Won Bin, who has been away from the spotlight for years, made a rare public appearance to pay respects to the late Kim Sae Ron.

On February 17th, a funeral altar for Kim Sae Ron was set up at the Seoul Asan Medical Center. Her parents and younger sisters, Kim Ah Ron and Kim Ye Ron, stood as chief mourners.

Upon hearing the tragic news, Won Bin and his wife, actress Lee Na Young, sent a condolence wreath. The ribbon on the wreath read, "Deepest condolences for the deceased."

But that wasn’t all—Won Bin also visited the funeral hall in person. The actor, who starred alongside Kim Sae Ron in the 2010 hit film The Man from Nowhere, has been on a long hiatus from the entertainment industry.

However, he made a rare public appearance to personally offer his condolences, showing his deep respect for his former co-star.

Actresses Han So Hee and Kim Bo Ra were also spotted at the funeral. Kim Bo Ra’s condolence wreath had a heartfelt message that read, "When we meet again, I’ll nag you less."

Other celebrities also sent condolence wreaths, including actors Gong Myung, Ma Dong Seok, and the band FTISLAND. ASTRO’s MJ and Jinjin also sent a wreath on behalf of their agency, Fantagio.

Blitzway Studio, which represents stars like Go Doo Shim, Jung Ryeo Won, Joo Ji Hoon, Son Dam Bi, Chun Woo Hee, Park Ha Sun, and Woo Do Hwan, also expressed their condolences.

Even Kim Se Ui, the head of the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute, sent a wreath to honor Kim Sae Ron.

Won Bin’s sudden public appearance after years of hiatus has left many netizens emotional, with fans remembering his special bond with Kim Sae Ron from The Man from Nowhere.

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Lee Jun Young and Apink’s Jung Eunji are winning hearts worldwide with their latest K-drama Pump Up the Healthy Love, and fans can’t get enough.

Airing on KBS 2TV every Wednesday and Thursday, Pump Up the Healthy Love has quickly turned into a must-watch drama.

Blending fitness, comedy, and romance, the series has been praised for its fresh concept — and it's now gaining huge popularity both in Korea and overseas.

As of May 15, the drama has aired six episodes and already ranked No.1 on WAVVE’s “Drama TOP 20.” On Disney+, it also climbed into the “Today’s Top 10 in Korea” list, proving its rising buzz.

Internationally, it’s killing it too. In Taiwan, the show hit No.1 on the drama chart and No.2 overall on the country’s top OTT platform, friDay Video.

Over on Rakuten Viki — a go-to site for K-drama fans around the world — the show landed in the weekly Top 3 across North and South America, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and India in just its second week.

Even more impressive, it’s been No.1 in 82 countries, including Brazil, Mexico, the UK, France, and Saudi Arabia, for two weeks straight!

Fans are loving the hilarious yet heartwarming vibe, flooding the internet with comments like:

“Lee Jun Young and Jung Eunji’s chemistry is next level. They’re meant to be.”

“This drama will give me abs from laughing.”

“I want to work out at a gym with Director Do.”

“Is this drama trying to make us exercise or eat midnight snacks?”

“So charming and cozy — it’s a total feel-good watch.”

“Kim Jong Kook would love this show. It’s going to blow up!”

The story doesn’t just focus on gym workouts, but also shows emotional healing and personal growth. Lee Jun Young plays the charismatic gym director Do Hyun Joong, while Jung Eunji plays the bold and relatable Lee Mi Ran. Their “muscle flirting” and fun banter are bringing a fresh energy to the K-drama scene.

With strong storytelling, lovable characters, and hilarious yet touching epilogues in every episode, Pump Up the Healthy Love is shaping up to be one of the most unexpected hits of the year.

Are you watching it yet? If not, it might be time to join the fun (and maybe start hitting the gym too)!

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