Actor Xu Nanjun addresses dating rumors, reveals his real-life romance style

Xu Nanjun, who stars as the charismatic conglomerate heir "Cha Se-gye" in the hit Korean drama "My Rival Royal Love," is experiencing a surge in popularity. His on-screen chemistry with co-star Lim Ji-yeon has captivated audiences, and he recently found himself unexpectedly embroiled in dating rumors with actress Hong Yi-seol.

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You've even got dating rumors now, you must be really famous!

Responding to the rumors for the first time, Xu Nanjun humorously remarked that his company colleagues teased him, saying, "You've even got dating rumors now, you must be really famous!" He admitted his initial reaction was to laugh, even suspecting the news was a fabricated image. He later realized the actress involved was a minor character from an episode he had missed watching live, which he found even more amusing given the perceived impossibility of the situation.

While fans are curious if his real-life romantic approach mirrors Cha Se-gye's suave and flirtatious demeanor, Xu Nanjun denies it. He states he doesn't understand the concept of playing hard to get and is not skilled in push-and-pull tactics. If he likes someone, he either makes a direct move or becomes too shy to speak due to his strong feelings.

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It's completely impossible, so it's even funnier.

Xu Nanjun also shared that the classic lines from "My Rival Royal Love," which fans have dubbed "textbook romance," were inspired by his observations of people in everyday life. He particularly favors a speaking style that sounds a bit rough, perhaps with a rural accent, yet conveys warmth, which contributed to Cha Se-gye's unique, straightforward charm.

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I don't understand playing hard to get at all, and I'm not good at push-and-pull tactics.

With "My Rival Royal Love" concluding with impressive ratings, Xu Nanjun has successfully shed his previous image and ascended to the ranks of new-generation Korean drama heartthrobs with his portrayal of Cha Se-gye.

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If I really like someone, I either go for it directly or become too shy to speak because I like them too much.