Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Jung Ho Yeon, and Kim Joo Ryoung of the world-famous blockbuster 'Squid Game' depart for the United States to attend the 28th American Actors Guild Awards (SAG).
 
OSEN said on the afternoon of February 23, Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, Jung Ho Yeon, Kim Joo Ryoung, and director Hwang Dong Hyuk, the main actors of Netflix's 'Squid Game', will attend the 28th American Actors Guild Awards (SAG) awards ceremony to be held on February 27

Lee Jung Jae departs through Incheon International Airport on a plane that night. He plans to move to the United States in line with the awards ceremony schedule after digesting his overseas schedule first. Jung Ho Yeon, who is already overseas, is planning to move to the United States in consideration of her awards ceremony schedule.

Park Hae Soo is scheduled to board a plane to the United States this weekend, and Kim Joo Ryoung is also leaving for the United States this week. Heo Seong Tae was unfortunately unable to attend due to the scheduled drama schedule.

'Squid Game' is nominated for a total of four categories at the SAG Awards, including the Ensemble Award, the highest award in the TV category, Lee Jung Jae for Best Actor, Jung Ho Yeon for Best Actress, and Stunt Ensemble Award nominations. 

This is the first time in history that a Korean drama has been nominated.

The American Actors Guild Awards is an awards ceremony hosted by the Screen Actors Guild, the world's top actors union. 

The awards are given annually in recognition of their achievements in film and TV fields. At SAG, in 2020, the actors of the movie 'Parasite' received the Ensemble Award for the first time in a non-English-speaking film, and in 2021, Yeo Jeong Yoon won the Best Supporting Actress award for the movie 'Minari'. 

Attention is focused on whether the actors of this year's global hit 'Squid Game' will win the trophy. 

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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