Actor Oh Young Soo, who appeared as an old-fashioned grandfather in the Netflix original 'Squid Game', revealed his pitiful past.

Rolling Stone Korea released a video interview and pictorial with Oh Young Soo on its official website on February 8.

In an interview with this media, Oh Young Soo was asked if he had a slump or crisis during his long acting career, saying, "I think it was a time when I had a health problem rather than a slump."

'A year ago, I suffered from acute pneumonia. I try to stay healthy by exercising every morning.”, he added.

Then, to the question of whether he would choose this path again if he went back to before becoming an actor, he said, "If I go back, I will do the same. A person with only passion. Passion and texts must go together in life. At that time, texts were not enough. It’s a time when only passion is boiling, so even if I talk about it now, I will do it the way I am.”

In addition, Oh Young Soo gave honest answers to various questions such as the most memorable line in 'Squid Game', advice to give to 34-year-old Oh Young Soo who was playing 'Faust', which he chose as the role he would like to play again, and the driving force for acting for a long time. It caught my attention.

Oh Young Soo's pictorial and interview can be found on the Rolling Stone website.

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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