Many fans defended his visuals.
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Recently, National Geographic unveiled its special 2026 Fall/Winter campaign, which features short videos filmed K-Drama style. The first “episode” of the series, titled The Season I Met You, has already been released and stars Go Youn Jung as the female lead.
However, some have called out an “issue” with the male lead cast, that has allegedly happened with Go Youn Jung before in the past.
Previously, some labeled one of Go Youn Jung’s male co-stars as “ugly” and “old,” sparking a debate over visuals and talent.
Top Actor Deemed “Ugly” And “Too Old” For New Series Triggers Debate Over Visuals
Go’s co-star for the National Geographic series is Heo Nam Jun, known for his previous roles in My Royal Nemesis and A Hundred Memories.
A post questioning why Go was paired with “another ugly actor” went viral, with some agreeing with the OP.
her fourth time in row with ugly co star
— su (@ohyeahju) September 22, 2026
Clock it cause I didn’t fall for the propaganda yall were selling on his last kdrama
— Jeongwoo akgae (@woocheolbot) September 22, 2026
Many came to the actor’s defense, however, also saying that an actor that did not fit into specific beauty standards but was talented was better to have in a series.
kdramatwt complains about koreans having harsh beauty standards and then go and call actors ugly… the irony ain’t even funny anymore
— kay 🪷 (@blushnayeon) September 22, 2026
the audacity to call HNJ ugly.
even so the actor is ugly from ur standard, what’s the matter with u? i mean, tbh ugly actor with good acting still so much more better than the criminal one.
n there’s a reason they choose the co-star. Bcoz he’s popular, handsome & talented.
— 규 (@kyuapplepie) September 23, 2026
calling ‘korean’ beauty standards toxic while doing the same shit yourselves… girl pick a side lmao
— mizu (@aashiyanamiizu) September 23, 2026
the concept of calling this man ugly pic.twitter.com/XTLmEjfeeL
— 𝐹𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒽 ♡ (@Farahacreations) September 22, 2026
News#Popular #Actress #Cast #Ugly #Actor #Sparks #Debate1790207431
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