Recently, Lee Jin posted a photo of a bouquet he received from Song Hye-kyo on his social media, affirming their friendship that has lasted for over 20 years. These three stars are famously known as close friends who have maintained strong bonds since their school days.
Lee Jin and Song Hye-kyo became close in high school through the same club activities.
At the time, Lee Jin was known as “ulzzang” (a popular South Korean term meaning “better face” or “beautiful”) in the Dogok-dong area, while Song Hye-kyo was a rising star thanks to her role in sitcom “Sungpung Clinic”. Meanwhile, Han Hye-jin, although a typical high school student at the time, was known for her natural beauty, earning her the nickname “Hidden Gem”.
Among their peers it is said: “Lee Jin was admired for her beauty both inside and outside of school, Song Hye-kyo was already recognized in the entertainment world, and Han Hye-jin had celebrity-like popularity within the school.“
Interestingly, Lee Jin’s entry into Fin.KL was also linked to this school connection.
Eunkwang’s former student Ok Joo-hyun personally approached Lee Jin and suggested that she join a girl group. Later, Lee Jin debuted as a member of Fin.KL and became a celebrity, with Han Hye-jin and Song Hye-kyo entering entertainment and gaining public admiration in their respective careers.
Han Hye-jin once shared: “I knew Song Hye-kyo and Lee Jin because they were famous, but I only met them in person after they became celebrities.” telling the story of having met them by chance in a salon.
The three continue to maintain their enduring friendship today. Song Hye-kyo will return with the film “The Priests 2: Dark Nuns” on January 24 next year, while Lee Jin is living a new life with his family in New York.
Source: Daum
