The moment happened during the August 5 premiere of Channel A’s new pet variety show Time Between Dog and Wolf, where Jo appeared as a special MC alongside Kim Sung-joo. Kang Hyung-wook, known for his calm demeanor and animal training expertise, was also part of the cast — and Jo’s reaction to seeing him was impossible to miss.
“I’m really nervous. He used to be my ideal type,” Jo confessed, smiling shyly. She continued to explain her admiration: “He has both gentleness and strength. And he’s incredibly cute when he embodies the perspective of a dog during training.”
The revelation surprised even co-host Kim Sung-joo, who remarked on Kang’s mature presence despite being only 40 years old. Kang, bashfully flustered by the compliment, offered a humble smile, while Kim jokingly commented, “Looks like the dog lovers are hitting it off.”
Kang also impressed the panel earlier in the show with his thoughtful response to non-dog owners attending his lectures: “Sometimes, people who love dogs too much can have a biased view. It’s good to hear from all perspectives.”
Jo Yoon-hee’s candid moment marks her first public comment on romance since her 2020 divorce from actor Lee Dong-gun, with whom she shares a daughter. The couple had married in 2017 following their onscreen romance in The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop, but parted ways after three years. Jo currently has custody of their child.
While Jo’s remark about Kang Hyung-wook was lighthearted, it has sparked online buzz, with fans expressing delight at her openness and cheering her on.
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