Koo Kyo-hwan and Park Ji-hyun Turn Heads with Unexpected Chemistry at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards

At this year’s 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, actors Koo Kyo-hwan (42) and Park Ji-hyun (30) stunned fans and netizens alike with their unexpected but compelling on-screen chemistry.

Their agency, Namoo Actors, shared exclusive behind-the-scenes photos to their official X (formerly Twitter) account on the afternoon of the 15th, shedding new light on the duo’s captivating red carpet presence during the prestigious event held earlier on the 5th.

Koo Kyo-hwan attended the ceremony as a nominee for Best Supporting Actor in the film division for his role in Tallju (Runaway), while Park Ji-hyun was nominated for Best New Actress for her performance in Hidden Face.

The newly released photos capture moments never seen before, featuring the two stars together in pristine fashion: Koo in a sharp suit and Park in an elegant gown, their visuals radiating effortlessly glamor and gravitas.

The post caption read, “Too precious to keep just for ourselves,” and indeed, the styling and poise of the two actors left fans in awe, resembling a cinematic still from an arthouse film rather than candid snapshots.

Their combined presence exuded professionalism, each emanating powerful yet subtle charisma that’s characteristic of top-tier performers. The synergy of their shared frame delivered a fresh, almost fateful energy, sparking online buzz and fan-made scenarios imagining the duo as co-leads in a drama or film.

Heart-fluttering eye contact between Koo and Park completed the striking chemistry, highlighting why both are regarded as among Korea’s rising stars to watch in 2024.

Looking ahead, Koo Kyo-hwan is set to return to theaters with the upcoming film In Search of the King, while Park Ji-hyun is preparing for the release of Eunjung and Sangyeon, a brand-new Netflix Original series.