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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-06T04:57:34.314Z",
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  "textContent": "According to a recent report by Sports Chosun, Jang Geunsuk appeared as a guest on the episode of KBS2's **'Problem Child in House'** that aired on the 5th and revealed that he once had a **one-sided love** for **Ha Jiwon.**\n\nIn this episode, **Jang Geunsuk** explained that he was the one who came up with the nickname**'Asia Prince.'** He explained, _\"At the time, everyone kept calling me a**'Hallyu star,'** but I felt it**lacked individuality.** I was thinking about what title would suit me when I spontaneously said, **'I'm the Asia Prince'** during an appearance. Since then, the media started reffering to me as the 'Asia Prince.'\"_\n\nJang Geunsuk, who ignited the Hallyu wave through the SBS'**'You're Beautiful,'** shared, _\"**It was always my dream to debut in Japan.** I had been preparing for it even before that, but that drama became my **turning point**.\"_\n\nHowever, he named**'Hwang Jini'** as the project that remains most meaningful to him. He recalled, _\"At that time,**I genuinely felt that if I didn't nail this project, my acting career might be over.** I went straight from a children's dramas to 'Hwang Jini.' I felt like if I failed to make that leap, I might never get another chance.\"_\n\nJang Geunsuk also reminisced about filming his**first-ever kiss scene** with **Ha Jiwon** in 'Hwang Jini.' He said:\n\n> _\"**My heart was racing like crazy.** It was uncontrollable. I was 20 years old back then.**I had actual feelings for Ha Jiwon.** I even told her. When we talked about it again about ten years later, **I openly said on a broadcast that I had really liked her, that I truly loved her.** \"_\n\nWhen **Hong Jinkyung** asked, **_\"Would you have dated her if she asked?\"_ , Jang Geunsuk** replied honestly:\n\n> _\"Just thinking about it makes my heart flutter.**I think we probably could've dated.** \" _\n\nHe added, _\"The actors themselves might not realize it, but**the editing staff knows everything.** People in the editing room can tell and say things like,**'They're dating,'** or '**There's definitely something going on between them.'\"**_\n\nJang Geunsuk later achieved another major success with **'Beethoven Virus,'** but admitted that he still has some regrets about that period. He shared, _\"Back then, I suffered from the**'man disease.'** I started **working out** for no reason and did everything **overly aggressive** just to look **tough**.\"_ He continued, \"_I was acting alongside the legendary**Kim Myungmin** Sunbaenim back then, and **I didn't want to lose to him.** Even though we worked together, I never had personal conversations or even meals with him. **I inentionally kept my distance because I wanted to maintain that tension**. If I could go back, I would ask him for advice and help.**I still wonder why I had that strange disease back then.** \"_",
  "title": "Jang Geunsuk admits that he had a crush on Ha Jiwon: \"I told her I loved her ... If she'd asked me out, we might have dated\"",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-06T04:57:34.315Z"
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