They became close quickly.
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Actress Han Soo A has opened up about her surprisingly close friendship with aespa‘s Karina, revealing how the two became practically inseparable despite having known each other for just over a year.
On November 10, Han Soo A appeared as a guest on Episode 11 of the YouTube series There’s a Letter Between Us 2, where she chose Karina as the person she wanted to write a heartfelt letter to. During the episode, the actress shared the unexpected story of how their friendship began, revealing that ITZY‘s Ryujin was the person who brought them together. She also offered a rare glimpse into Karina’s life away from the spotlight, describing their frequent dinners, spontaneous outings, and remarkably similar personalities.
When asked how she first became friends with Karina, Han Soo A explained that the story actually began with another popular girl group member. The actress recalled meeting ITZY’s Ryujin at a screening of her film Noise.
Ryujin and Han Soo A.
According to Han Soo A, Ryujin had attended the event as an acquaintance of actress Lee Sun Bin. Since Han Soo A and Ryujin were close in age, Lee Sun Bin encouraged them to get to know each other. Later, Ryujin invited both Karina and Soo A to her house, where they first met.
Ryujin and Lee Sun Bin.
Han Soo A revealed that Karina was the one who took the initiative to continue their friendship. As their gathering came to an end, Karina approached her and politely asked whether they could exchange phone numbers.
“The deeper our conversations became, the more similar we realized we were. The way we treat people, our values, the things that make us angry, our sense of humor, and even the things that make us cry were all the same. Because we’re genuinely so alike, I think we were able to become much closer in such a short amount of time.”
The actress believed that their strong compatibility allowed them to develop an unusually close bond in a relatively short period. The two friends reportedly saw each other almost every day. Despite Karina’s demanding schedule as a member of one of K-pop’s most popular girl groups, Han Soo A revealed that the idol regularly made time to visit her. According to the actress, Karina would often head straight to her house after finishing her work commitments.
Fans were delighted at the glimpse into Karina’s personal life.
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