Seomun Girls’ High School is known in Korea as a “star factory” as it produces many top celebrities.
The most iconic celebrity to graduate from Seomun Girls’ High School is Lee Hyo Ri, who already boasted immense popularity since her school days.
In particular, the story was famous that the kids from the nearby school would hang out at the bus stop where she often went. Singer Sung Si-kyung was also among Lee Hyo Ri’s fans at the time, creating a “legend”.
At that time, Lee Hyo Ri’s classmate was none other than former supermodel, Lee Hwa Sun. Unlike the quiet and exemplary Lee Hwa Sun, Lee Hyo Ri was said to be loved by her friends for her bold personality, just like he is now.
An episode where Lee Hyo Ri told her homeroom teacher, “If you’re going to hit me, please do it in a place that I can’t see instead of with your hands.” it is still talked about among his juniors.
Furthermore, actress Park Si Eun attended the same school as Lee Hyo Ri and was famous for her elegant and pure beauty. It was said that he never lost first place in popularity polls among male students during his school days.
The actress herself also recalled her memories of that time, sharing: “The male student who chased me was Lee Hyo-ri’s friend.
According to Park Si Eun, she and singer Lee Hyo Ri were classmates, with the latter moving into Park Si Eun’s class when she was 16.
Hearing this, Heo Young Man commented, “You two must have been as famous as the two ulzzang (pretty girls) in school”and Park Si Eun said confidently, “There were friends following me.”
Finally, the same school also saw Lee Hyo Ri’s 3-year-olds, actress Han Ji Min and singer Lee So Eun. The two were known respectively as “the icon of innocence” and “the queen of friendliness” during their school days, and it is said that they naturally became rivals.
At the time, Lee So Eun was already gaining attention as a singer, while Han Ji Min was becoming known through Jo Sung-mo’s music videos and advertisements.
Source: Daum, Daum
