7 Of The Best Opposite-Gender Friendships In The Korean Entertainment Industry
Many people think that a pure friendship will never exist between men and women, especially in a complex environment like the Korean entertainment industry. However, there are still extremely close male-female idol pairs that make many people admire because of their wonderful friendship.
Their friendship can originate from anywhere: attending the same class, joining the same TV show, working in the same company. Let's take a look at 7 of these best male-female friendships!
1. SJ Heechul and SNSD Taeyeon
These two were deemed the "Inconsistent Siblings" by fans because they have very different personalities.
Taeyeon once said, "Heechul is someone I would risk my life to save if he was drowning."
Heechul even spilled that Taeyeon is a huge fan of his show 'Knowing Brothers' and sends him messages when he does something funny or stupid on the show.
2. BTS V and Ha Ji Won
V is known as the "diplomat" of BTS, as he has many famous friends in the industry. However, the male singer is especially close to his senior Ha Ji Won.
Despite the age difference of 17 years and extremely busy schedules, both still spend time hanging out together because of their same interests.
In an interview, Ha Ji Won shared that the two enjoy paintings and taking pictures, so they get along very quickly. The two often share photos and other works for each other to see and discuss.
The actress also went to many BTS' concerts.
3. BoA and TVXQ Yunho
BoA and Yunho have known each other for over 17 years. At first, they avoided each other because they both had very strong personalities, but found out they match really well because they are so alike.
BoA shared, "We match really well, and he’s a friend who worked just as hard as me in Japan."
Yunho said that BoA even took the time to often visit him while he was serving in the military.
While BoA was promoting 'Nega Dola', Yunho came to the pre-recording at 1 a.m. with food and even gave advice to BoA and the dancers.
4. Stephanie and Jang Geun Suk
They have been friends for 15 years, ever since university. Their friends tried to set them up, but they became instant best friends instead!
When Stephanie didn’t have a lot of work, Geun Suk invited her to be a part of his Japan tour.
Stephanie said she wouldn’t accept payment for it, so Geun Suk helped pay for her school tuition instead. What a great friend!
5. Amber and Henry
"Henber" are particularly famous for practically being twins, and they’ve shown off their chemistry on TV many times before.
Many people even though they were dating because of how close they are. Amber shut those rumours down, however, when she shared that he has to help Henry clean up his relationship problems.
Amber once hilariously said, "I wondered what it would be like to date him. But the more I think about it, the grosser it gets."
They still remain very good friends & chat all the time!
On I Live Alone, Henry is prone to video-calling Amber whenever he has a moment to.
6. Yoo Ah In and Jung Yoo Mi
The two first met in 2007, and have been close friends ever since!
Since they are so close and speak so warmly of each other in the media, many have high hopes they will date one day.
However, Yoo Ah In responded, "She’s still a woman I really like, but it doesn’t mean I have feelings for her."
7. Park Bo Gum and Kim Go Eun
After co-starring in the movie 'Chinatown', Kim Go Eun and Park Bo Gum became close friends.
The actor even made a surprise appearance in his seniors' first fan meeting to cheer her on.