Jang Hyuk details his friendship with Hallyu star Jun Ji Hyun and how they retained their relationship through the years.
Ahead of his upcoming K-drama "Bloody Heart," the award-winning star spoke about his genuine connection with his celebrity friends.
Jang Hyuk's Realistic Advice to Longtime Friend Kim Jong Kook
In the latest episode of KBS2's "Problem Child in House," the 45-year-old versatile joked about being in the show because of Kim Jong Kook.
To recall, he and the "Running Man" host have been friends for a long time. In fact, the duo are part of the 2017 entertainment show called "Dragon Club - Immature Bromance" with Cha Tae Hyun, Hong Kyung Min, and Hong Kyung In.
Interestingly the main hosts and real-life friends were all born in 1976, known as the year of the Dragon, hence the title of the show.
As the discussion continued, Jang Hyuk teased the audience regarding Kim Jong Kook's current relationship status and shared why he is the only unmarried person in their group.
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As noted by Newsen, he thinks that his friend hasn't met his "the one." Moreover, he talks about marriage and believes it "should be done when the circumstances are right."
Meanwhile, the host and actor defended himself and explained that he "actually wanted to get married early." However, it turned out to be different.
Kim Jong Kook mentioned that he "aims to get married within two years" adding, "I always think that I will do it within two years."
Jang Hyuk Shares Surprising Detail About His Special Friendship with Jun Ji Hyun
Jang Hyuk also spoke about his friendship with Jun ji Hyun in the same show.
In KBS2's "Problem Child in House," he revealed that the Hallyu star was the only person who called him by his name.
To recall, Jang Hyuk and Jun Ji Hyun both starred in the mega-hit movie "Windstruck," where Myung Woo (Jang Hyuk), a.k.a the 5th prince, was Yeo Kyung Jin's (Jun Ji Hyun) love interest.
In the 2004 movie, police officer Yeo Kyung Jin accidentally meets Myung Woo after she was hunting down a bag snatcher and initially thinks that he is among the accomplice.
Things change between the duo after he volunteers to be on patrol looking out for young offenders.
On the other hand, during his appearance on the entertainment show, the actor mentioned that he met Jun Ji Hyun during his early years in Sidus, saying, "we practiced acting together, so we naturally became close with each other."
Interestingly, during Jun Ji Hyun's wedding to a non-showbiz boyfriend, the actor sent a heartfelt congratulatory message to the bride-to-be.
As cited by an outlet, the "Money Flower" star described his friend as "a star with a young girl's heart, who gets really happy over the smallest things."
Jang Hyuk also wished Jun Ji Hyun to "live happily" with a good person besides her.
