Kang Ho Dong is known for his chemistry with male cast members. However, did you know he considers one of the LE SSERAFIM members as his only "girl friend"? Keep on reading for all the details!
Kang Ho Dong Known For Chemistry With Male Colleagues
Kang Ho Dong first entered the scene as a traditional Korean wrestler. However, since 1993, the male celebrity has been active as a comedian and MC.
As a household name on South Korean television, Kang Ho Dong is known for showing off his chemistry with his fellow male colleagues through various entertainment programs.
On shows such as KBS2's entertainment program "2 Days & 1 Night," which is greatly loved in South Korea, Kang Ho Dong mostly worked with male cast members. On JTBC's "Knowing Bros" and tvN's "New Journey to the West," Kang Ho Dong captivates viewers with his chemistry with male juniors.
Kang Ho Dong has stated that since he has been exercising since he was young, he is more at ease with male colleagues than with female colleagues.
Though Kang Ho Dong has been active in the indsutry for over 30 years, there is only one person he considers his "girl friend."
Kang Ho Dong Reveals His Only 'Girl Friend' is One of the LE SSERAFIM Members
On October 19, the latest episode of a Naver NOW talk show was aired. There, MC Kang Ho Dong's only "girl friend" appeared as the show's 20th guest. Her appearance garnered much attention.
To people's surprise, Kang Ho Dong's only "girl friend" was none other than LE SSERAFIM's Japanese member Sakura. At 25 years old, she is 28 years old younger than Kang Ho Dong.
As soon as Sakura entered the set, Kang Ho Dong introduced her as his "girl friend." The two greeted the viewers warmly by chanting, "Kura! Dong! Cross!"
However, Sakura soon expressed her disappointment in Kang Ho Dong. The female idol playfully scolded him, saying, "It has been five years, but this is only the third time we have seen each other. LE SSERAFIM debuted, but you did not congratulate us."
To this, Kang Ho Dong replied, "How can I contact you if I do not have your contact number?"
Sakura then cheerfully told him to go to HYBE's building. "Just tell the company you want to meet with LE SSERAFIM Sakura on the first floor. You can see me if you do that." At this, Kang Ho Dong burst into laughter.
Kang Ho Dong and Sakura first met in 2018. The two appeared on the show "Everyone's Kitchen." There, they discussed if a man and woman can be just friends.
Kang Ho Dong revealed that he did not have any female friends. Sakura appeared saddened by his words, asking, "You do not have one? Then what I am? Are we not friends?"
Since then, the two have been friends despite their large age gap. Kang Ho Dong apologized, saying, "Oh, you are my first girl friend." To this, Sakura called Kang Ho Dong the first friend she made in Korea and considered them true friends.
In May 2022, Sakura appeared in "Knowing Bros," where Kang Ho Dong is a cast member. When she saw him, she said, "You said you would be friends with me, but you never contacted me. I wanted to see you, but did you not want to see me, Ho Dong?"
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Written by Alexa Lewis
