K-drama plots can set actors up in a bromance or a rivalry but even onscreen enemies can become friends in real life. It's especially likely if the actors are as friendly as Kim Woo Bin.
He recently spoke about becoming friends with Kang Ha Neul and Lee Jun Ho, his character's friends in the coming-of-age film 'Twenty." It was the third time he worked with Kang Ha Neul.
"I always feel that he has gotten better, each time that I meet him, so I am always looking forward to our next meeting," he told TV Daily. "Before working with Lee Junho, his appearances on television were all that I know of him. He is even better than I imagined, and we practically contact each other daily, and talk about what we have done for the day. I have gained two good friends through 'Twenty,' and I hope that our friendship will be everlasting."
But he has formed on-set friendships before.
Lee Jong Suk and he became friends when they played friends in "School 2013." Their characters did not start out liking each other but they formed a bond that extended into real life. He also became friends with his fellow models-turned-actors Lee Soo Hyuk, Kim Young Kwang and Sung Joon when they all appeared in the drama "White Christmas."
And he and Lee Min Ho may have played rivals in "The Heirs" but they got along well when they worked together.
Lee Min Ho has a few famous friends too. He went to high school with Jung Il Woo and the two have remained close since. He's also close to Kim Bum, who he worked with in "Boys Over Flowers."
Jung Il Woo also considers Kim Bum a close friend.
"When I was having rough times, he was there for me, and when he had troubles, I was there for him," said Jung. "We've known each other for five years now. We sometimes go to each other's houses and hang out, and we go to saunas together too. He's a really dear friend to me."
Jung Il Woo and Lee Min Ho like to play soccer and sit in cafes when they spend time together.
Song Joong Ki and Lee Kwang Soo became friends because they appeared together on the SBS show "Running Man" and in the drama "Nice Guy." Although they liked to argue on "Running Man," they are fond of each other.
So Ji Sub and Song Seung Hoon are two other actors who are real-life best friends.
The actors became close before either of them made their acting debut. They both modeled for Storm S jeans and stayed in touch.
"Over the past twenty years, the two of us have become as close as brothers," said Song Seung Hoon. "He's been receiving a lot of love as an actor, and I'm proud of his success."
"I will like the guy as long as I live," said So Ji Sub. "I will always remember him helping me when I was distressed. I will always be good to him. He is a good brother, colleague and actor."
