Kim Tae Ri summed up Nam Joo Hyuk's first impression in one word.

On February 21st, a quiz video of the actors of the tvN drama "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One" was uploaded on Netflix Korea YouTube. Kim Tae Ri, Nam Joo Hyuk, Bona, Choi Hyun Wook, and Lee Ju Myung appeared in the video.

On this day, the production team asked Kim Tae Ri about Nam Joo Hyuk's first impressions. To this, Kim Tae Ri answered without hesitation, "Oh, he's handsome", causing laughter.

He explained, "Really, that was my first impression. I looked at the monitor". Nam Joo Hyuk was shy and didn't know where to put his body. "Thank you", he said shyly.

This time, when the production team asked Nam Joo Hyuk about Kim Tae Ri's first impressions, Nam Joo Hyuk replied, "Wow, it's Hee Do", and gave admiration. Kim Tae Ri also showed satisfaction by saying, "It's good."

Meanwhile, in 1998, the refreshing romance drama "Twenty-Five, Twenty-One", which depicts the wandering and growth of young people who have been deprived of their dreams by the times, is broadcast every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 pm.

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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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