[Sportschosun Park Araem reporter] Actor Kim Mu-yeol expressed his deep admiration for Hollywood star John Cena, who has drawn attention for his striking resemblance to him.
Kim was asked about John Cena recently posting his photo on social media during a Netflix interview released on the 12th.
He said, "I saw the post myself," and added, "I've been a fan since his WWE days. It's an honor."
He then showed his trademark wit, saying, "It feels like I found my long-lost brother." He also noted, "I think he got to know me through my work, which is amazing. If I get the chance, I'd really like to meet him someday."
Earlier, John Cena drew global attention by posting Kim Mu-yeol's photo on his social media account without any explanation. Many overseas netizens were stunned by how much the two looked alike, flooding the comments with reactions such as, "There's another John Cena in Korea" and "They look like doppelgangers."
As the buzz grew, Kim Mu-yeol responded directly. On the 10th, he left a comment on John Cena's post and showed off his wit. Playing on Cena's signature catchphrase, "You Can't See Me," he wrote, "Now You Can See Me," and the comment received a strong response from fans around the world.
Fans reacted with excitement, saying, "Now the whole world knows you," and "We really want to see the two of you meet."
Meanwhile, John Cena is regarded as a figure who left a lasting mark on WWE history. He became a legend in professional wrestling by winning 16 world championship titles, and later expanded his career into acting. He has since gained global popularity through projects such as "The Suicide Squad," "Peacemaker," and "F9."
Attention is now focused on whether Kim Mu-yeol and John Cena, linked by an unexpected lookalike connection, will actually meet in person.
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