Memes, Age Jokes Spread After Revelation That Rapper Microdot, Actress Hong Soo Hyun Are Dating
Microdot and Hong Soo Hyun have finally laid rumors to rest and confirmed they are, in fact, dating. Their relationship was confirmed by the actress' agency, who subsequently explained Hong's relationship with the 24-year old rapper.
"They got to know each other through an entertainment program, and they recently began dating," a rep for Hong said. "They are getting to know each other more with good feelings."
Netizens React
While some people left congratulatory remarks on both Hong and Microdot's social media accounts, others started making memes and age jokes about the couple, particularly because of their age difference. A photo of the couple was posted on an Instagram account, named @betsy_moon, at the time when Hong was in her 20's and the rapper still in his teenage years.
Hong is 12 years older than the rapper, prompting jokes all over Instagram. However, fans of Hong and Microdot were supportive of the relationship, saying that the age wouldn't be much of an issue had the man been older.
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Where it Started
The couple met through the TV show The Fishermen and the City last year in October, where Microdot was seen teaching Hong how to fish. Since then, they've been hinting about their relationship on Instagram.
The rapper tagged the actress to do the Ice Bucket Challenge, and when she posted the video, Microdot commented on it with three heart emojis. He also wrote, "Good Night" with a rose emoji, to which Hong replied in Korean, indicating the same message.
Microdot was formerly a member of All Black in 2006 before launching his career as a solo rapper in 2015. Hong, 37, is a veteran actress who debuted in the 1990s and was featured in several shows including Jang Ok Jung, Live in Love, History of a Salaryman, Lie to Me, Temptation of an Angel, Goodbye Dear Wife, The Princess' Man, and many more. Now that the couple's relationship has been announced, netizens are now speculating that Microdot's song "With You" is a homage to Hong.
