Who are Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won?

Lee Seo-jin and Ha Ji-won co-starred in the 2003 historical drama Damo, where Lee played Hwang Bo-yoon and Ha played Jang Chae-ok. The series was a major hit and even inspired the coined term "Damo fallen" among devoted fans.

What happened on the October 23 episode?

SBS's variety show Mu-eot-i-deun Hae-jul-ji-ni - Biseojin, which aired on October 23, previewed Ha Ji-won as its new "my star" guest for the following week. Although the two were first reunited in the preview, they embraced warmly and reminisced about their past. According to Ten Asia, Ha said it felt like a dream to film with Lee again, while Lee noted it was their first time sharing a broadcast since Damo.

How did viewers respond?

According to Nielsen Korea, the October 23 episode drew a nationwide household rating of 3.4% and a metropolitan rating of 3.6%, with a peak minute rating of 4.4%, a record for the program.

When is the next episode?

The reunion episode with Ha Ji-won airs the following week. It will feature a trip to Singapore, where Lee Seo-jin, Kim Kwang-kyu and Ha Ji-won watch the F1 race.

For international fans

Damo is a classic Korean historical drama that many international fans discover later through streaming platforms. Biseojin is a variety show in which celebrities serve as "secretaries" for a host, and viewers who enjoy Lee Seo-jin's dry humor will find its format distinctive.