'Oxjangpan' Controversy: Kim Ho-young Remains Silent Despite Yoo Joo-hyun's Plea, Sticks to His Own Path in Selfie [Star Issue]

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Actor Kim Ho-young unexpectedly revealed a friendly bond with Yoon Hu, the son of singer Yoon Min-soo.

On the 26th, Kim Ho-young posted several recent selfies on his personal SNS, saying, "I couldn't help but calculate immediately upon seeing them—Hoistyle colors. It was so good to see familiar faces after a long time!"

In the photos, Kim Ho-young is seen taking mirror selfies at a pop-up store displaying various bags, showcasing his signature hip charm. He wore a white short-sleeved shirt featuring red KARA lettering and large cherry embroidery as accents, paired with cool blue striped pants. Adding to the look, he accessorized with a fedora and a summer-style mesh tote bag, demonstrating his unique fashion sense befitting a top celebrity style icon.

A two-shot with Yoon Hu also draws attention. While Kim Ho-young smiles brightly at the camera and strikes a V pose, Yoon Hu stands confidently beside him, now clearly showing signs of adulthood. Once beloved by the entire nation for his chubby cheeks and innocent eating show on the popular variety program "Dad! Where Are We Going?", Yoon Hu has grown rapidly, proudly displaying his handsome features that closely resemble his father Yoon Min-soo and his broad shoulders.

Recently, Kim Ho-young has been under intense public scrutiny as the 'Oxjangpan' controversy involving Pink's Yoo Joo-hyun resurfaces.

On the 6th, Yoo Joo-hyun addressed the issue on a fan communication platform, stating, "I only heard from Kim Ho-young that he was grateful I dropped the lawsuit, but I never received an apology." She referred to the 'Oxjangpan' controversy that erupted approximately four years ago.

The 'Oxjangpan' controversy arose about four years ago amid allegations of nepotism in casting for the musical "Elisabeth," when Kim Ho-young posted on SNS, "Asari-pan is old news. Now it's Oxjangpan," which was interpreted as targeting Yoo Joo-hyun.

With the controversy resurfacing after four years, Yoo Joo-hyun once again clarified her stance on her personal SNS on the 8th. She said, "After hearing Kim Ho-young's explanation, I decided not to discuss this issue further. However, time has not erased that frame. Nevertheless, I remained silent because I did not want to harm the production company and my fellow colleagues." She added, "The 'Oxjangpan' label, which started from one person's words, became a nickname attached to my name. Since then, I have had to endure suspicions, mockery, and criticism generated by that phrase for a long time."

She continued, "That remark did not end as a simple joke or incident. It actually affected my image, advertisements, and work activities. Even when deciding whether to accept or decline roles, I worried that this frame might become a burden to others." She expressed the pain she has endured over the years.

However, Kim Ho-young has not made any official statement regarding this matter.

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