Won Bin, who has been away from the spotlight for years, made a rare public appearance to pay respects to the late Kim Sae Ron.

On February 17th, a funeral altar for Kim Sae Ron was set up at the Seoul Asan Medical Center. Her parents and younger sisters, Kim Ah Ron and Kim Ye Ron, stood as chief mourners.

Upon hearing the tragic news, Won Bin and his wife, actress Lee Na Young, sent a condolence wreath. The ribbon on the wreath read, "Deepest condolences for the deceased."

But that wasn’t all—Won Bin also visited the funeral hall in person. The actor, who starred alongside Kim Sae Ron in the 2010 hit film The Man from Nowhere, has been on a long hiatus from the entertainment industry.

However, he made a rare public appearance to personally offer his condolences, showing his deep respect for his former co-star.

Actresses Han So Hee and Kim Bo Ra were also spotted at the funeral. Kim Bo Ra’s condolence wreath had a heartfelt message that read, "When we meet again, I’ll nag you less."

Other celebrities also sent condolence wreaths, including actors Gong Myung, Ma Dong Seok, and the band FTISLAND. ASTRO’s MJ and Jinjin also sent a wreath on behalf of their agency, Fantagio.

Blitzway Studio, which represents stars like Go Doo Shim, Jung Ryeo Won, Joo Ji Hoon, Son Dam Bi, Chun Woo Hee, Park Ha Sun, and Woo Do Hwan, also expressed their condolences.

Even Kim Se Ui, the head of the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute, sent a wreath to honor Kim Sae Ron.

Won Bin’s sudden public appearance after years of hiatus has left many netizens emotional, with fans remembering his special bond with Kim Sae Ron from The Man from Nowhere.

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It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!

On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.

However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.

SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”

Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.

The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).

Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.

Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.

As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.

Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.

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