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South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s bodyguard is stealing Netizens’ hearts

South Korea's president-elect Moon Jae-in thanks supporters at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea
South Korea's president-elect Moon Jae-in thanks supporters at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea Source: Reuters/Kim Kyunghoon

South Korea has a new president, but its his bodyguard who is getting all the attention.


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South Korea has a new president, but its his bodyguard who is getting all the attention.


Moon, who was sworn into office on May 10, apparently hired good-looking people deliberately in his administration. His administration has been called the Reign of Beauty because of the noticeably attractive officials he has assigned in Cabinet. His security team has also been dubbed the handsome brigade, mostly because of Moons bodyguard, Choi Young-jae, who is unknowingly stealing the presidents limelight just by appearing by his side.

Choi is often seen standing silently near Moon, protecting the countrys new leader, perhaps hoping to become an invisible guardian as he is supposed to. Twitter user Elena Yip noticed him, though, and she let the world know of his presence.

And the world took notice. Some commenters said Choi looks more like a Korean drama hero than a silent protector. Choi, as social media have noted, never smiled in the photos, giving him a mysterious aura that his new fans cant get enough of.

 


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