. Song Kang Ho, another legendary actor, will portray the character of her husband. The fact that Youn is 19 years his senior has sparked special interest among audiences.
Song Kang Ho | Namu Wiki Youn Yuh Jung | Namu Wiki
Usually couple castings with a huge age difference between the two actors tend to attract sensationalism. However, it appears that Young and Song’s age gap is central to the plot. Their characters are said to be a powerful married couple despite their age difference and will add to the story’s gravitas.
This casting news has driven a spike in audience interest in the show, which is set to premiere globally on April 26.
Song Kang-ho and Youn Yuh-jung play a powerful married couple!?!?!? https://t.co/bVjg7OBCpM pic.twitter.com/zVU3HY6z5O
— Estados Unidos Ferrera (@AlexBustillosCh) January 22, 2026
just looked up their ages and okay age difference https://t.co/9ZBeBetWjS
— caitlin⁷ (@kkxisshortt) January 22, 2026
didn’t even know this existed oh ma lord https://t.co/PmyiBqa10g
— ² (@lluhaoran) January 22, 2026
actors in 1940s -1960s still do may-september agegap!!never say too late to manifest this for ur favs https://t.co/1O0Ktge9Xv
— lu (@_lurkie_) January 22, 2026
may-september love #yass https://t.co/TPVinZoEl7 pic.twitter.com/5rVnUEXJiD
— elise (@deathoftheheart) January 21, 2026
Meanwhile, Youn Yuh Jung and Song Kang Ho will be joined by Hollywood bigwigs such as Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, and Charles Melton in this season.