Kim Seon Ho, too old to stan? Born in 1986, wrecked by a scandal, and now When Life Gives You Tangerines has me questioning everything, did he just ruin his comeback? Stick around, this tea’s piping hot!

Who Is This Guy, Anyway?

Alright, K-drama fam, let’s break it down. Kim Seon Ho, born May 8, 1986, in Seoul, South Korea, Seongbu District to be exact, is basically K-drama royalty. Grew up in Bongcheon-dong as an only child, probably coddled by his mom (who, fun fact, survived a wild robbery, check Wikipedia). He’s 6 feet tall, 183 cm, 72 kg of pure potential, and went to Seoul Institute of the Arts for Broadcasting and Entertainment. Sounds perfect, right? This guy was Chief Hong in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, dimples so deep I almost got a tattoo of his face. I was ready to stan for life, until he fumbled the bag.

The Messy Middle: Scandal, Hiatus, and a Rough Comeback

Here’s where it gets messy. 2021 rolls in, and boom, scandal alert! His ex drops a bomb: “He forced me into an abortion!”. But hold up – two weeks later, Dispatch spills the tea, and it’s a full-on exposé. They’ve got texts showing Kim Seon Ho wasn’t the villain here. Turns out, his ex, was divorced before they dated. She drops that bomb on him, he’s shocked but stays with her anyway. Then he finds out she’s a serial liar, cheating with some other guy. He dumps her. July 2020, she’s pregnant – but they both agree to the abortion, no coercion. And he doesn’t ghost her after; he’s there, caring for her, even introducing her to his fam despite everything. Still, the damage on his career, oh, it’s done. Endorsements? Poof. 2 Days & 1 Night? Canceled. My heart? Shattered.

He’s 39 now, old enough to know better, and he vanishes for YEARS. I’m over here rewatching Start-Up, crying into my ramen, thinking he’s ghosted us forever. Then, 2025 hits, Netflix drops When Life Gives You Tangerines. IU, Park Bo-gum, Jeju Island vibes, it’s topping charts by March 10, says The Korea Times. Kim Seon Ho’s back as Yang Geum-myeon’s husband, special appearance, Volume 3, March 21. I’m hyped! But then I see him. Rough. Like, “did you forget how to be hot?” rough. X fans agree: “Kim Seon Ho’s new look is a crime.” One episode in, I’m ready to yeet him out of my life. What happened to my Chief Hong?!

The Glow-Up: He’s Back, Baby (Sort Of)

But wait, plot twist! Latest episode drops, and oh my God, he’s redeemed. Hair’s on fleek, smile’s melting me, that 183 cm frame is serving Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha energy again. Suddenly, I’m forgiving him. Scandal? Old news. Hiatus? Fine, take a nap, king. That fugly episode? A glitch. He’s 39, sure, but those dimples don’t lie, When Life Gives You Tangerines proves he’s still got it. I’m not saying I’m proud of folding so fast, but I’m back on the Seon Ho train, begrudgingly. He’s like that chaotic friend you can’t quit, messes up, charms you, repeat.

So, am I crazy for giving Kim Seon Ho another shot, or are you still stanning this 39-year-old mess? Drop your take below: Team “He’s Too Old” or Team “Dimples Forever”? Hit that comment section, I’m watching!