• Nam Joo Hyuk and Kim Tae Ri Found Out They Already Met Before, But Couldn't Remember It At All

    Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk confessed that they had met before filming the drama. 

    On February 9th, a production presentation for tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" was held online. Director Jung Ji Hyun, actors Kim Tae Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk, Kim Ji Yeon (Bona), Choi Hyun Wook and Lee Joo Myung attended the meeting.

    "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" is a drama about the romantic story of two people who first met when they were 22 and 18, then again four years later at 25 and 21. The story follows the pure and fierce growth of immature youth and the excitement and difficulties between friendship and love.

    Kim Tae Ri plays Na Hee Do, a professional fencer for the National Fencing team after many twists and turns. Her high school team had to disband due to the IMF financial crisis that struck South Korea in the late 1990s. She is a bold person who doesn’t know how to give up.

    Nam Joo Hyuk plays Baek Yi Jin, the eldest son of a family that was destroyed by the IMF. After he lost all of his money, he became a reporter. In order to maintain his livelihood, he also works part-time at a book rental shop and as a newspaper delivery person.

    On this day, Nam Joo Hyuk said about his first meeting with Kim Ta Ri, "I thought we were meeting for the first time because we were doing a drama together. But to realize we've already met before. We had been filming a commercials together a few years ago. I really thought it was my first time seeing her, too. Thanks to that, I was able to get close to her quickly although I was really surprised". 

    In response, Kim Tae Ri said, "I only remember one advertisement, but found out we have two advertisements taken together. I don't know how neither of us wasn't able to remember", she burst into laughter. 

    Nam Joo Hyuk said, "I said "Nice to meet you" to her, but after that I suddenly remembered (in my memory). I thought I made a mistake", he said. 

    "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" will premiere at 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, on February 12th.

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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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