16 Things Kim Seon-Ho’s Han Ji-Pyeong and Hong Du-Sik Characters Have In Common
Well, to state the obvious, both Good Boy and Chief Hong are boyfriend material
K-drama fans’ favorite Good Boy from K-drama Start-Up is back to make hearts flutter again. From playing the character of Han Ji-pyeong, Kim Seon-ho is now taking on the role of Hong Du-sik (or Chief Hong) in the rom-com series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.
With this new tvN series now part of our weekend viewing habits, more and more viewers are falling in love with Kim Seon-ho and his character Chief Hong. We can’t blame them, really. Even this 35-year-old actor himself thinks his character is pretty cool and awesome.
Hong Du-sik is a jack of all trades and a master of so many things (just look at his collection of certificates and licenses)! As halmeoni Kim Ga-ri (Kim Young-ok) says, “There’s nothing Du-sik lacks… Our Du-sik is good at absolutely everything.”
While he sure is hardworking and has many skills, Chief Hong is voluntarily unemployed. As restaurant and building owner Yeo Hwa-jung (Lee Bong-ryun) shares, “Chief Hong has one rule in life. He works when he wants and has fun when he feels like it. The man may bend backwards for everyone but he never works on his day off.” Well, for those who’ve already seen all the episodes available on Netflix, you know what happens after that.
“I think it would be really nice if women who watch the drama think that it would be nice to have a boyfriend like Du-sik,” Kim Seon-ho said during the series’ press con.
Because of how lovable and charming his new character is, we can’t help but see similarities between Chief Hong and Good Boy.
That is, of course, not to say that Kim Seon-ho is boxed into a role, because he is not. It’s just that he has this way of effectively portraying his characters and giving justice to them with such an irresistible approach.
Below, we listed down the things Chief Hong and Good Boy have in common that undoubtedly make them boyfriend material. Scroll through the gallery:
Han Ji-Pyeong and Hong Du-Sik
Han Ji-Pyeong and Hong Du-Sik
1. They're both handsome and have great personalities.
Well, of course, that's one of the reasons why Kim Seon-ho, who breathed life into characters Han Ji-pyeong ("Start-Up") and Hong Du-sik or Chief Hong ("Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"), is one of the heartthrobs in the Hallyu scene today. As for the personalities of the characters, they’re both good-natured, practical, and steadfast.
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2. They're smart.
Ask Han Ji-pyeong to answer 400+ questions about creating a business plan and how to become a great CEO, and Hong Du-sik a CSAT questionnaire, they're both sure to impress.
3. They're hardworking and absolute professionals.
Both of them are passionate about what they do. Han Ji-pyeong is a self-made venture capitalist, while Hong Du-sik trained himself to excel in different fields. Because they're hardworking, they've both achieved successes in whatever their definition of that may be.
4. They're helpful and reliable.
Whatever needs to be done, you can rely on them to deliver. They're always willing to extend a helping hand, too一Han Ji-pyeong as a mentor and Hong Du-sik as an "all-rounder town hero."
5. They're optimistic and forward thinkers.
Hong Du-sik wishes for self-driving cars to be available soon. Meanwhile, a start-up team consulted Han Ji-pyeong about that but he had his doubts regarding the group's bid for it in a project; he, however, had high hopes of developing his own app that pairs orphaned teens with an adult to help them fit into the society, drawing from his own experience as an orphan.
6. They're sweet.
Oh, the things they do to care for the women in their lives! Be it fetching you from a far destination or giving you a piggyback ride (when you're pretending to be drunk), they're both sweet! They're the perfect gentlemen.
7. They will drop everything to help (or save!) the woman they love.
Whether it's to save you from falling into a dubious, tricky deal or from becoming a victim of a pervert, they'll come running to the rescue.
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8. Their smile can melt one's heart.
Look at those dimples and the twinkle in their eyes!
9. They can help you feel better.
Well, if your heels are bothering you either because they're dirty or washed away by the sea, don't worry, they can take care of that for you.
10. They have interesting pastimes.
Han Ji-pyeong taps into his inner plantito and relieves his stress by taking care of his plants. Hong Du-sik, on the other hand, relaxes at home while making candles.
11. They make for fun food trip buddies.
It's fun to dine out with them. And who knows what can happen while you're enjoying your meals一maybe he'll profess his love and even wipe your mouth with a tissue in a very romantic way (awww!).
12. They can be your drinking buddies too.
It's great to bond and have hearty conversations with them while drinking plum wine, red wine, whiskey, or ginseng wine.
13. They have nice houses.
Han Ji-pyeong's house is located in the city while Hong Du-sik's is in a seaside village. But, they both have nice tastes for interior design and furnishing. They're organized and neat too!
14. They carry an outfit well.
They look good in blue and white striped button-downs...
...in plaid cover-ups...
...or in aprons.
15. They're "halmeoni's boys."
They're very respectful towards others, especially to the elders. They both have a grandmother ("halmeoni") figure whom they love so much. These halmeonis taught them good values in their teenage years and also helped shape who these men are today.
16. There's just something in the way they look at you.
Han Ji-pyeong, Hong Du-sik, and their irresistible gaze. We can't help but love them!
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is available for streaming and download on Netflix, with new episodes every Saturday and Sunday.
Photos from tvN, courtesy of Netflix
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