Lee Seo Jin and Ha Ji Won, stars of the 2003 classic K-drama Damo, have finally reunited on the variety show My Genie Secretary after 23 years! The two shared a joyful hug as soon as they met, with Lee Seo Jin showering Ha Ji Won with praise by telling her, “You are even more beautiful now,” showing a rare gentle side.
During the episode, the duo will share behind-the-scenes stories from the filming of Damo, including their experience getting trapped in a heavy snowstorm at Daegwallyeong—their very first filming location—as well as the story behind the legendary line: “Does it hurt? I hurt, too.” Lee Seo Jin, who played the commanding officer back then, has now transformed into a “secretary” attending to Ha Ji Won, adding a delightful twist to their dynamic. Ha Ji Won expressed her delight, saying, “It really feels like a dream!” while Lee Seo Jin reflected on how this marks their first time appearing together on screen since filming the drama 23 years ago.
In addition, Ha Ji Won’s impressive list of past male co-stars became a hot topic on set! When the conversation turned to the famous industry saying, “Any male actor who works with Ha Ji Won is guaranteed to hit it big,” she was asked to personally pick her “Best Male Co-Star.” Even Lee Seo Jin seemed secretly hopeful to be chosen, raising curiosity over who will win Ha Ji Won’s favor.
My Genie Secretary continues to surge in popularity, ranking No. 1 on Netflix Korea’s variety show charts for three consecutive weeks, with teaser clips attracting massive attention online. This upcoming episode will mark the show’s first overseas business trip, featuring Lee Seo Jin and Kim Kwang Kyu accompanying Ha Ji Won to Singapore to watch the F1 Grand Prix. Beyond reminiscing about past memories, the former co-stars are set to deliver brand-new chemistry, further fueling anticipation for the broadcast on October 30!
