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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BTOB’s Lim Hyun Sik is making waves globally with his emotional OST See The Light for the hit drama When the Phone Rings.

The song, which was officially released on November 30, 2024, has quickly climbed the ranks and entered the top 10 on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart, securing the 10th spot as of January 4th.

See The Light is featured in key scenes of When the Phone Rings, a secret romance thriller starring Yoo Yeon-seok and Chae Soo-bin. The drama has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, and the OST has played a big part in its success. The song’s piano and guitar elements, combined with a powerful instrumental buildup, enhance the drama's emotional moments and leave a lasting impression.

Since its debut, When the Phone Rings has been dominating rankings on platforms like Netflix, and the OST’s success on Billboard just a month after release shows the global impact of the series.

The soundtrack also features other popular tracks like Hwasa's I Feel It Now, Lim Yeon’s Breath, Jae Yeon’s Is It Okay If I Love You, and Suran’s Hear Me Out, all receiving positive feedback from fans both in Korea and internationally.

When the Phone Rings will air its final episode on January 4th, bringing an end to the gripping drama, but its OST will surely continue to resonate with audiences around the world.

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