Shinhwa’s Kim Dong Wan just revealed a blast from the past—his awkward blind date with none other than Lee Hyori!

On the February 4 episode of SBS’s "Dolsing Fourmen," Kim Dong Wan shared an unexpected story about his high school days, leaving everyone surprised!

He opened up about a blind date with Lee Hyori, saying, "When I was in high school at Whimoon High, I was in a band, and Lee Hyori was already famous for being pretty at Seomun Girls' High School." He explained, "A friend from another school said she was into music too, and thought we’d get along, so he set it up."

But things didn’t go as planned. Kim Dong Wan revealed, "We didn’t really click."

This led to a funny moment when Tak Jae-hoon joked, "You didn’t like each other, but still kept your pride." The comment had everyone laughing out loud.

Kim Dong Wan shared more details, saying, "At the time, I wore white pants because of the band, and Lee Hyori wore hip-hop pants. I wasn’t a fan of hip-hop style and preferred the Gangbuk style, so I just couldn’t appreciate her fashion."

Later, Lee Sang-min asked, "How did you both end up in Fin.K.L and Shinhwa? Did you recognize each other right away?" Kim Dong Wan replied, "Of course, I knew."

Tak Jae Hoon couldn’t resist teasing him and asked, "Did you talk about the blind date?" Kim Dong Wan replied, "No, we just said, 'Long time no see, hi,' and that was it."

He added, "Fin.K.L became super popular right away, but Shinhwa wasn’t there yet, so it was a bit awkward. By the time we did our second album, we became closer."

But Tak Jae Hoon wasn’t done and joked, "You’re just embarrassed because you got rejected!" The entire room burst into laughter, and it seems like the awkward date has become a hilarious memory for everyone involved.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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