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'I Am SOLO' Kyung-su's Past 'Infinite Challenge' Appearance Resurfaces as 'Gong Yoo Look-alike'

Published 2026.04.03

By Cely Editor

'I Am SOLO' Kyung-su's Past 'Infinite Challenge' Appearance Resurfaces as 'Gong Yoo Look-alike'

Kyung-su, a member of the 31st cohort on ENA·SBS Plus variety show 'I Am SOLO,' has garnered significant attention as a 'Gong Yoo look-alike,' leading to renewed interest in his past appearance on MBC's 'Infinite Challenge.' During the broadcast aired on the 1st, Kyung-su was introduced as part of the 31st cohort and immediately captured viewers' attention with his warm and handsome appearance. His resemblance to actor Gong Yoo sparked particular interest, prompting a resurfacing of his previous appearance on 'Infinite Challenge's' superfan special episode, where he appeared as a fan of cast member Noh Hong-chul. Notably, even during that past appearance, he had drawn attention for his striking resemblance to Gong Yoo. As this information circulated, netizens responded enthusiastically with comments such as 'Mudo truly has everything,' 'The Mudo universe is so complete,' and 'He was handsome even when younger.' On 'I Am SOLO,' Kyung-su generated immediate interest from the first episode, with both Sun-ja and Jeong-hee selecting him as a potential match. Kyung-su chose Young-ja as his first-impression pick. Most notably, Jeong-hee openly expressed her interest in Kyung-su, further heightening the buzz around him. This incident demonstrates the interconnectedness of Korean entertainment programs and the value of contestant rediscovery among fans.