• 8 Korean Celebrities Who Are Caring and Kind to Others In Real Life

    On December 24th, KBS’s ‘Entertainment Weekly’ released a list of celebrities who became a hot topic with their heartwarming stories.

    Psy

    Eighth place went to Psy, best known for his song “Gangnam Style.”

    The choreographer who made the horse dance expressed his gratitude, saying, “Psy is a loyal man. He’s well known for taking good care of the dancers and the people around him. He paid me a lot for the choreography, the amount to purchase a mid-size car in cash.”

    Hwang Jung Min

    Hwang Jung Min ranked seventh. The actor spent 12 million KRW (about $10,105) to treat his The Himalayas team with dinners.

    Actress Yoo Sun once shared, “After giving birth, I suffered from postpartum depression. So it wasn’t easy for me to make my comeback. I called him when I was at the lowest point of my life, and he comforted me, saying, ‘You will be acting for the rest of your life. So don’t think too hastily.’ Soon after, I was asked to appear in The Himalayas as a cameo.”

    Lee Honey

    The star who ranked sixth was Lee Honey, famous for taking good care of her fellow actors.

    Go Jun said, “After finishing a movie, I got so ill that I almost died. I went to the hospital, but I wasn’t getting any better. That’s when Lee Ha Nee introduced me to a hospital she knew, and I got my treatment there. I tried to pay the medical bill, but it was too expensive. But all the bills were already paid. I think she meant to do that from the start.”

    Cha Tae Hyun

    Fifth place went to Cha Tae Hyun. Shin Seung Hwan once said, “I worked as Tae Hyun’s manager for about two years. At the time, I didn’t know what I was going to do for the rest of my life, so I wasn’t sure if I should get married or not. But I was able to tie the knot thanks to Tae Hyun. "

    He added, "He called me one day and said, ‘Aren’t you going to wish me a happy new year?’ He gave me something, and it was 10 million KRW (about $8,422). I was able to hold my wedding thanks to that.”

    Han Chae Young

    Han Chae Young came in fourth. The actress has always considered her manager as her own brother. So she supported him with his deposit and household items.

    Han Chae Young’s manager shared, “She got me my house. I struggled a lot, so I tried to move back to my hometown. But she heard about it and told me, ‘You could be something.’ She even helped me get back to work. She’s like my mother.”

    Yoon Jong Shin

    Third place went to Yoon Jong Shin. Yoon Jong Shin has been friends with director Jang Hang Joon for 27 years.

    Director Jang said, “He supported me a lot when living together. And even when I was a newlywed, he always bought me rice and other household items. Even when I was a nobody, he always helped me.”

    Kim Hye Soo

    Kim Hye Soo ranked second. Jo Kwon once shared, “There is a mentor in my life. My mom was diagnosed with skin cancer. She even had to amputate her body.” He added, “I wanted to give up on everything, but Kim Hye Soo stepped up to help me.”

    Choi Jin Sil

    First place went to the late Choi Jin Sil. Yoo Jae Suk commented, “One of the people I always think of as my lifesaver is Choi Jin Sil. When I was in obscurity, she recommended me to a producer. Like that, I became a main emcee for the first time. That worked out well, and I became who I am now because of tha”.

    Namkoong Min also thanked the late actress. “I kept failing auditions, so I worked as a background actor. I met Choi Jin Sil then, and she introduced me to a manager.”

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  • Lee Kyung Gyu secretly helped Hong Jin Kyung debut on TV and she didn’t even know for years

    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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