Actor Yeo Jin Goo and BLACKPINK member Rosé will work together.

Janus ENT, Yeo Jin Goo's agency, announced on February 14th that Yeo Jin Goo will serve as a brand campaign model for Homeplus (President Lee Je Hoo), which marks the 25th anniversary of its foundation.

The agency expected Yeo Jin Goo, who has become a representative youth actor with acting skills and popularity, to create synergy as he becomes the new face of distributor Homeplus.

Homeplus will use Yeo Jin Goo and BLACKPINK Rosé, who are the same age, as models, to carry out the "Twenty-five-year-old Fresh Thinking Homeplus" campaign featuring symbolism in the 25th anniversary of its foundation. Homeplus' plan is to continue its 25 years of online and offline distribution with this campaign, while conducting marketing to add "fresh" thoughts optimized for rapidly changing customer trends.

Yeo Jin Goo is advertising the mountainous Jin Song Pyeon. He expressed the "mountain taste" such as Gangwon-do Korean beef and Wando abalone enjoyed at home with a trendy sense. This symbolizes Homeplus' solid distribution line.

Cho Do Yeon, head of the Homeplus brand division, said, "We selected Yeo Jin Goo and Rosé as models because they look like Homeplus", adding, "We will create a young and new Homeplus brand power by giving customers a 'sacred experience' to mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation".

The brand campaign video with Yeo Jin Goo and Rosé will be available on TV, Homeplus' official YouTube channel, and online portal sites from February 17th.

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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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