Who is Choi Hong-man?

Choi Hong-man is a mixed martial artist and former ssireum (Korean wrestling) champion known for his height of 218cm, which makes him one of the tallest sports stars in Korea.

How did they meet?

The two first met on a blind date in Hainan, China. Afterward, Choi invited her to Korea, and the second meeting took place there.

What happened at the reunion?

According to the YouTube channel '걸리버여행기 최홍만데리고세계여행' and its video released on October 29, Choi waited for her with flowers and said he was happy she came. He admitted he had wanted to see her for a while but was cautious about making her uncomfortable. During a walk, they played games together, and the video ends with a kiss.

What about the height difference?

Choi is reported to be 218cm tall, while her official profile lists her height as 168cm, a gap of about 50cm. Viewers online said the difference looked natural depending on camera angle.

For international fans

Choi Hong-man is known internationally as a former ssireum competitor and a mixed martial artist. Fans who want to follow his content can check his YouTube channel, which features travel and dating-related videos.