Kang Hun confesses 10 years of devotion to Taeyeon, claiming he started acting because of her
Actor Kang Hun heated up the set of Amazing Saturday by expressing his sincere admiration for singer Taeyeon.
Actor Kang Hun heated up the studio by revealing his long-standing devotion to singer Taeyeon. Appearing on the MBC variety show 'Amazing Saturday', Kang Hun showcased his variety skills through a series of heartfelt confessions toward Taeyeon.
"I started acting because I wanted to see Taeyeon" Kang Hun's sincere confession
During the broadcast, Kang Hun revealed that the decisive reason he began acting was Taeyeon. Claiming to be a long-time fan who started acting just to see her, he expressed deep gratitude for finally meeting his idol. He shared that he has enjoyed Taeyeon's music for years and credited her as the reason he became an actor.
The studio was filled with cheers and laughter at Kang Hun's uninhibited display of fandom. Showing an active approach, Kang Hun expressed his desire to sit next to Taeyeon and heightened the atmosphere by attempting to flirt using a two-line acrostic poem based on her name. Taeyeon responded warmly to the junior actor's sincere greeting, thanking him and wishing him a "Merry Christmas." The atmosphere was so intense that reactions like "Is this 'We Got Married'?" erupted from the set due to Kang Hun's proactive behavior.
In particular, Kang Hun proved the depth of his devotion by mentioning that he still owns a CD of Taeyeon's music. His mention of an old CD containing traces from 20 years ago revealed his long wait, which surprised the studio members. Kang Hun drew everyone's attention by attempting an acrostic poem for Taeyeon. Starting with the first syllable 'Tae,' he set the mood by calling out "Taeyeon-ah," and followed up with a witty flirtation for the second syllable 'Yeon' by asking, "How about 'Yeon' (love)?"
The fierce competition of younger fans for Taeyeon
On this day, confessions from other cast members who have long admired Taeyeon followed Kang Hun's direct approach. One cast member expressed their fandom by stating they listen to Taeyeon's songs every day and shared anecdotes related to fan club activities to show their affection. One cast member specifically confessed to listening to Taeyeon's music every night at 11 PM. They shared a story about using the fan club's name as a cafe name and explained how they maintained their fandom by alternating between songs by Taeyeon and senior singers like Yuri. They emphasized their unchanging devotion, noting they have never changed their fan club ID.
Following Kang Hun's direct confession, other cast members also expressed their affection for Taeyeon, filling the studio with an energy reminiscent of a fan meeting. As Kang Hun finished his acrostic poem for Taeyeon, he simultaneously drew screams and laughter from the crowd. The special episode was completed by the chemistry between Kang Hun, who did not hide his feelings, and the reacting cast members. Toward the end of the broadcast, the show concluded on a lighthearted note as Kang Hun faced a penalty according to the rules of 'Saturday Closed System' for failing to follow the acrostic poem rules.