Actress Kim Hee‑sun has opened up about her special bond with global action star Jackie Chan, sharing a touching story about their friendship in a video posted on Xiaohongshu on January 11.

Recently launching her official Xiaohongshu account, Kim Hee‑sun often referred to as Korea’s top beauty has been actively engaging with fans by sharing beauty tips, behind‑the‑scenes stories, and memories from her long acting career. In her latest video, she revisited her experience filming The Myth (2005), the project that marked her breakthrough into the mainland Chinese market and sparked a meaningful friendship with Jackie Chan.

Kim revealed that Jackie Chan recently sent her an incredibly personal gift: a custom‑made photo album filled with rare behind‑the‑scenes pictures from their time filming together, accompanied by a handwritten letter. Clearly moved, she could not hide her excitement as she unboxed the present on camera.

Speaking first in Mandarin, she exclaimed, “Thank you, my brother,” before switching to Korean to express her gratitude more emotionally. She shared that flipping through the album instantly brought back vivid memories from their filming days and thanked Jackie Chan sincerely for the thoughtful gesture. She even affectionately referred to him as “Baby Jackie Chan,” highlighting the warmth and closeness of their relationship.

Kim Hee‑sun then read aloud parts of Jackie Chan’s letter, in which he wrote that he has long made it a habit to collect photographs of his close friends. Despite changing phones many times over the years, he has carefully kept these images because they capture joyful and irreplaceable moments. He explained that it would be a shame for such memories to exist only as digital files, which is why he personally selected the photos and turned them into a physical album. He added that every time Kim looks through it, she will be reminded that their friendship remains unchanged. Jackie Chan also expressed hope that they would take new photos together when they meet again, wishing for their bond to last forever.

Kim’s heartfelt story delighted fans across social media. Many viewers left playful comments such as, “Jackie Chan may have aged, but Kim Hee‑sun looks exactly the same,” and “Jackie Chan somehow looks more handsome standing next to Kim Hee‑sun.”

Born in 1977, Kim Hee‑sun first gained attention as a teen magazine model at the age of 15 before rising to fame as a leading actress in the late 1990s. She became widely known for her roles in dramas and films such as Wedding Dress, Propose, My Fair Lady, The Myth, and Faith. Her gentle image, clear features, and radiant complexion made her a beauty icon of her era, often cited as the standard of ideal beauty in Korean pop culture.

Now in her late 40s, Kim Hee‑sun continues to remain active in the entertainment industry, while her enduring friendship with Jackie Chan stands as a rare and heartwarming example of cross‑border camaraderie built through cinema.

Sources: Ngoisao