Ko So-young and Hyomin blacked out together during first meeting

Actress Ko So-young recently shared an unexpected story about her friendship with Hyomin, a former member of the girl group T-ara. Despite a significant 17-year age gap, the two became close quickly after their very first meeting, where they both reportedly drank so much they blacked out. Recalling the incident, Ko confessed her embarrassment, wondering, “What am I doing in front of a junior?”

On the 15th, a video titled “The Miraculous Celebrity-Face Editing Trick Ko So-young Learned from Hyomin (Revealing Everything)” was released on Ko's YouTube channel. In the video, the two discussed how they built their friendship and shared their first impressions of one another.

When asked how they first met, Ko explained that an introduction from an acquaintance was the deciding factor. She recalled, “I have an older brother in the entertainment industry who is like family to me. We decided to have a meal together, and he brought Hyomin along.”

The first impression was overwhelmingly positive. Ko said that from the moment she met Hyomin, “She had a great personality, was very lovely, and had so much aegyo.”

This suggests that rather than the hierarchical senior-junior relationship typical in the industry or their 17-year age difference, Hyomin's personality and charm were the primary drivers in forming their bond.

However, the atmosphere of that first meeting was perhaps a bit too lively. Ko confessed, “We drank so much that day that we both blacked out.” She then recreated the embarrassing moment, saying, “It was so embarrassing. I was like, 'What am I doing in front of a junior?'”, drawing laughter from the viewers.

Typically, age and career differences in the entertainment industry can create a sense of distance. While Ko has built a long-standing career as an actress since the 1990s, Hyomin has balanced idol and solo activities since her debut with T-ara in 2009. Despite these different generational backgrounds, the gap did not act as a barrier to their friendship.

Since then, the two have continued to meet through various industry events and social gatherings. Ko emphasized the joy Hyomin brings her, saying, “She is so much fun. She makes me happy.” She even used a unique metaphor to describe Hyomin's infectious energy: “You know that feeling when you feel like you're getting abs?”

Hyomin also shared her perspective on how they grew close. “Because she laughed so well, I kept wanting to make her laugh even more,” she said. As Ko reacted enthusiastically to her stories, Hyomin found herself wanting to be even funnier, leading to a natural deepening of their relationship.

Their bond has evolved beyond a simple senior-junior connection into a friendship fueled by mutual emotional energy. To Ko, Hyomin is a junior who brings laughter to her daily life, while to Hyomin, Ko is a senior who actively engages with her humor. It is a clear example of two people being on the same wavelength regardless of age or generation.

Ko rose to prominence through the 1992 drama “Love Tomorrow” and has since starred in numerous films and dramas. She established herself as a leading star in the Korean film industry from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. Following her marriage to Jang Dong-geon, she has maintained a steady presence in the public eye through her work and glimpses into her family life. Recently, she has been using YouTube to reveal a more personal side of herself.

Hyomin gained massive domestic and international recognition with T-ara hits such as “Bo Peep Bo Peep”, “Roly-Poly”, and “Lovey-Dovey” before expanding her career as a solo singer, broadcaster, and content creator. She continues to connect with fans by sharing her interests in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.

The most interesting aspect of their conversation was that their friendship was built on the simple, everyday foundation of laughter. The fact that Ko feels "happy" when meeting Hyomin, and that Hyomin strives to make her laugh, shows a relationship built on positive reinforcement.

The anecdote about blacking out during their first meeting serves as a symbol of their easygoing relationship. While it is a candid look at a past event, Ko's willingness to admit her embarrassment highlights the comfortable, informal bond they have formed.

The journey of an established actress and a former idol building a private friendship despite their different career paths offers a unique glimpse into the human side of the entertainment industry. It shows that humor and emotional connection can easily bridge the gap between different generations and career stages.