Comedian Heo Kyung-hwan reveals childhood encounter with actress Kim Hee-sun in Tongyeong

Comedian Heo Kyung-hwan revealed a special connection with actress Kim Hee-sun, having met her during his middle school years. He shared memories of encountering Kim Hee-sun in Tongyeong and even presented a photo from that time, though he became so nervous while Kim Hee-sun searched her memory that his face became drenched in sweat, drawing laughter. The encounter between the top star and the fan, meeting again after many years, created an unexpected moment of excitement on variety programming.

In the 352nd episode of the MBC variety show 'Hangout with Yoo' broadcast on the 14th, Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Heo Kyung-hwan, and Joo Woo-jae met Kim Hee-sun to recruit her as an MC for the '95 MBC Seoul Song Festival'. During the meeting, Yoo Jae-suk asked Kim Hee-sun if she had ever seen Heo Kyung-hwan before, bringing up the long-standing connection between the two.

Heo Kyung-hwan explained, "I mentioned it on 'Happy Together,' but I met her when I went on a school trip in middle school." He noted that he witnessed Kim Hee-sun filming a movie in Tongyeong at the time. The nostalgic photo Heo Kyung-hwan shared showed his middle school self posing next to Kim Hee-sun, who was busy giving autographs. While it was a meeting with a star that was hard for the young Heo Kyung-hwan to believe, the photo captured the excitement of the moment.

Upon seeing the photo, Kim Hee-sun asked, "What are you doing like this?" as if her memory was not entirely clear. Heo Kyung-hwan explained the situation at the time, saying, "You came to film with Jang Dong-geon." Kim Hee-sun also began to piece together the memory, responding, "I filmed my first movie in Tongyeong." Heo Kyung-hwan added that because she had come to film, he had thought, "There is no way Kim Hee-sun would come to Tongyeong," and explained that the photo was taken by a friend of his.

Afterward, Heo Kyung-hwan repeatedly asked Kim Hee-sun, "Noona, you remember, right? Don't you remember me telling you?" His earnest desire for Kim Hee-sun to remember was evident, as the moment remained unforgettable for him despite the many years that had passed. In particular, Heo Kyung-hwan's intense eye contact with Kim Hee-sun drew laughter, reflecting the heart of a fan seeking confirmation of a past memory.

Watching this, Yoo Jae-suk teased Heo Kyung-hwan by looking at his face and asking, "Why are you sweating so much?" Heo Kyung-hwan's face was indeed covered in sweat. He explained it was because he was suddenly focused, but Yoo Jae-suk analyzed the situation, saying, "It seems Kyung-hwan was unaware and then got very surprised when Hee-sun appeared. He seems flustered," which caused laughter on set. Kim Hee-sun added a warm touch by personally looking for tissues for the flustered Heo Kyung-hwan.

Heo Kyung-hwan, who met the top star in Tongyeong during his middle school years, faced her again on a variety show decades later. The combination of the childhood excitement captured in a single photo, Kim Hee-sun's warm consideration, and Yoo Jae-suk's witty reactions made their old connection a delightful highlight of the broadcast.

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