Actors Ryu Jun Yeol And Bae Seong Woo reportedly to work together in 'Money Game', the first drama directed by Han Jae Rim.

According to the film industry December 23, Ryu Jun Yeol and Bae Seong Woo is said to have recently decided to appear in 'Money Game' directed by Han Jae Rim and are coordinating the details. As a result, director Han Jae Rim, Ryu Jun Yeol and Bae Seong Woo will be reunited in 'Money Game' after workingtogether in the movie 'The King'.

'Money Game' is an 8-episode drama based on the webtoon 'Money Game' and the sequel 'Pygame' by Bae Jin Soo. It tells what happens within 100 days and has a total prize of 44.8 billion won. Eight participants will share 44.8 billion won after 100 days, but if they purchase an item, the price will be applied 1000 times and will be deducted from the total prize money.

Director Han Jae Rim, who also directed previous works such as'Contemplation' and 'The King', was working on a drama for the first time by directing 'Money Game' in partnership with Studio N while he was thinking about his next project after the movie 'Emergency Declaration'. After 'Money Game', director Han Jae-rim plans to continue creative activities between movies and dramas by making the webtoon 'Temptation', a vampire story, into a drama.

After finishing director Choi Dong Hoon's movie 'Alien + Human' and director Huh Jin Ho's drama 'Disqualification', Ryu Jun Yeol will shoot the movie 'Owl' and then lead the lead role in Han Jae Rim's 'Money Game'. In 'Money Game', he will portray the role of one of the main character who participates in the game after suffering from debt.

Meanwhile, Bae Seong Woo, who left the drama 'Fly, Gaecheon-yong' after being caught drunk driving in November of last year and has been self-isolating, will return to 'Money Game' and resume acting after the movie 'The Secret Can't Be Told'. Bae Seong Woo, who has been reflecting on his acting career for over a year, is determined to return to his original intentions and focus on acting as soon as he starts acting again.

'Money Game' plans to complete the main casting and start filming in the first half of next year. It has not yet been decided on which platform it will be released.

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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