Actress Kim Tae-ri adorned the cover of the December Issue of fashion magazine .

Kim Tae-ri, who transformed into a fencer Na Na-hee through the drama "Twenty-five Twenty One", which is currently in the midst of filming, showed off her athletic body.

Also, during filming, she trained her body exercising and stretching from time to time.

After filming, an interview was held. When asked about the current situation, Kim Tae-ri said, "I'm really working hard on filming a drama.I learned mechanical gymnastics while filming the movie 'Alien + Human'. It was an exercise that worked really well for me. I was worried that fencing would be as enjoyable as that, but I was justconcerned. I fell in love quickly. I really cried and laughed and watched the fencing match at the Tokyo Olympics,” she said, showing her immersion in the role.

Kim Tae-ri, who is known as a 'rich in hobbies' such as reading and baking, she recently picked 'bird watching' also as a hobby. “Before, I had no idea that there were so many birds in Seoul. Now, whenever I hear a bird sound, I look back. A little happiness has been added to my daily life.”

Following the drama Twenty-five Twenty One , which will be released in the first half of next year, Kim Tae-Ri is expected to touch people's hearts again with director Choi Dong-Hoon's movie Alien + Human.

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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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