Kim Ho-young's Tokyo doppelganger sees the stage switch flip

"A switch flips when he hits the stage" Kim Ho-young's unexpected charm captivates even his Brazilian friend

A 'doppelganger' Brazilian friend met at a Tokyo sukiyaki restaurant

Musical actor Kim Ho-young is drawing attention after meeting a Brazilian acquaintance who shares a striking resemblance to him during a trip to Tokyo, Japan.

In a video released on Kim Ho-young's YouTube channel on the 21st, Kim Ho-young and his Brazilian friend are seen visiting a sukiyaki specialty restaurant on the final day of their Tokyo trip. The two enjoyed their meal with their similar looks and witty banter.

"A different person on stage" High praise from a foreign acquaintance

The Brazilian acquaintance dining with him offered specific praise for Kim Ho-young's character and talent. The acquaintance highly evaluated Kim Ho-young's kindness, stating, "Despite being a famous star, he is like a neighbor who approaches everyone with friendliness."

Regarding his stage presence in particular, the friend added, "He is usually bright and funny, but when he steps onto a musical stage, he becomes a completely different person, as if a switch has been flipped. It is truly incredible talent." In response, Kim Ho-young made the scene erupt in laughter by jokingly saying, "I'll transfer the money to you later."

The Brazilian acquaintance remarked, "From the moment we first met, our energies matched well, making each other feel good," adding, "Even though I came from the other side of the world, I ended up meeting so many 'Ho-youngs.'"

Fans who watched the video reacted to the duo's chemistry that transcends race, commenting, "It's like a sitcom" and "Their harmony is so good."

Meanwhile, related issues are being mentioned again as musical actor Ock Joo-hyun recently released a public stance regarding the past 'Ok-jang-pan controversy.' The controversy was previously settled in 2022 when both sides withdrew their lawsuits following a legal dispute.