Although F.T. Island's Lee Hong Ki did not win Park Shin Hye's heart when they co-starred in the musical comedy "You're Beautiful," the two have remained friends.
In "You're Beautiful" he played A.N.JELL member Jeremy. He falls for Park Shin Hye's character and is confused about his feelings because he thinks her character is a boy. Although three members of A.N.JELL fall for her character, she winds up with the lead singer, played by Jang Geun Suk. Poor Jeremy was heartbroken and had to ride the bus for hours to hide his tears.
But in real life it is Lee Hong Ki that she has remained closest to.
During the six years that they have known each other they have publicly displayed their friendship and affection for each other at least six times. Here's a timeline of occasions in which they publicized their friendship.
May 2015
The actress posted an Instagram photo of herself and Lee Hong Ki when she showed up to support him at the 2015 FNC Kingdom Concert in Seoul. CNBLUE, N.Flying, Juniel and AOA also performed in the concert.
The caption read: I came to your concert! I thought you'd be mad at me if I didn't."
Although he is making a face as if he is really angry, she is smiling. Who could really be angry at such a loyal friend?
Dec 2014
The friends shared a picture taken at a coffee shop. He posted the picture on Instagram with the caption, "I finally met Park Shin Hye."
July 2014
The actress posted photos of herself dressed in pink clothing from Lee Hong Ki's Skull Hong clothing line. He gave them to her as a gift. She posted the photos on Twitter with the comment, "I received a present from Hong-star. I transformed into a 'pink person' as soon as I tried on the fresh Skull Hong t-shirt."
February 2014.
Park Shin Hye posted photos of her birthday celebration, which she shared with Lee Hong Ki, Yong Jun Hyun of BEAST and Super Junior's Heechul.
May 2013.
Park Shin Hye wrote a supportive message for Lee Hong Ki's film debut in "Rocking on Heaven's Door." She wrote "Cheers for 'Rocking on Heaven's Door. Thank you so much Hong Star."
In 2012
Park Shin Hye called Lee Hongki when she appeared on the variety show "Music and Lyrics." And he paid back the compliment by participating in a call to her during a 2013 episode of Super Junior's "Kiss The Radio Show."
It's nice to see that these two stars can find ways to spend time together and have fun.