On July 8, an online press conference for E ChannelŌĆÖs new entertainment show Close Friends was held. Ha Ha, Kim Jong Min, Jang Dong Min, Yang Gond Geun, Song Jae Hee, Choi Phillip, and producer Lee Byung Hyuk attended the event. Close Friends is a variety show that shows the ŌĆ£real friendshipŌĆØ of celebrities who were born in 1979 (42 years old). During the event, Ha Ha said, ŌĆ£Hong Chul declined the offer. I have no idea why,ŌĆØ with a smile. Jang Dong Min added, ŌĆ£I told Hong Chul that we went to a mudflat for the first episode and he said, ŌĆśI knew it.ŌĆÖŌĆØ However, Ha Ha still didnŌĆÖt give up and sent a message to Noh Hong Chul, saying, ŌĆ£If you would like to join, you can.ŌĆØ He then expressed his desire to cast actors of the same age. He added, ŌĆ£We are longingly waiting for Gong Yoo and Daniel Henney!ŌĆØ Meanwhile, Close Friends will premiere at 8:30 p.m. on July 8 KST.
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