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All the ‘Start-Up’ Parallels and References We’ve Found *So Far* in ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’

  • Posted on Sep 15, 2021Sep 12, 2022
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  • Meryl Medel
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All the ‘Start-Up’ Parallels and References We’ve Found *So Far* in ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’

Sep 15, 2021   •   Meryl Medel

Only six episodes in and we’re feeling some much needed healing from Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. Thank God because we can’t take another rollercoaster ride of emotions like Start-Up was. Speaking of, while we’re enjoying this new storyline for Kim Seon-ho where he could actually get the girl, we’re also enjoying all the references to his last drama that make watching all the more fun.

Is Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha basically Start-Up in a parallel universe? Are Chief Hong and Good Boy the same person?!?! Are they twins?????!!! Just look at all this *~evidence~* and tell us what you think.

 

Car rides

As Han Ji-pyeong, Kim Seon-ho hid his feelings for his love interest for so long that he could only gaze at her ~lovingly~ while she’s sleeping. It was so kilig, but it also hurt because we knew they wouldn’t end up together. Meanwhile, as Hong Du-sik, he is the one receiving those ~loving~ gazes. It’s finally his time to be loved. Thank you, HomeCha!

The Second Male Lead Syndrome is Real: Get to Know Start-Up’s Kim Seon Ho
The Second Male Lead Syndrome is Real: Get to Know Start-Up’s Kim Seon Ho
Ina Louise Manto | Nov 14, 2020

 

Math genius

As Han Ji-pyeong, he had to struggle as a student, going as far as turning away the helping hand that he received from Seo Dal-mi’s grandma. Meanwhile, as Hong Du-sik, he was already winning at life even at a young age. This time, Kim Seon-ho’s character is the math genius who won awards in his youth. (hu u kay Nam Do-san)

Unpopular Opinion: Nam Do San Is the Better Choice in ‘Start-Up’
Unpopular Opinion: Nam Do San Is the Better Choice in ‘Start-Up’
Alex Alvarez | Nov 30, 2020

 

Self-driving cars

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha x Start-Up parallels - cars

As Hong Du-sik, he’s wishing that someone would invent a self-driving car. Meanwhile, as Han Ji-pyeong, Kim Seon-ho is fully in support of Seo Dal-mi’s dream of creating self-driving cars.

 

His grandmas

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha x Start-Up parallels - grandma

As Han Ji-pyeong, he was essentially adopted for all intents and purposes (except legality) by Seo Dal-mi’s halmeoni. Meanwhile, as Hong Du-sik, he takes care of nearly all the grandmas in his little seaside village.

Both characters of Kim Seon-ho are written as someone who is so lapitin to grandmothers. The way they approach their grandmas are different — Ji-pyeong is more tsundere, while Du-sik is more open with his affection — but they definitely adore the lolas around them.

 

A good meal

hong dusik 🤝 han jipyeong

I know this scene looks so familiar:(#HometownChaChaChaEp5#HometownChaChaCha pic.twitter.com/8m3ev993vr

— 시파🌱 (@kdrama_baragi) September 11, 2021


Whether he’s Han Ji-pyeong or Hong Du-sik, he’d treat you to a good meal and take care of you properly. Good boy nga kasi.

 

Rainy days and wet looks

the only glow up that matters ✨#HometownChaChaCha #HometownChaChaChaEp5 pic.twitter.com/Mlv8gN9q19

— daisy hong (@kdramadaisy) September 11, 2021


As Han Ji-pyeong, Kim Seon-ho looks in despair walking away from the one person who became a family to him all his life. Meanwhile, as Hong Du-sik, he gets to have fun and be happy with his OTL by the beach, even when it’s raining. It really is the ~glow-up~ we wanted for him in Start-Up.

 

We running

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha x Start-Up parallels - run

Whether he’s Han Ji-pyeong or Hong Du-sik, Kim Seon-ho is ready to dashi run run run towards his S.O. when he knows his girl’s in danger. Who cares about how he looks or what he’s wearing? He looks good all the time anyway, whether he’s in a suit or a wetsuit. (A thought: what if he plays a marathoner in his next project…)

 

Continuity theories

Where did Du-sik spend 5 years away from his hometown? According to fans, he was at Sandbox, apparently, living a life as a start-up investor.

who said hong dusik spent those 5 years working at sandbox 😭😭

— daisy hong (@kdramadaisy) September 12, 2021


And they even said he’s just hiding his suits in his closet after choosing to live as the handyman of Gongjin.

“when i was han jipyeong” pic.twitter.com/xZKWvMs13C

— daisy hong (@kdramadaisy) August 30, 2021


Some fans even stitched together clips to show a what-if scenario of Kim Seon-ho’s character being twins.

#HongDuSik x #HanJipyeong
— brotherly crossover#KimSeonHo #김선호 #HometownChaChaCha #HometownChaChaChaEp3 #HometownChaChaChaWeekend

Clips: TVN, Netflix
Song: Home (cover by Matthew Hall, originally by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes) pic.twitter.com/s2OW0SsvKK

— dusik’s guitar⁷ ◡̈ | semi ia (@iamblurrrr) September 5, 2021

It has only been six episodes, but we’ve already got a lot of easter eggs and parallels in two Kim Seon-ho dramas. We’re looking forward to more from the HomeCha team!

 

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