Son Suk-ku Praises Chemistry with Lee Seo-jin on 'My Genie Secretary,' Ha Jiwon Teased for 23-Year 'Damo' Reunion

By  Kim Hyo-jung  | Oct 24, 2026

Son Suk-ku Praises Chemistry with Lee Seo-jin on 'My Genie Secretary,' Ha Jiwon Teased for 23-Year 'Damo' Reunion
My Genie Secretary (Photo=Getty Images Korea)Son Suk-ku showed great chemistry with Lee Seo-jin.

On the October 23 broadcast of SBS's "Whatever You Wish, Genie - My Genie Secretary" (hereinafter "My Genie Secretary"), the secretaries were shown taking care of their "My Star," Son Suk-ku.

On this day, the secretaries looked after Son Suk-ku, who visited Busan for his schedule at the Busan International Film Festival. Son Suk-ku, who had been excited at the thought of giving Lee Seo-jin a hard time, unexpectedly showed seamless teamwork with him, and Kim Kwang-kyu could not hide his envy.

After finishing all of their scheduled events, Son Suk-ku headed to an arcade with the secretaries. Calling himself a basketball master, Son Suk-ku drew attention by showing off basketball skills that surprised everyone.

He then expressed anticipation for Lee Seo-jin's skills, as Lee had mentioned watching a lot of basketball during his college years when Michael Jordan was in his prime. However, Lee Seo-jin's basketball skills fell short of expectations, leading Son Suk-ku to express disappointment, saying, "Seo-jin hyung is a bit of a disappointment. Why is he only capable of that much?"

Later, Son Suk-ku engaged in a shooting contest with Kim Kwang-kyu, who was also a former rifleman. Kim Kwang-kyu defied expectations by demonstrating solid skills. However, Son Suk-ku surprised everyone with marksmanship that surpassed him. Furthermore, he hit the highest score and even won a prize, drawing envy from Kim Kwang-kyu.

The three then held an after-party at a venue overlooking the Gwangalli sea. Son Suk-ku and Lee Seo-jin also drew attention by fluently ordering in English from a foreign server.

Son Suk-ku, who had previously mentioned Han Ji min, said, "Earlier, I suggested calling Ji min, but he said he didn't want to." In response, Lee Seo-jin told Kim Kwang-kyu to make the call.

Kim Kwang-kyu called Han Ji min, who was said to be in Busan, and said, "Actor Lee Seo-jin, whom you adore, and Suk-ku are here, so you should come." Han Ji min firmly replied, "I think you have the wrong number."

Furthermore, when told, "I heard you disciplined him a bit this time," Han Ji min showcased her enduring frenemy chemistry with Lee Seo-jin, drawing laughter by saying, "Throw that person into the ocean. Kick him into the ocean." Han Ji min also drew attention by commenting about Son Suk-ku, "He is practically Senior Seo-jin's successor."

At this, Son Suk-ku said, "Hi, Ji min. Let's be friends now," to which Han Ji min responded, "You must be crazy. How dare you." Until the end, Han Ji min urged, "Son Suk-ku, use formal language," bringing laughter. Seeing this, Lee Seo-jin expressed amusement, saying, "It's the first time I've seen anyone other than me get treated like that by Ji min. I thought to myself that you'll soon end up just like me."

On this day, the three also shared serious conversations about acting. The topic of filming bed scenes then came up naturally. When Son Suk-ku mentioned that he had even filmed a bed scene with a man, Lee Seo-jin brought up how Son Suk-ku had ranked No. 1 among gay men, remarking, "That's why gay men like you."

Son Suk-ku then asked Lee Seo-jin, who has never filmed a bed scene, "What would you do if you had to do it in a really great project?" Lee Seo-jin, who insisted he would never do one, stated that no matter what conditions were offered, he would refuse. Watching this, Kim Kwang-kyu asked, "What if they offer money? 100 million dollars." Lee Seo-jin replied, "Of course I would have to do it, I'd even do it for about 10 minutes," and drew bursts of laughter by adding that even a bed scene with Kim Kwang-kyu would be OK.

After filming wrapped up, when asked who he would want as his manager for a month if given the chance again, Son Suk-ku chose Lee Seo-jin, drawing attention by saying, "Don't try to link us together. But it seems like we match really well."

Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, a preview showed Ha Jiwon and Lee Seo-jin—the leads of the drama "Damo"—reuniting as star and manager after 23 years, raising anticipation for the next episode.
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