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Song Hye Kyo once met soccer legend Pelé at the 2002 World Cup 

A lot of netizens were surprised to learn that Song Hye Kyo appeared on the same frame with Pelé 20 years ago

On December 30th, soccer legend Pelé passed away after a long while fighting against cancer, leading to numerous fans mourning his death. 

As a result, many old moments of Pelé are being re-examined, and Korean netizens were surprised to learn that Song Hye Kyo once appeared on the same screen as the late soccer player. 

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Song Hye Kyo appeared at the group drawing ceremony for the 2002 World Cup

In particular, back in the group drawing ceremony for the 2002 World Cup, which was held in Busan, Korea, in 2001, Song Hye Kyo got the honor to represent Korea and appear on the same stage as Pelé. At the time, the actress was 20 years old, and recently became a sensation through the success of “Autumn in My Heart”. Dressed in a gorgeous hanbok, Song Hye Kyo exuded elegance and class, proving herself as a visual goddess. 

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Then 20 years old, Song Hye Kyo shined with her beauty 
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She appeared on the same stage as soccer legend Pelé
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At the time, Song Hye Kyo was a famous name thanks to her appearance in “Autumn in My Heart” 
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Other photos of Song Hye Kyo at that age are also drawing attention 

After “Autumn in My Heart” and this appearance, Song Hye Kyo continues to establish her name with various remarkable projects, including “All In”and the megahit “Full House”. Now, Song Hye Kyo is a top-tier star both in and outside of Korea, and even in her 40s, she lives up to her “visual goddess” title. 

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2 decades after meeting Pelé, Song Hye Kyo is still a top star 

Source: Instiz 

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