Jung Woo-sung and Im Ji-yeon's 'Senior-Junior Chemistry' Steals the Spotlight at Buil Film Awards Handprinting Event

Actor Jung Woo-sung and actress Im Ji-yeon have become a topic of conversation after being spotted sitting side-by-side at the Buil Film Awards handprinting ceremony.

The event, held on the 18th at Signiel Busan in Haeundae-gu, Busan, gathered last year's award recipients. At the ceremony, Kim Geum-soon humorously remarked to Jung Woo-sung, seated next to her, "I'm nervous to be sitting next to you again this year." Im Ji-yeon, also sharing a conversation with her senior from the same agency, Jung Woo-sung, flashed a bright smile.

Jung Woo-sung, who initially appeared somewhat tense, visibly relaxed as the event progressed, his expression softening. He drew particular attention with his radiant smile during the photo session.

The photos of Im Ji-yeon and Jung Woo-sung together garnered significant interest. Previously, in a January interview following the drama 'The Story of Ms. Oh,' Im Ji-yeon had addressed the enthusiastic cheers she gave Jung Woo-sung at the Blue Dragon Film Awards last year. At that time, Jung Woo-sung had acknowledged paternity of model Moon Ga-bi's son amidst controversy over an extramarital child, yet still attended the Blue Dragon Awards ceremony. While Im Ji-yeon and Park Ju-hyun loudly applauded from the audience, Heyri, seated beside them, offered a more subdued applause, sparking a minor debate.

Regarding this, Im Ji-yeon stated cautiously, "It was a fleeting moment, and I didn't anticipate the public's reaction. It wasn't a matter of right or wrong, but rather a spontaneous emotion."

The natural interaction between the two, meeting again after about eight months at the Buil Film Awards, elicited positive responses from fans, who praised their 'senior-junior chemistry.' Netizens commented, "It's natural for them to support each other as agency colleagues" and "It's good to see Jung Woo-sung smiling brightly again after a while."

Meanwhile, in November last year, Jung Woo-sung confirmed his paternity of the son of model Moon Ga-bi, revealed via SNS, stating, "As a father, I will do my best for the child." However, they did not formalize their relationship as a married couple, opting instead to focus on their roles as parents.

Jung Woo-sung debuted as an actor in the 1990s and has since established himself as one of Korea's most iconic leading men and a respected actor through numerous hit films. Beyond his acting career, he has expanded his influence into directing and producing, making significant contributions to the film industry. He is also known for his active participation in social causes and for speaking out on important societal issues.