Actor Shin Hye Sun to return to the drama world with “See You in My 19th Life”.

As a result of the Sports World coverage on the 16th, Shin Hye Sun was offered the female lead role for the webtoon original 'See You in My 19th Life'.

“See You in My 19th Life” (writer Lee Hye) is a reckless romance of a woman who remembers her past lives and is currently living her 19th life. It is a romantic webtoon series on Naver which was updated every Sunday and boasts a 9.98-star review point. Director Lee Na-jung, who directed KBS2’s “Fight for My Way” and tvN’s “Mine,” will direct “ See You in My 19th Life “.

Shin Hye Sun’s will play the role of Ban Ji-eum, who has reincarnated and has to live her 19th life with the memories of her previous lives that returned to her when she was around the age of 10. The drama is a love story about when Ban Ji-eum, who is living her 19th life, met Yoon Joo-won, her fated love who she met in her 18th life.

Ban Ji-eum in the drama is a competent career woman. Taking advantage of the memories and experiences of her previous life, she has become a promising talent. However, her interest is only on the reunion with Yoon Joo-won. Her biggest rival is none other than herself, a woman who goes straight toward love even though she knows that Yoon Joo-won is her previous life’s love.

Shin Hye Sun debuted with 'School 2013' and appeared in KBS 'Five Children', 'The Legend of the Blue Sea', and 'Secret Forest'. With his first lead role, 'My Golden Life', he achieved the highest viewership rating of 45.1% (Nielsen Korea, national standard), and after that, he continued to transform in every work and established himself as a 'trustworthy actor'. SBS 'Praise of Death' (2018), SBS 'Thirty But Seventeen' (2018), 'Praise of Death' (2018), KBS2 'Dan, One Love' (2019), tvN 'Queen Iron Man' (2021) He is active in films such as 'Innocence' (2020) and 'Theft' (2020), crossing the CRT and screen.

Meanwhile, Shin Hye Sun is about tofilm as the host for the first episode of Season 2 of Coupang Play's 'SNL Korea', which will be aired for the first time on the 25th.

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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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