Actor Ryu Seung-ryong clarifies 'Wild Thing' challenge rumors
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Ryu Seung-ryong humorously addressed online speculation surrounding the "I Like You" challenge for the movie 'Wild Thing.'
- He clarified that he has no debt to co-star Oh Jung-se, has not invested in the film, and does not use alcohol or tobacco.
- The challenge, which involves parodying a character from the movie, has gone viral, with celebrities like Winter from aespa participating.
Actor Ryu Seung-ryong has playfully debunked online rumors about his involvement in the "I Like You" challenge for the movie 'Wild Thing.' Responding to netizens' speculation, Ryu posted on his social media, "No debt to Oh Jung-se, no investment in the movie, no alcohol or tobacco, considering a catcher version." He added, "To the cinema for 'Wild Thing' with a pure heart."
Ryu Seung-ryong's participation involved parodying the character Choi Seong-gon, played by Oh Jung-se, in the film. His enthusiastic promotion, despite the character's unglamorous portrayal, led to jokes from netizens asking if he owed Oh Jung-se money or had invested in the movie. Ryu's witty replies aimed to clarify his pure intentions behind the promotional effort.
The "I Like You" challenge has gained significant traction online, with various celebrities joining in. Notable participants include Winter from the group aespa, actors Lee Sung-min, and Kim Mu-yeol, further spreading the challenge's popularity. The trend highlights the engaging and often humorous ways fans and celebrities interact with current film releases.
No debt to Oh Jung-se, no investment in the movie, no alcohol or tobacco, considering a catcher version. To the cinema for 'Wild Thing' with a pure heart.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.