Chae Jung-an Reflects on Her Debut as 'Nation's First Love' on 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2'

In a recent episode of SBS's entertainment show Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 (동상이몽 시즌2-너는 내 운명), actress Chae Jung-an made a surprise appearance, reminiscing about her early days in the industry. Known as the 'Nation's First Love,' Chae's stunning looks from her role in Coffee Prince (커피프린스 1호점) were highlighted, alongside a youthful image of co-star Gong Yoo (공유).

Reflecting on her past, Chae remarked, "Coffee Prince was 17 years ago," expressing her nostalgia. Host Kim Gu-ra humorously noted how Chae's once innocent charm has evolved into a more candid and straightforward demeanor over the years. In response to Lee Hyun's comment about her consistent beauty, Chae joked, "From a distance, I may look the same, but don’t come too close!"

Now celebrating her 30th year in the entertainment industry, Chae shared a special connection with fellow guest Kim Hyung-kyu, revealing they debuted together as co-MCs on a music channel. She added with a laugh, "We used to eat together since we lived in the same neighborhood, and Kim Hyung-kyu had a high school crush on my ex-boyfriend." The episode also featured throwback photos of their younger selves, capturing the audience's attention.