Where Is He Now? The Figure Skater Called Han So Hee And Song Kang's "Love Child"

An Olympic figure skater went viral for his striking appearance and impressive on-ice skills.

Korean figure skater, Cha Jun Hwan | *theqoo*

By the time he was 20, Cha Jun Hwan was already a veteran in the skating world. He began skating at age 7 and competed in his first championship competition at age 10, winning at the junior level at the 2011 South Korea Championships.

Cha Jun Hwan competing | *Korea JoongAng*

Although he had previously competed at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, he didn’t gain widespread popularity until the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Cha Jun Hwan at the “2022 Beijing Olympics.”

With his idol-like looks and mesmerizing performances, he gained new fans overnight. Some pointed out visual similarities between Cha Jun Hwan and Nevertheless co-stars Han So Hee and Song Kang.

Poster for “Nevertherless” featuring Han So Hee (left) and Song Kang (right) | *JTBC*

Here is Cha Jun Hwan next to Han So Hee…

Cha Jun Hwan (left) and Han So Hee (right) | *theqoo, OSEN*

…and Song Kang.

So, what is Cha Jun Hwan up to two years later? He’s still winning competitions and breaking records, for one. Most recently, he won the bronze medal at the 2024 Four Continents Championships and came in 10th place at the 2024 World Championships, where he endured ongoing injuries to compete.