Prominent Korean Actor Opens Up About Past Relationship
Choo Young Woo opened up about his real first love — and it’s got fans talking!
The Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight star shared a shy but detailed story of his high school crush that turned into something more.
“There is someone who immediately comes to mind when I think of first love.” — Choo Young Woo
He revealed how his crush wasn’t just any classmate. She ranked first in the class placement test, standing out among 400 students. The moment she walked up to the podium was unforgettable.
“The high school I attended required passing an entrance exam. After the exam and the class placement test, everyone gathered in the auditorium. Wearing our uniforms, the entire student body was seated, and among 400 students, the person who ranked first in the class placement test was called to the principal’s front. Watching her walk up to the podium felt like slow motion. She was cool. And it turned out we were assigned to the same class.”
Choo admitted his crush motivated him to work harder in school.
“She was really good at studying. Classes were divided by grade levels, and since we couldn’t have classes together, I worked hard because of her. I wanted to narrow the gap in our grades.”
Luckily, it wasn’t just a one-sided crush.
“It didn’t end as an unrequited crush; we dated.”
But the story has a bittersweet twist. Choo moved to Seoul for acting and lost touch.
“I don’t know how she’s living now. The only news I heard was that she went to a prestigious university when I was twenty.”
Fans are loving this rare, real-life glimpse into Choo Young Woo’s past — a break from his usual on-screen love story.
