Brad Pitt, left, and Jung Yoon-min / Captured from Jung's social media
A surprise sighting of Brad Pitt in one of Seoul’s most traditional neighborhoods is drawing major online attention, with some fans even jokingly asking whether the photo was generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
On Saturday, actor Jung Yoon-min shared a photo taken with the Hollywood star on social media, writing, “I can’t believe I met Brad Pitt in the alleyways of Bukchon!”
The photo shows Pitt standing in a narrow alley in Bukchon Hanok Village, a popular tourist area known for its traditional Korean houses, or hanok. Smiling warmly at the camera, the actor appeared relaxed and approachable despite the unexpected public encounter.
Dressed casually in a navy-toned shirt, Pitt drew attention with his signature charisma and more mature appearance, with many fans saying the actor still carried the unmistakable aura of a global superstar.
The unexpected nature of the sighting quickly fueled online buzz in Korea, especially because there had been no widely known public schedule involving Pitt in Seoul at the time.
Netizens flooded social media and online communities with reactions such as, “This is insane,” “It’s not AI, right?” and “Bbang oppa,” a popular Korean nickname for Pitt derived from the Korean word for bread, which sounds similar to Brad.
The photos rapidly spread across Korean social media platforms, adding to the fascination surrounding celebrity sightings in everyday Seoul locations.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
Source: Korea Times News
