Lee Seo-jin teases Ha Ji-won during reunion 23 years after Damo

Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won reunited for an overseas business trip in a preview for the SBS variety program 'Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin' released on the 24th. The two actors, who previously starred together in the 2003 drama 'Damo,' displayed a playful friendship ahead of the program's broadcast on the 30th.

Actors Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won have reunited after 23 years. Having portrayed a poignant connection in the 2003 drama 'Damo,' the two displayed an unchanging friendship despite the passage of time. Lee Seo-jin, in particular, drew laughter by openly praising Ha Ji-won's enhanced beauty while simultaneously delivering his signature mischievous jokes. Their long-awaited reunion evoked both warmth and excitement.

A preview for the variety program 'Whatever You Wish - Secretary Jin' was released on the official SBS YouTube channel on the 24th. Titled "Lee Seo-jin x Kim Kwang-kyu, first overseas business trip with Ha Ji-won, met after 23 years," the video captures Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu embarking on an overseas business trip with Ha Ji-won. The most eye-catching scene in the trailer, released ahead of the broadcast on the 30th, was undoubtedly the meeting between Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won.

The two previously worked together in the MBC drama 'Damo' broadcast in 2003. At the time, Lee Seo-jin's line, "Are you hurting? I'm hurting too," remains a famous scene frequently cited to this day. As the two actors captured viewers' hearts with the poignant emotional lines in that work, the reunion itself carries special meaning as they meet before the camera again after a long 23 years.

Sharing her thoughts on filming with Lee Seo-jin, Ha Ji-won said, "It feels like a dream to be filming together with Oppa." Lee Seo-jin also expressed his feelings about the reunion, noting, "It's the first time I've been in the camera angle since then." Although they have been busy with their respective works and activities over the years, warmth preceded any awkwardness between the two.

Lee Seo-jin's playfulness erupted through his compliments regarding Ha Ji-won's appearance. Looking at her, he remarked, "Ji-won, you're much prettier these days," but immediately added, "She wasn't this pretty in the old days." Ha Ji-won appeared flustered by Lee's blunt way of speaking, which made it unclear whether he was complimenting or teasing her, prompting natural laughter on set, saying, "Ah, why are you being like this?"

When a fully dressed Ha Ji-won appeared, Lee Seo-jin reacted as if surprised, asking, "Oh, what is this, who are you?" He continued his sly joking by emphasizing the changed atmosphere of his long-time acquaintance. Their comfortable relationship was evident when he asked if she needed sunglasses and offered to buy them for her. Ha Ji-won also maintained the pleasant atmosphere by reacting naturally to his pranks.

Lee Seo-jin once again invoked the past by mentioning Ha Ji-won's eyes. He imitated her former gaze, saying, "Your eyes have become very bright. They were always like this." When Ha Ji-won was taken aback, he added to the laughter by retorting, "You know it too." From compliments on her appearance to reenacting her past self, their conversation fully revealed the intimacy built over a long time.

The preview also piqued curiosity by including a question asking Ha Ji-won who her most memorable male actor was. Lee Seo-jin remarked, "As long as Ji-won liked him, it's fine," while Ha Ji-won replied, "I think I won't be able to forget everything." Based on the short scenes released, expectations are high for how the two will unfold the memories and times they shared, including 'Damo.'

The two actors, who exchanged poignant emotions in 'Damo,' will meet viewers with a cheerful chemistry that is quite different from the serious atmosphere of their previous work 23 years ago. As their changed appearances through the years intersect with their still-uninhibited jokes, attention is focused on what memories Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won will bring up during their overseas business trip.

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