Actress Han Ga-in has shared warm and candid praise for actor Park Bo-gum, recalling her impression after meeting him at a film screeningand her comments are quickly drawing attention online.

On December 11, a new video was uploaded to Han Ga-in’s YouTube channel ‘Free Lady Han Ga-in’, titled “Han Ga-in Goes on a Food Tour Based on Local Busan Recommendations and Ends Up Ordering Delivery Too.” During the episode, Han Ga-in visits several Busan-recommended restaurants and chats casually while dining.
In the middle of the meal, she unexpectedly brought up Park Bo-gum, whom she had recently seen at a screening for the film ‘Taxi Driver’. Her reaction was immediate and heartfelt. “He’s so beautiful. I was genuinely surprised,” Han said, recalling the moment she saw him in person.
Han Ga-in went on to explain that Park Bo-gum isn’t typically her ideal type, but emphasized that his presence completely transcended personal preferences. “He’s not my usual type, but he goes beyond that,” she said. “You hear so many stories about how kind he is, and it’s true. He’s just… very pure. If soda could become a human, that’s what he feels like. So refreshing.”
Her description, likening Park Bo-gum’s personality to something clear and sparkling, resonated with viewers, reinforcing his long-standing reputation for both visuals and character.

Han Ga-in also shared a lighthearted behind-the-scenes moment from the screening. She attended the event with friends, and their reaction mirrored her own. “I went with my mom friends, and all of them were in awe of Park Bo-gum,” she laughed. “They kept going ‘Wow~’ so I had to tell them, ‘Please be quiet.’”
She added that even her stylist, who has worked with him, consistently speaks highly of his personality further cementing the actor’s image as someone admired not just by fans, but by colleagues across the industry.
Park Bo-gum has long been praised for his gentle demeanor and professionalism, and Han Ga-in’s remarks add another personal testimonial to that image. Delivered in an unfiltered, everyday setting rather than a formal interview, her comments feel especially genuine making them all the more impactful.
As clips from the video circulate online, fans are once again reminded why Park Bo-gum continues to be admired across generations, not just for his looks, but for the calm, sincere energy he brings wherever he goes.