The pair reportedly first met in 2023 while working on Coupang Play's SNL Korea when Jang Kiha appeared as a guest host on the comedy program, while Yoon Ga I was a regular cast member.
Singer Jang Kiha and actress Yoon Ga I have confirmed they are in a relationship following reports that surfaced on Saturday, June 27.
The dating news was initially reported by Korean media before being confirmed by both sides. Jang Kiha's agency revealed that the couple has been dating for approximately two years.
According to reports, the pair first met in 2023 while working on Coupang Play's SNL Korea. Jang Kiha appeared as a guest host on the comedy program, while Yoon Ga I was a regular cast member. Their shared interests in music and film reportedly helped the two grow closer over time.
Netizens Divided After Relationship ConfirmationWhile many fans congratulated the couple on confirming their relationship, the announcement also sparked widespread discussion online due to the couple's 18-year age difference.
A post about the news on the Korean online community theqoo attracted hundreds of comments, with many netizens expressing discomfort over the age gap.
Several commenters drew comparisons between Jang Kiha and Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who has frequently faced public scrutiny over his dating history involving younger women.
Others pointed to Jang Kiha's previous public relationship with singer IU, noting that she was 11 years younger than him and arguing that he has now twice been publicly linked to significantly younger partners.
One user said, "Ugh......... If she's 26 now, then it means she started seeing him from when she was even younger....... Ick," while another commented, "So the dude only dates young girls?"
"Oh my god, Korean DiCaprio is here ," shared a third user with a fourth one stating, "Is he into this sh*t...? It makes me think of a Lolita complex..."
Despite the criticism, other fans defended the couple, emphasizing that both are consenting adults and wishing them happiness.
One of them wrote, "Guys. Yoon Ga I isn't someone who just barely turned 20, she's 26. It's not like she's being blackmailed into dating him, they like each other and are dating, so why are third parties saying such nasty things? Be happy for them."
Another one said, "She's not fresh into her 20s either. She's 25. Maybe she likes him, too."
Closer Look at Jang Kiha's CareerJang Kiha debuted in 2003 as a member of Nunco Band before gaining wider recognition as the frontman of Kiha & The Faces, a band he formed in 2008.
Following the group's disbandment in 2018, he continued his career as a solo artist, releasing music while also appearing on various television programs.
With the relationship now officially confirmed, public attention remains focused not only on the couple's romance but also on the online debate surrounding their age difference.