Drama, which has been on the rise in ratings at the beginning of the broadcast, attracts attention.

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings survey company on February 20th, the third episode of tvN's Saturday-Sunday drama "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One", which aired on February 19th, recorded an average of 8.2 percent and a maximum of 10 percent nationwide. This is its own highest ratings and the No. 1 rating in all channels including terrestrial broadcasters.

"Twenty-Five, Twenty-One", which started with a 6.4% rating on February 12th, immediately recorded 8.0% in the second episode, signaling a smooth start.

"Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" is a refreshing romance drama about the wandering and growth of young people who lost their dreams in the 1998 era. Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk played the main characters. Enter the search word for tvN. Director Jung Ji Hyun and Kwon Do Eun, who created WWW, are reunited.

Meanwhile, in the third episode, Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) was seen miraculously getting a chance to advance as she was absent from the warm-up match to fill the national team.

It airs every Saturday and Sunday, and 9:10 p.m.

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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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