On the morning of February 1, Song Hye Kyo posted an Instagram story that quickly went viral. The caption read: “My glory. I meet my dear Eun Sook after a long time,” revealing that she spent the evening of January 31 enjoying a casual outing with famous screenwriter Kim Eun Sook.
The post immediately attracted attention, not only because Song Hye Kyo rarely uses the word “date” in public, but also because of Kim Eun Sook’s importance in her career and personal history. Fans flooded the comments with admiration for the close bond between the actress and the celebrated writer, praising their long-standing friendship and creative synergy.
The timing also sparked interest. He just finished filming his next project ShowSong Hye Kyo appeared to be heading straight for the meeting, raising hopes among fans that another collaboration between the two industry powerhouses could be on the horizon.
Song Joong Ki’s name soon resurfaced in online discussions following the post. Kim Eun Sook is widely known as one of the key figures who brought Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki together through the iconic drama Descendants of the sun. Together with director Lee Eung Bok, the writer played a fundamental role in shaping the project that gave life to the much-loved “Song-Song couple”.
Song Hye Kyo and Kim Eun Sook share a particularly deep professional bond, having worked together on two era-defining hits: Descendants of the sun AND The Glory. Their most recent collaboration, The Glorythey further cemented their mutual respect and trust.
In previous interviews, Kim Eun Sook openly praised Song Hye Kyo’s dedication during filming. She revealed that she was initially worried about asking the actress to undergo a drastic physical transformation for the role. “I asked her if she was okay with it and she said, ‘Give me two months.'” Kim recalled. Rather than simply exercise, Song Hye Kyo chose to lose a significant amount of weight to embody a more gaunt and emotionally scarred character.
Kim Eun Sook later admitted that she was deeply moved by the actress’ commitment. “She wanted to look empty and worn instead of beautiful, and she succeeded,” the writer said, adding that she felt both grateful and guilty, and even shed tears after completing the scene.
Although the late-night “date” turned out to be platonic, the moment once again highlighted Song Hye Kyo’s enduring ties to the Korean entertainment industry and reminded fans how closely her name is intertwined with both Kim Eun Sook and her former co-star Song Joong Ki, even years after their divorce.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
