Photos of actor Byun Woo Seok and the K-pop group Stray Kids went viral because people online couldn't help but notice how much taller the actor is.
The photos showed Byun Woo Seok next to the members of Stray Kids, and fans quickly started talking about the height difference. These pictures spread across social media and online forums, with people comparing heights and other things that made the difference even more obvious.
Koreaboo mentioned that the photos, which showed Byun Woo Seok towering over Stray Kids during an appearance together, first caused the buzz. Camera angles and how they were standing made the contrast look even bigger, leading some to wonder if the photos had been changed in any way.
Fans also pointed out the microphone stands. In some photos, the stands looked much taller in front of Stray Kids than when Byun Woo Seok was next to them, which emphasized the height gap even more. Koreaboo noted that this detail made the photos even more shareable as people online looked closely at everything in them.
This isn't the first time Stray Kids have caused a stir because of height differences. They've had similar moments before, like when BTS member J-Hope had to raise his microphone after Stray Kids were on stage. Fans often comment on the group's short stature in the many online photos.
As the photos went around, Korean online communities started reacting. Nate Pann put together a collection of comments that showed both surprise and amusement. One person who expressed surprise wrote,"? Is this real, not edited? Even considering lens distortion, it's shocking." Another response expressed simple amusement, stating, "Lol."
Some people broke down how everyone was positioned in the photos. One comment said, "Are SKZ fans serious? Since Byun Woo Seok is standing behind, it should look like there's no h eight difference... Standing side by side with Byun Woo Seok, the height gap would be bigger." Another netizen reacted with disbelief, writing, "Whoa lololol."
Others talked about the actual heights. One person explained that Byun Woo Seok is over 6'2" tall, while the members of SKZ are around 5'3" tall, making that height difference entirely possible. Nate Pann clarified that the purpose of these comments was to elucidate the visuals, not to contest them.
Byun Woo Seok is known for being tall, so he often stands out when he's in photos with other people. Stray Kids are known for their stage presence, no matter their height. This and similar experiences show that a celebrity's experience will quickly gain an audience online due to the smaller things associated with them.
