Singer Jang Kiha and actress Yoon Gai have just confirmed that they are dating, and now everyone's attention immediately turned to their age gap.
On the 27th, Yoon Gai's agency, WE Entertainment, confirmed the news, stating:
"It's true that Yoon Gai and Jang Kiha are in a relationship."
Earlier that same day, it has been reported that the two have actually been dating for over two years. According to the report, they first crossed paths back in 2023 on 'SNL Korea,' where Jang Kiha appeared as a host and Yoon Gai was a cast member.
The couple drew a ton of attention specifically because of their 18-year age difference. Jang Kiha was born in February 1982, making him 44 years old internationally (and 45 in Korean age). Yoon Gai was born in September 2000, making her 25 years old internationally (and 26 in Korean age.) In other words, they are 19 years apart by international age (and 18 years apart in Korean age system).
Upon hearing this news, people instantly recalled an episode of MBC's 'I Live Alone' that aired back in October 2024, where Yoon Gai introduced her mother, who is a painter. Viewers were totally surprised to learn that her mother was born in 1977.
Right now, the netizens are dropping reactions like, 'Their age gap is shocking,' 'That's a huge age gap,' 'If they've been dating for more than two years, Yoon Gai would've been even younger when they started dating,' and 'He's only five years younger than her mother.'
To give you a quick refresher, Jang Kiha debuted in 2003 as a member of Nuncoband. He later joined the band Unemployed Youth in 2005 and formed Kiha & The Faces in 2008. As a solo artist, he gained massive popularity with his hit song 'Envy None' and he's laso been active as an actor, starring in films like 'Virus.'
Meanwhile, Yoon Gai made her acting debut in the 2019 film 'Second Life' and completely rose to fame through 'SNL Korea.' Since then, she has starred in dramas such as 'Love Scout,' 'Undercover High School,' and 'The Art of Sarah.' Right now, she is currently preparing for the upcoming release of 'Asura Balbalta' and 'All of Us Are Dead Season 2.'
