Is the Kim Seon Ho Smile Challenge the Cutest Trend of 2025? Fans Say Yes!
- Disha Paul
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
Kim Seon Ho’s iconic wink-and-smile moment from When Life Gives You Tangerines has become the latest viral sensation, and honestly, we’re not complaining!
The charming scene from his new drama has sparked the #KimSeonhoSmileChallenge, melting hearts across Douyin and now slowly making its way to TikTok and Instagram.
The challenge is simple yet impossible to resist recreating Kim Seon Ho’s playful wink and smile while wearing a suit or formal outfit, and bonus points if you nail that same cheeky energy.
Chinese celebrities like Chen Zhe Yuan, Liu Nian, and Bai Lu, among others, have already participated in the trend. Countless Chinese stars have shared their takes and even recreated the full scene from the drama. Fans are loving every second of it, flooding social media with edits, side-by-sides, and pure admiration.
K-pop idols aren’t staying behind either! A few idols have already joined in, recreating the wink-smile combo during fan meetings or live broadcasts. One fan even tweeted:
“Need #KimSeonhoSmileChallenge to go viral not only on Douyin but also in TikTok and IG!! 🫠”
And honestly, same.
The original moment from When Life Gives You Tangerines has become Seon Ho’s signature look this season. The combination of the glove touch, the bow tie, and that innocent mischief? It’s a serotonin boost we didn’t know we needed.
It all comes from episode 13 of Fooled by Bombs, where Park Chung Seop (played by Kim Seon Ho) first lays eyes on his bride-to-be, Yang Geum Myeong (played by IU), in her wedding dress. Overwhelmed, he places a hand over his chest, closes his eyes like he’s about to faint, and then winks with a playful smile at the glowing Geum Myeong standing at the altar.
With fans calling for more idols and influencers to take part, it’s only a matter of time before this becomes the next full-blown K-drama trend across all platforms.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab a mirror, practice that tilt-wink-smile combo, and join the #KimSeonHoSmileChallenge. Bonus points if you make someone fall for you in the process!