Jang Kiha's Troubling Pattern of Dating Much Younger Women Sparks Scathing Criticism
South Korean singer Jang Kiha, 44, has found himself at the center of controversy once again for his relationship with actress Yoon Ga I, 26. The news of their romance was met with a mix of congratulations and discomfort from fans, with many criticizing the significant 18-year age gap between the two.
The couple first met in 2023 through Coupang Play's SNL Korea, where Jang Kiha appeared as a host and Yoon Ga I was active as a cast member. They reportedly grew closer through their shared interests in music and film. While some fans were supportive of the relationship, many others expressed concern over the age difference.
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On Korean community site theqoo, a post about the relationship drew hundreds of comments, with netizens voicing their discontent. Several commenters compared Jang Kiha to Leonardo DiCaprio, who has faced criticism internationally for his dating history. Some even brought up his previous public relationship with IU, who was 11 years younger than him, pointing out that the singer has now twice been publicly linked to women significantly younger than him.
Commenters took to social media to express their disapproval, with many using humor and irony to convey their disgust.
