He officially made his return!

Actor Choi Tae Joon will make a special appearance in "Twenty Five Twenty One".

tvN's Saturday and Sunday drama "Twenty Five Twenty One" is a drama depicting the wandering and growth of young people who have been deprived of their dreams in the 1998 era. The main characters are Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) from the high school fencing club and Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk), a college student from a wealthy family.

In the 4th episode, Na Hee Do and Baek Yi Jin cheered for each other and became closer, making viewers excited.

Hee Do, who will participate in the national team selection, said, "Why are you cheering for me? My mom doesn't cheer for me either", she wondered. Yi Jin responded, "You make me look forward to it. That's why I keep getting greedy". I wonder what the feelings of the two will be like in the future.

On top of that, Choi Tae Joon will play the role of Jung Ho Jin of the fencing national team to add firepower. In the play, Jung Ho Jin (Choi Tae Joon) smiles at someone on the plane.

Jung Ho Jin then sat side by side with Na Hee Do and looked straight ahead, and soon look his eyes on Na Hee Do. When Na Hee Do, who felt the gaze, turned her head toward Jung Ho Jin, she quickly smiled brightly.

It raises questions about what twist point Choi Tae Joon will play. The 5th episode of "Twenty Five Twenty One" will air at 9:10 p.m. on February 26th.

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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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