The Netflix series 'Sweet Home' and 'Move to Heaven' were chosen as the 2021 AACA National Winners and were nominated for the main prize. The Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) is the largest content awards ceremony in Asia that reviews and awards the Asian content market for a year. It is held in Singapore on December 2 and 3 this year. announcing the award winners. While last year's AACA, the dramas 'Crash Landing on You' and 'Method' won the Best Drama Series and Best Original Screenplay awards, respectively.

The Netflix original series 'Sweet Home', which tells the bizarre and shocking story of a hermit high school student Hyeon-soo who lost his family and moved to an apartment, was awarded Best Director (Lee Eung Bok), Best Actress (Lee Si-young), Best Supporting Actress (Ko Min Si), and Best Supporting Actor (Lee Eung Bok ). (Lee Do Hyun), was selected in five categories for the Visual Special Effects Award. 'Sweet Home', which immediately captured viewers with a fresh story, powerful actors, and overwhelming creature visuals, ranked first in Netflix Today's TOP 10 13 countries within 4 days of release, and ranked in the TOP 10 rankings in more than 70 countries. wrote history.

The Netflix original series 'Move to Heaven', the story of Guru, who has Asperger's Syndrome, and his guardian Sang-goo, helping those who have died in their final relocation and delivering stories they couldn't tell the rest of them instead, won the Best Drama Series Award. , Best Actor (Lee Je Hoon) was selected in two categories. It is a work that conveys deep sympathy and warm healing energy with a warm gaze on life, death, and people with the theme of an item organizer. Everyone is paying attention to Netflix, which is creating a global hype by introducing high-quality Korean content to the world. Attention is captivated whether the Netflix series 'Sweet Home' and 'Move to Heaven' will win the AACA final trophy on December 2nd and 3rd.

Congratulations to the casts and production staffs of 'Sweet Home' and 'Move to Heaven' for a job well done!

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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