Ha Ji-won and Lee Seo-jin reunite on SBS variety show

Actors Ha Ji-won and Lee Seo-jin reunited on the SBS variety program 'Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin' on the 23rd, marking their first broadcast appearance together since starring in the 2003 drama 'Damo'.

Actors Ha Ji-won and Lee Seo-jin shared a warm reunion approximately 23 years after starring in the drama 'Damo'. Despite the long passage of time, the two exchanged hugs, jokes, and natural consideration instead of any awkwardness. Ha Ji-won expressed her excitement, stating that filming with Lee Seo-jin felt "like a dream," while Lee Seo-jin expressed his joy through his characteristic mischievous jokes. The comfortable chemistry shown by the two actors, who remained in viewers' memories for their poignant relationship in the historical drama, provided a heartwarming moment.

In the SBS variety program 'Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin' broadcast on the 23rd, Ha Ji-won appeared as a new 'my star.' As Lee Seo-jin looked after the star's daily life, interest was drawn from the beginning of the broadcast as their special connection was revealed.

Ha Ji-won and Lee Seo-jin played the roles of Jang Chae-ok and Hwangbo Yun, respectively, in the 2003 drama 'Damo.' The two were loved by viewers for delicately portraying an affectionate relationship in the work. As much as the intense lingering impression left by the production, the meeting of the two actors had been remembered for a long time, but it was their first time appearing on a broadcast together in 23 years.

Ahead of the reunion, Ha Ji-won did not hide her anticipation. She shared her feelings about working together again after a long time, saying, "It's like a dream. Filming with Seo-jin oppa." Lee Seo-jin also expressed his joy, noting, "It is the first time we are doing a broadcast together since then." Their reunion felt even more special as their friendliness toward one another remained despite the long time passed.

Upon finally facing each other, the two shared their joy by hugging without hesitation. After a brief moment of being happy to meet after a long time, Lee Seo-jin immediately displayed his playful side. Looking at Ha Ji-won, he teased, "Ji-won, you're much prettier these days, right? You weren't this pretty in the past." The comfortable atmosphere between the two was fully revealed through his words, which left it ambiguous whether it was a sincere compliment or a mischievous tease.

Laughter was added when Lee Seo-jin asked, "Who are you?" toward Ha Ji-won, who appeared fully dressed up. While welcoming his junior whom he met after a long time, the way they exchanged jokes without hesitation showed that their friendship remains intact. Unlike the serious and affectionate relationship in 'Damo,' the playful conversation in reality drew attention for its different charm.

Lee Seo-jin's attentive side was also captured. When Ha Ji-won tried on several products at a sunglasses store, he asked, "Do you need sunglasses?" When Ha Ji-won asked back, "Is the Captain buying them for me?" Lee Seo-jin replied without hesitation, "Of course~." Even amidst their bickering tone, the way they naturally looked after one another made their reunion even warmer.

Afterward, Ha Ji-won, Lee Seo-jin, and their group headed to Singapore to watch an F1 race. Watching the race in person, Ha Ji-won expressed her overwhelming emotions, saying, "I cannot forget everything." The journey taken together after a long time became a time to leave new memories for the two actors beyond simple broadcast filming.

Ha Ji-won and Lee Seo-jin, meeting again after a long 23 years. The two actors, who exchanged poignant emotions in 'Damo,' captured viewers this time with their comfortable real-life friendship and witty conversation. Expectations are rising for what kind of stories their unchanged chemistry will create. SBS 'Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin' broadcasts every Friday at 11:10 PM.

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