"Man of Good Taste" - Fans react to Lee Jong-suk's praise for SBS drama Love Scout and Lee Joon-hyuk

Actor Lee Jong-suk delighted fans with his recent comments about SBS's hit Friday-Saturday drama Love Scout and his admiration for Lee Joon-hyuk. According to South Korean media outlet Herald POP, Lee shared his thoughts on the latest dramas and revealed his viewing habits through a fan communication platform on January 17.

The actor posed a question to his fans, asking,

"Have you watched the new dramas that started recently? Are you having trouble keeping up because of a busy schedule?" He then shared, "I’ve been watching Love Scout. Jun-hyuk hyung is really handsome."

After a brief silence on the platform, Lee returned to chat, saying,

"Sorry, I got too engrossed in the drama for a while."

Expressing his admiration for Lee Joon-hyuk’s performance, he said that Jun-hyuk hyung looked "amazing" with his bangs styled down. Lee’s playful commentary continued as he humorously reacted to the unfolding drama.

"You're good at cooking? I heard you've been living alone all this time," he remarked, followed by a dramatic reaction: "What! You just fell asleep? Oh my, and now I'm dealing with anorexia... Just to clarify, I'm talking about the drama!"

In one particularly amusing moment, he asked,

"It’s morning… Am I not going to see my daughter today?"

He then answered his own question saying that he did, leaving fans entertained by his lighthearted commentary.

Lee Jong-suk’s reactions resonated with viewers who are also captivated by Love Scout.

Fans were quick to respond to Lee Jong-suk's playful remarks, praising his taste and sense of humor. Many called him a:

"Man of good taste, I see 🤌😌 His level of taste matches his visuals"

"Even Jong-suk's aware that Jonghyuk is very handsome 😭 so what about us fans who just watched him play a romantic drama with an appearance like that 😭 I've seen him in other dramas before but this is the first time I've fallen in love with him🥹" said one netizen.

"I feel you Lee Jong Suk 😃 I have watched his other dramas but his character in this one is my fav 😃 His visual is such an eye candy 😍 He's turning 41 but making women half of his age swoon over him 🤣 " read one comment on X.

"We have the same taste Jongsuk 😅. Like how he watched Doubt and now Love scout is on my watchlist too." posted one individual on X.

Lee’s candid commentary and love for the show further endeared him to fans.

"Jongsuk always praising other actors and so casually commenting on dramas he's watching. I just adore him 💜" one X user wrote.

"“Lee Joon-hyuk is so handsome. Wow, Joon-hyuk, your bangs are down.” HE GETS IT" mentioned this fan.

"I was shocked when he fell for Joonhyuk with us hdlakdkfl e the state of a tasteful person is different" commented one individual on X.

"Here comes the move that will make me start this series. I will start in order to understand Jong Suk's comments. How much more sacrifices can I make for this relationship, son?" added this fan of Lee Jong-suk.

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Love Scout captivates audiences worldwide with heartfelt workplace romance

SBS's romantic drama, Love Scout, has captivated audiences worldwide with its portrayal of workplace relationships and middle-aged romance.

It features Han Ji-min as Kang Ji-yoon, a confident CEO of a headhunting company, and Lee Joon-hyuk as Yoo Eun-ho, her capable and caring secretary. The series explores their unique bond as they help each other grow professionally and personally.

Ji-yoon excels at her job but struggles with basic life skills, while Eun-ho, a single father, efficiently manages both work and home. Their relationship blossoms as Eun-ho supports Ji-yoon in finding balance, and she, in turn, provides him opportunities to prove his worth in a competitive environment.

The series’ focus on mature characters and realistic struggles sets it apart, and has earned praise from fans for moving away from conventional youth-centric narratives.

Love Scout premiered on January 3, 2025, in SBS's Friday-Saturday 10 pm KST slot. It debuted with a solid 5.2% nationwide rating, peaking at 7.3% (Nielsen Korea).

By its third episode, the ratings climbed to 10.5%, reaching a remarkable 11.3% by its fourth. Among viewers aged 20-49, it maintained an average rating of 4.1%, making it the most-watched program during its broadcast week in South Korea.

The drama Love Scout has also achieved global success, ranking as the top show in 123 countries on Rakuten Viki during its second week. Key markets, including the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, India, and the UAE, have embraced the series, which holds an impressive 9.8 rating on Viki.

The blend of humor, emotion, and chemistry between the leads has resonated deeply with viewers worldwide.

Love Scout’s storyline, penned by Ji Eun and co-directed by Ham Joon-ho and Kim Jae-hong, has been widely praised. Fans admire its refreshing take on workplace romance and middle-aged characters, calling it a breath of fresh air in the genre.

Social media buzz around Love Scout highlights the strong performances of Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk, as well as the drama's ability to balance heartfelt moments with lighthearted humor.

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Lee Jong-suk has been confirmed to star in tvN's upcoming legal drama Seocho-dong, alongside Moon Ga-young. The series will explore the lives of associate lawyers navigating their careers and personal growth in Seoul's Seocho Judicial Town.

This marks a reunion for Lee Jong-suk and director Park Seung-woo, their first collaboration in eight years since W: Two Worlds.

In addition to Seocho-dong, Lee Jong-suk is also in talks for the lead role in The Remarried Empress, a fantasy drama adaptation of the popular webtoon. On December 10, his agency, Ace Factory, revealed that he is being considered for the male lead opposite Shin Min-a.