Park Seo Joon is caught up in unexpected controversy after netizens speculated that he subtly criticized Kim Soo Hyun in a recent social media post. Now, one of his past interviews is gaining attention again.

Recently, Park Seo Joon shared a post on his personal account saying, "What did I do in Paris? Garo." While it seemed harmless at first, some fans were quick to link it to Kim Soo Hyun.

The reason? Garo Sero Research Institute, a controversial YouTube channel, has been involved in discussions about Kim Soo Hyun and actress Kim Sae Ron.

Adding fuel to the fire, the channel’s head, Kim Se Ui, commented, "YouTuber Kim Paris is being taken down by Garo Sero Research Institute. We will work even harder to clear Kim Sae Ron’s name. Park Seo Joon, fighting!"

Some netizens pointed out that Kim Soo Hyun allegedly called himself Kim Paris during his military days.

Because Park Seo Joon’s post included the words Paris and Garo, many suspected it was a subtle jab at Kim Soo Hyun.

However, Park Seo Joon’s fans were quick to shut down the rumors, saying, "This is such a reach. He’s used 'Garo' and 'Sero' before for photo orientations.", "Not everything has to be connected to drama.", and "People really need to stop dragging Park Seo Joon into this."

Amid the debate, an old interview from Park Seo Joon’s 2023 appearance on tvN’s You Quiz on the Block has resurfaced.

In the episode, he talked about his military service at Cheongju Prison and shared, "When serious crimes happen, only a fraction of them actually make it to the public. I saw many people who showed no remorse."

He added, "One thing that shocked me was the sheer number of crimes committed against minors. It was so disturbing that I decided—if I ever become successful, I want to do something that can help children."

As this past statement gains attention again, netizens remain divided. Some believe it further supports his stance against certain issues, while others think the entire situation is being overanalyzed.

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The When Life Gives You Tangerines cast melted fans’ hearts once again — this time off-screen!

On April 15, the VIP premiere of the film Yadang took place at Megabox COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, and it quickly turned into a Poksak reunion.

The event was already buzzing with big names like Uhm Tae Woong (who made his first appearance in 8 years), Lee Min Ho, Ha Ji Won, Lee Joo Young, Hyeri, Lee Yu Bi, Kim Sung Kyun, and even Single’s Inferno 4's Lee Si An.

But the surprise appearance of severalWhen Life Gives You Tangerines cast members made fans super emotional.

IU, who played Gwansik’s daughter Geum Myeong in the Netflix series, was spotted quietly entering the theater wearing a mask. A fan who noticed her shared a photo, writing, “Poksak daughter Geum Myeong is here!”

Kim Seon Ho also showed up and quickly got attention. Fans recognized him despite the mask and commented, “Chung Seop is here too!” and “Park Hae Joon’s son-in-law came!” Kim Seon Ho made a special appearance in the series as Geum Myeong’s husband.

Kang Yoo Seok, who played Eun Myeong Yi (Gwansik’s son), also came to support his on-screen dad. Fans left sweet comments like “The son is so thoughtful!”

And of course, Choi Dae Hoon — better known as “Hak Ssi Ahjussi” — made fans smile with his bright energy. People couldn’t stop talking about him, saying things like “He came to see his in-laws’ movie,” and “The whole When Life Gives You Tangerines family is here!”

Before the event, Park Hae Joon shared in an interview with Xports News that he wasn’t sure who would show up, saying, “Everyone’s really busy, so it depends on the situation. But I’d be really happy if we could meet again after a long time.”

Well, they did meet again — and fans couldn’t be happier.

In Poksak, Park Hae Joon played the loving father Gwansik, but in Yadang, he takes on a much tougher role as a drug squad detective who never gives up on catching criminals. His transformation is already gaining attention from fans eager to see him in a new light.

Meanwhile, Yadang officially hit theaters on April 16.

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