A Korean singer-actor revealed his admiration for aespa in front of his wife, drawing attention from netizens.
On the 30th, a video titled “Singing a Duet with My Eardrum-Defying Gummy | Jo Jung Suk X Gummy Talk and Live” was posted on Jo Jung Suk’s YouTube channel.
That day, the production team asked Jo Jung Suk, “Do you think idols might appear on Suk and Music?”
In response, Jo Jung Suk’s wife Gummy said, “They’re going to appear a lot now,” and Jo Jung Suk also expressed his excitement, saying, “We warmly welcome them.”
Gummy asked Jo Jung Suk, “Is there someone you want?” Jo Jung Suk replied, “It’s our aespa. The aespa members.”
Hearing this, Gummy laughed after seeing the surprised reaction of the production team and said, “You’re shocked. You wonder what connection this is about.”
Jo Jung Suk confessed his fandom, placing his hands together and shyly saying, “I like aespa.”
Gummy explained, “I already liked them, but Karina has a connection with me, so we’ve eaten together and stuff, so I guess I like them even more now.”
Jo Jung Suk admitted that his affection grew after meeting them, saying, “I was really charmed by her personality,” and Gummy chimed in, “By her character.”
Jo Jung Suk picked up on Gummy’s comment and added, “By her character too,” then laughed embarrassedly as he continued listing her positive traits, saying, “There are quite a few.”
He further shared his impression of Karina, saying, “I was really taken by that, and I also felt she is a thoughtful person.”
He added, “I like the other aespa members too, so they’re always welcome,” expressing hope for aespa’s appearance.
Netizens reacted enthusiastically, saying things like, “The way he folded his hands and testified was so funny,” “No matter how much junior they are, if she’s my wife, I’d probably get jealous,” “Karina and Gummy have a private friendship… Jo Jung Suk must really like her. So many compliments,” “Seeing Gummy’s example. If my husband likes someone, I like them too. It’s like taking pride in being close to a celebrity I like, and it makes Jo Jung Suk look adorable and impressive,” and “It must mean Jo Jung Suk has given a lot of trust and love to Gummy all along.”