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Korean Influencer Hooni Flirts With Ana Castela on Instagram, Drawing Playful Reaction From Zé Felipe

The viral exchange spotlighted Hooni’s Brazil-facing persona alongside Ana Castela’s recent single status.

Overview

  • On January 13, Sunghoon Jang, known as Hooni, commented on Ana Castela’s bikini post, writing in Portuguese, “Isso! Que linda solteira, Ana!,” which rapidly circulated among fans.
  • A day later, Zé Felipe reacted on Instagram with a jokingly indignant message about “a Korean hitting on” his ex, keeping the tone playful rather than escalating the exchange.
  • O Globo reports that Hooni added further compliments to Ana Castela and even teased Zé Felipe in follow-up remarks.
  • Hooni has roughly 1.2 million Instagram followers and 1.3 million on TikTok, where he built a following by dancing to Brazilian funk and sertanejo and leaning into Brazilian culture.
  • His Brazil ties include wearing national and club jerseys, attending a Brazil–South Korea friendly in October 2025, and hosting paid “Magic Hooni” fan experiences during a December 2024 visit.