Lee Kyung-sil and Jo Hye-ryun, a 'Battlefield' Friendship Lasting 20 Years... From a 500,000 Won Transfer to Beef Jangjorim as a Return Gift

Senior comedians Lee Kyung-sil and Jo Hye-ryun revealed an extraordinary bond, sharing affectionate advice and their casual daily lives with each other.

"Worried I'd look too intense" Lee Kyung-sil's advice and Jo Hye-ryun's change

Appearing on the recent tvN variety program "You Quiz on the Block," Lee Kyung-sil and Jo Hye-ryun talked about their past connection and the influence they had on each other. In the video, Jo Hye-ryun recalled that during the preliminary auditions for "You Quiz on the Block" in the past, she took the test alongside Lee Kyung-sil, Kim Gook-jin, and others, but was the only one excluded from the second round of auditions. She added an analysis that this was because the judges' tendencies at the time preferred calm styles like Joo Byung-jin and Lee Kyung-kyu rather than loud styles.

Lee Kyung-sil directly mentioned her past advice toward Jo Hye-ryun. Lee Kyung-sil revealed an anecdote where she recommended surgery to make her impression softer, mentioning a specific body part as one of the reasons why Jo Hye-ryun's impression appeared intense. Jo Hye-ryun shared that she accepted Lee Kyung-sil's advice and underwent several surgeries. Regarding Lee Kyung-sil, Jo Hye-ryun emphasized that "Unnie (older sister) tells me many things that are truly helpful to me," highlighting that even bitter words stem from affection.

From award ceremony behind-the-scenes to 'Tiki-taka' rules with Yoo Jae-suk

The two reconstructed tense situations from the past through episodes related to award ceremonies. Jo Hye-ryun revealed an anecdote from when she was a nominee for the MBC Entertainment Awards, where she did her own makeup and was criticized by Lee Kyung-sil. Jo Hye-ryun recalled the regrettable moment when she failed to win an award due to the makeup issue combined with several other circumstances.

Additionally, they mentioned their relationship with Yoo Jae-suk, with whom they have worked together for a long time. Jo Hye-ryun said that regarding her use of the expression 'anyway' in conversations with Yoo Jae-suk, there are times when Yoo Jae-suk notices and sends a signal to wrap up the conversation. Jo Hye-ryun mentioned that Yoo Jae-suk wants to end conversations through a specific button in text messages, explaining that currently, their 'tiki-taka' (back-and-forth chemistry) is proceeding to some extent in sync.

500,000 Won transfer and Jangjorim... The 'Battlefield' friendship of the two

Lee Kyung-sil and Jo Hye-ryun defined each other as "having such large energy that being together is like a battlefield," revealing the dynamism of a relationship that has lasted for over 20 years. In particular, the anecdote of Jo Hye-ryun transferring 500,000 won to an acquaintance of Lee Kyung-sil drew laughter on set. Jo Hye-ryun stated she sent the money out of consideration for Lee Kyung-sil's acquaintance, and in response, Lee Kyung-sil said she prepared and delivered Hanwoo (Korean beef) jangjorim (braised beef in soy sauce) to express her gratitude.

Lee Kyung-sil expressed a joking regret regarding the fact that she mentioned the fact that Jo Hye-ryun sent the money right at the start of the broadcast, saying, "If I had just held it in a little longer, it could have been a heartwarming story." While describing their relationship as "a relationship where they make each other anxious," they showed deep trust by acknowledging Lee Kyung-sil's side of being the first to speak up for colleagues and Jo Hye-ryun's pioneering steps.