The Age Gap Caused a Stir! Kenan İmirzalıoğlu Speaks for the First Time

Famed actor Kenan İmirzalıoğlu is set to share the lead role with Afra Saraçoğlu in his new series. While the project itself has generated excitement, the 23-year age difference between the two stars has become a hot topic on social media. İmirzalıoğlu has now offered a clear response to the criticism.

The age gap had become a headline—Kenan İmirzalıoğlu has spoken for the first time.

After a long break, Kenan İmirzalıoğlu is preparing to return to television, this time opposite the young actress Afra Saraçoğlu. Yet more than the plot, what grabbed online attention was the 23-year age gap between the two leads, sparking widespread debate.

As criticism quickly grew, many users argued that producers should heed concerns about “age mismatch.”

HE SPEAKS FOR THE FIRST TIME

Amid the ongoing debate, Kenan İmirzalıoğlu answered questions from the press at a recent event. Asked about the comments focusing on the age difference, the seasoned actor kept his calm and said:

“When you watch the story, you’ll understand. I find it interesting that people form opinions without having any knowledge of the story. Let’s see the story first, then you can ask.”

Kenan İmirzalıoğlu most recently appeared on screen with Alef and the show Kim Milyoner Olmak İster? (“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”). Afra Saraçoğlu, meanwhile, has become one of the most talked-about young actresses of late thanks to her success in Yalı Çapkını.