Ko So Young reveals brother's past popularity with fans

Ko So Young has revealed the past popularity of her biological brother. While she laughed it off, saying he has become an ordinary middle-aged man now, she claimed that in the past, fans would visit their house and even send him fan letters. Her confession, which brings to mind the family's notable beauty genes, has drawn significant attention.

On the 29th, Ko So Young released footage on her YouTube channel showing her enjoying a date with her sister-in-law. The two, who visited a restaurant with her sister-in-law, a nail artist, naturally shared family stories. When the restaurant owner did not recognize the sister-in-law's husband, an unexpected story emerged. The sister-in-law expressed subtle pride in her husband's appearance, saying, "The ladies won't forget him."

At this, the production crew asked Ko So Young, "Does he look like you?" Ko So Young explained that she resembles her father, while her brother resembles their mother. The sister-in-law also added that she initially thought the siblings looked very much alike, but trailed off with, "Since he gained weight...", drawing laughter. It was a blunt assessment of appearance only possible among family.

The decisive part of the story came next. Ko So Young reminisced about the past, saying, "My brother was truly handsome." While she joked that he "doesn't take care of himself" now, she revealed that he was quite a popular man in his youth. In particular, she confessed that it wasn't just interest drawn because of her own name; fans actually came directly to their house, and there were even cases where they sent him fan letters.

Ko So Young's comments have left many curious about the extent of her brother's past looks. To suggest that fans sent actual fan letters—rather than just being interested because he is Ko So Young's brother—is quite unusual. Although his current appearance was not shown, it was enough to stimulate curiosity about photos from those days.

Most amusing is Ko So Young's own evaluation. Regarding her brother, who once had fans flocking to him, she now casually describes him as an "ordinary middle-aged man." It is a realistic reaction from a family member, suggesting that no matter how star-like a person's appearance is, they are ultimately just an ordinary family member seen every day. With the sister-in-law's honest remarks added, the conversation shifted the spotlight from Ko So Young's beauty to the "hidden handsome family member."

Ko So Young married fellow actor Jang Dong Geon in 2010, and they have one son and one daughter. Since their marriage, the two have consistently garnered public attention as a representative top star couple. Now, Ko So Young has created another topic of conversation by revealing not her husband Jang Dong Geon's, but her biological brother's past appearance and popularity. Even without showing his face, she successfully left viewers wondering, "Just how handsome was he?"