Actress Jung Ho Yeon launched a campaign to encourage voting ahead of the presidential election.

Jung Ho Yeon, who played the leading role in the success of the Netflix drama 'Squid Game', recently participated in the presidential election voting promotion campaign 'Boat for Korea: Shoot well and choose well.

This campaign was designed to encourage voters to vote ahead of the 20th presidential election to be held on March 9. It is a meaningful project in which stars from all generations donated their talents with no guarantees with the pure intention of participating in voting under the purview of exercising the right to vote, which is the right of the people.

Participants challenged the 'voting mark drawing ' placed in the voting gift set box prepared by the organizer. Jung Ho Yeon showed embarrassment at the drawing mission in 'Squid Game' and showed her will, saying, "I failed every time I did it.

Afterward, Jung Ho Yeon answered a question about her current situation, saying, "Thankfully, 'Squid Game' has been loved so much, and I am busy with filming and interviewing."

Jung Ho Yeon, who was recently nominated for the Best Actress Award as well as the TV Drama Ensemble Award at the 'Actors Guild of America Award (SAG)', smiled, saying, "I expected the ensemble award nomination." When the nomination for Best Actress came to her, she said, " I was surprised and embarrassed because I wasn't expecting it."

Regarding the reason for participating in the voting promotion campaign despite the busy schedule, Jung Ho Yeon said, "I think voting is a right that must be exercised because of the responsibility for the next generation. I hope that everyone chooses well and shoots well."

Jung Ho Yeon also emphasized, "I believe that I am living to pass on a better life with a sense of responsibility for the next generation. Voting means taking responsibility for the next generation."

'Boat for Korea: Shoot well and choose well' featured broadcasters Kim Gu Ra, Kim Gook Jin, and Yoo Jae Seok, as well as actors Ko So Young, Kwon Yul, Lee Soo Jae, Jung Woo Sung, Jo Jin Woong, Park Jung Min, and Han Ye Ri. Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Jeong Ho Yeon, Heo Seong Tae, and Wi Ha Jun, the protagonists of 'Squid Game' also participated.

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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