SEOUL / TAIPEI – Despite a grueling schedule balancing TV drama shoots, film production, and brand appearances in Taiwan, Super Junior member Choi Siwon carved out time this week for a heartfelt reunion with longtime friend and actor Eddie Peng. The two stars, who first connected on the set of the 2015 cycling film To the Fore, met for a casual dinner in Taipei on Tuesday.
Choi, 38, shared a series of photos on social media Wednesday, showing the pair smiling together in a restaurant. In a lengthy and emotional caption, the K-pop idol reflected on the deep friendship forged nearly a decade ago.
“Today, I spent time with the To the Fore Fortune Cookie Brothers,” Choi wrote in Korean. “From the very beginning of filming, they treated me like their own son. When I was injured, they cried with me. During my military service, they even came to visit my mother.”
He continued, referencing Peng directly: “And Eddie, whom I haven’t seen in a long time, along with his family. Even though a lot of time has passed, the moment we met again, the memories and the warmth of that time came flooding back.”
Choi described the reunion as a reminder that completing a project together often creates bonds that outlast the work itself. “After finishing a film, what remains isn’t just the movie, but also a warm connection that endures unchanged—even after all these years,” he wrote. “I’m truly grateful. Today was a very happy and warm day.”
The two actors grew close during the physically demanding production of To the Fore, a sports drama about professional cyclists directed by Dante Lam. The film required extensive training and long location shoots in Taiwan and Italy. During that period, Choi—who is known in the K-pop world for his role in Super Junior—sustained a leg injury that required surgery, an ordeal Peng and the crew reportedly supported him through.
For Peng, 42, the meeting marks another instance of maintaining cross-industry friendships. The Taiwanese star, known for films such as The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful and Warriors of the Future, has kept a relatively low public profile in recent years, though he remains active in film.
A Rare Public Moment for Busy Superstars
Choi’s visit to Taiwan is part of a broader push into Chinese-language entertainment. In addition to filming a local drama and a feature film, he has been attending luxury brand events as a global ambassador for multiple labels. Despite his packed schedule, the singer-actor has made a point of reconnecting with local friends and fans.
The reunion also highlights the lasting cross-cultural impact of To the Fore, which featured a cast from Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and China. The film, released in 2015, was praised for its intense racing sequences and its themes of perseverance and teamwork.
Fans on both sides of the Taiwan Strait reacted warmly to Choi’s post, with many commenting on the visible affection between the two stars. “These two have the kind of friendship that feels like family,” one user wrote on Instagram.
Broader Impact: Friendship Beyond Borders
The meeting serves as a positive example of how entertainment collaborations can build genuine human connections across cultural and linguistic lines. For Choi, the bond with Peng and the To the Fore crew represents a rare continuity in an industry often marked by transient projects.
“Time passes, but real friendship doesn’t,” Choi wrote in closing. His post has since garnered millions of views, a testament to the enduring appeal of both stars—and the warmth of a reunion that feels like coming home.
