Actor Park Bo-gum visibly uncomfortable with the smell of cigarettes immediately went viral online, with fans showing affectionate and humorous reactions.

The moment, which was shot almost a decade ago, immediately spread again across community platforms in Korea as fans revisited the younger days and wholesome personality of the actor.

The rediscovered post started trending on Panchoa, where users pointed out how Park very quickly looks uncomfortable after smelling cigarette smoke. The lighthearted moment has since spread through various fan spaces as people wax nostalgic, admiring the actor for keeping up a clean-cut image.

The video went even more viral on theqoo, as netizens in the community shared their thoughts about the footage.

One commenter contributed the following comment: ". ㅜ How is this 10 years ago? Where did time go."

Another user said, "ㅜㅜ Be mine"

One viewer added, "So cute, I love that he's a non-smoker"

Another commenter wrote, "What does he lack?

One user posted, "I'll quit for you.ᵒ̴̶̷ ·̫ ᵒ̴̶̷!!!"

In the comments, a fan wrote, "His expressions are so cute ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I want to feed him a candy"

Another viewer wrote, "Wow this is freaking good."

Another user added, "Bogum-ah ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ"

One commenter added, "Seriously he's even a nonsmoker, he's perfect as my husband."

Another user stated, "Ah this is just so Taek-like ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Sooooooo cute ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ"

This clip has made the online communities revisit Park Bo-gum's pure-hearted charm, a cherished aspect that his followers often mention throughout his career. For the nostalgic viewer that has often enjoyed his earlier performances and simplicity, this clip highlights exactly why he has been a memorable actor since the early beginnings of his rise in the Korean entertainment industry.

Nevertheless, even as in-depth threads unfold across various online communities, the moment reminds fans of when Park Bo-gum earlier expressed this momentary excitement watching a soccer game, will bring back fondness and nostalgia for loyal fans who experienced his ups and downs through his star-making role so long ago.