Recently, there has been a growing trend of idols and celebrities being compared to the popular South Korean actor, Kang Dong Won.

From Cha Eun Woo to BIGBANG's T.O.P, many stars have been compared to the actor, and now NewJeans' Haerin has been added to the list.

A post titled "A celebrity who has people saying 'He looks like NewJeans' Haerin'" went viral on Instiz after it shared one of Haerin's school photos with a photo of the actor during his modeling era in his twenties.

The post sparked mixed reactions among netizens, with some saying the two stars could not look more alike, while others insisted that there were no similarities between them.

Those who agreed with the comparison left comments like "They look alike…!", "An uncle and niece vibe!!!", and "Is this the first female Kang Dong Won lookalike idol…?!".

However, those who disagreed left comments like "I don't think they really look alike", "Haerin is a beautiful girl in her own Haerin way, and Kang Dong Won is a handsome man in a Kang Dong Won way", and "They look similar in the photos because they have the same facial expressions, but I don't think they actually look alike."

It seems that the debate over the similarities between Haerin and Kang Dong Won will continue, as netizens remain divided over the issue.

What do you think? Check out more photos of the two below and decide for yourself.

Overall, the comparison between Haerin and Kang Dong Won highlights the growing trend of celebrities and idols being compared to popular actors and actresses in South Korea.

Whether or not the two stars actually look alike, it is clear that they both have captivated the hearts of fans with their chic and cat-like visuals.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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