2PM member and actor Lee Jun Ho ranked first in the boy group's personal brand reputation.

On January 15th, the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute released an index that analyzed the brand big data of 703 individual boy groups from the 15th of last month to this day.

According to the data, Junho took the first place in the personal brand reputation of a boy group in January 2022.

Junho rose four places from the 5th place in boy group personal brand reputation in December 2021.

Following Junho, Jimin, Kang Daniel, Jin, and Cha Eun Woo took their place one after another.

Koo Chang Hwan, director of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, said, "The 2PM Junho brand showed 'suspicious', 'thank you', and 'steady' in link analysis, and 'red sleeves', 'My house', and 'Gayo Daejejeon' in keyword analysis. "

He added that in the analysis of the positive/negative ratio, the positive ratio was 80.29%

Meanwhile, Junho played the role of Lee San in MBC's 'The Red Sleeve', which ended on the 1st, and led the drama's popularity.

As "The Red Sleeve" recorded 17.0% and 17.4% nationwide ratings, respectively, in the last 16 and 17 episodes, Junho will appear with Lee Se Young on MBC's "Radio Star," which will air on January 26th to implement his 15% pledge for ratings.

In addition, Junho will hold a fan meeting at the Blue Square Mastercard Hall on January 22nd and 23rd.

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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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