The stars of Netflix's 'Squid Game', Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Jeong Ho Yeon, and Wi Ha Jun will attend the popular American talk show 'The Jimmy Fallon Show'.

OSEN coverage confirmed on the 4th that the four main characters of 'Squid Game' will appear on NBC's 'Jimmy Fallon Show' (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) and will meet loyal viewers and fans around the world.

Actors Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Jeong Ho Yeon, and Wi Ha Jun will appear on the recording on the 6th (local time), and it is known that they will have a special interview with Jimmy Fallon by connecting South Korea and the United States through video due to the constraints of corona crisis. The broadcast will be released on the 7th (local time).

The 'Jimmy Fallon Show' is an American NBC talk show featuring former presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, as well as top stars Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. In Korea, global groups BTS, Black Pink, and director Bong Joon-ho of 'Parasite', which won four Academy Awards, have appeared.  

Currently, 'Squid Game' is gaining a lot of positive attention as it recorded the first place in all countries (83 countries) where Netflix officially serviced it. It is causing a worldwide syndrome by breaking the records of all Netflix works that have been released so far, and The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) also predicted that "'Squid Game' could become the biggest hit in Netflix history."

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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