Yoo Jae Suk struggles to call Yoo Jae Myung by name on 'Whenever Possible'

“Yoo Jae Myung is younger than me?”

Yoo Jae Suk faced an unexpected dilemma when meeting actor Yoo Jae Myung, who is one year his junior. While he is clearly the "older brother" by age, the two found it difficult to navigate their dynamic, making even calling him by his name a challenge.

During the broadcast of the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible' on the 29th, a preview for the upcoming episode was released. The clip features Lee Sun Bin and Yoo Jae Myung appearing as "Whenever Possible friends," joining Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Yeon Seok to visit hosts in Cheonan. However, one particular scene in the short preview caught everyone's attention.

It was the peculiar relationship between Yoo Jae Suk and Yoo Jae Myung. Yoo Jae Suk, born in 1972, is 54 years old, while Yoo Jae Myung, born in 1973, is 53. Despite the simple one-year age difference, the atmosphere shifted when they met in person.

Seeing Yoo Jae Myung with his white hair and characteristic heavy expression, Yoo Jae Suk hesitated. He eventually admitted, “Calling your name is a bit…”, drawing laughter from the cast. The scene created an unexpected moment as the age hierarchy clashed with their actual first impressions.

Yoo Jae Myung's "seasoned" image played a significant role. He has established a strong presence through heavy characters in projects such as 'Reply 1988,' 'Stranger,' and 'Itaewon Class.' In particular, his recent look with white hair has led some to suggest he gives a much more mature impression than his actual age.

In contrast, Yoo Jae Suk is well-known for his energetic presence in variety shows, even in his mid-50s. Because he maintains a relatively youthful and vibrant image, the fact that he is actually one year older than Yoo Jae Myung feels like a twist to many.

Ultimately, the humor of this meeting lies in the rare sight of Yoo Jae Suk, the elder, struggling to address the younger man by his name. Fans are already curious to see if Yoo Jae Suk will finally be able to call Yoo Jae Myung comfortably during the full broadcast.

Meanwhile, interest is also growing regarding the relationship between Lee Joon Hyuk and Seo Hyun Woo, who play Team Leader Gong Eun Tae and Assistant Manager Yang Jun Ho in the tvN drama 'The Ordinary Jackpot.' Since Eun Tae is the superior in the drama, Seo Hyun Woo treats Lee Joon Hyuk with great respect, but some viewers noted the dynamic feels awkward because Seo Hyun Woo appears significantly older than Lee Joon Hyuk.

In reality, the age difference between the two is only one year, with Seo Hyun Woo being the elder. While this is a common scenario in professional life, viewers have shared amusing reactions, noting that Lee Joon Hyuk looks overwhelmingly youthful compared to Seo Hyun Woo, who was born in 1983.