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Actor Gong Hyo-jin showcased her enduring friendship with Shin Min-a, with whom she has maintained a long-standing bond.

On the 12th, Gong Hyo-jin posted several photos on her social media account, adding the brief caption “1998-”.

In the released photos, Gong Hyo-jin and Shin Min-a pose affectionately with their faces close together. In one shot, they beam bright smiles toward the camera, while in another, they lower their heads and strike a playful look that drew attention. Their youthful, fresh-faced appearance, not much different from now, also caught the eye.

In particular, the phrase “1998-” left by Gong Hyo-jin hinted at their special connection. As Shin Min-a debuted as a fashion magazine model in 1998 and Gong Hyo-jin also began her entertainment career around the same time, it appears to suggest they have maintained their friendship for about 29 years.

Often cited as representative best friends in the entertainment world, the two have long showcased an unwavering closeness. Both started as magazine models and are known to have grown close while active in the same era, and they also displayed notable chemistry by working together in the 2008 film ‘I Like It As It Is Now’.

Meanwhile, Gong Hyo-jin made her full-fledged debut with the 1999 film ‘Girls High School Ghost Story: The Second Story’ and went on to be loved for numerous works, including the film ‘Miss Hongdangmu’ and the dramas ‘Pasta’, ‘Master Sun’, and ‘It Is Okay, Love’. In 2022, she married singer Kevin Oh, who is 10 years her junior.

Shin Min-a debuted as a model for the fashion magazine ‘KiKi’ in 1998, then expanded into acting. She received great love for the dramas ‘My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho’ and ‘Oh My Venus’ and the film ‘My Love, My Bride’, and in December last year, she drew attention when she shared news of her marriage to actor Kim Woo-bin after 10 years of dating.