Netizens Can’t Unsee The Resemblance Between Hearts2Hearts’ Ian And This Veteran K-Drama Actress

Netizens are buzzing over a new idol-actor lookalike pair — Hearts2Hearts’ Ian bears a striking resemblance to veteran actress and broadcaster Choi Hwa Jung.

It all started when posts about the likeness began circulating on Korean community forums. A fan jokingly compared her playful expressions and facial features to Choi Hwa Jung.

They both have similar wide mouths, small noses, and sharp eyes. Netizens immediately compared the two, praising Choi for her unageing beauty, and Ian for her adorable visuals.

• F*cking similar LOL.
• It would be amazing to age like Choi Hwa Jung. Isn’t this just saying Ian is totally pretty?
• Her nose, eyes, and face shape are all exactly the same.

For those unfamiliar, Ian is one of the youngest members of SM Entertainment’s newest girl group, Hearts2Hearts. The group debuted in February 2025 with their single album The Chase, quickly gaining traction for their sharp choreography and Y2K-inspired visuals. Before her idol debut, Ian was known as a child model, praised for her photogenic features Choi Hwa Jung is one of South Korea’s most respected entertainers. Over time, Choi transitioned from acting to hosting, and in 1996, she launched the legendary SBS Power FM radio show “Choi Hwa-jung’s Power Time.