The TV search response rankings for the 1st week of March were announced, drawing attention. 

Good Data Corporation, a TV topic research agency, released a list of 'Top 10 TV Search Reaction/Issues Keywords (March 1st week)' on March 1. 

Good Data Corporation is announcing TV topics and search responses every week based on the results of netizens searching for TV programs, performers, and related issues on the portal site. 

According to the announcement, SBS' Monday-Tuesday drama 'A Business Proposal' ranked first in the 'Top 10 Drama Search Responses'.

Starting on February 28, and broadcasting until the 4th episode on the 8th, 'A Business Proposal' is attracting more attention, beating tvN's 'Twenty-Five Twenty One' and KBS2's 'A Gentleman and Lady'.

'A Business Proposal' is a thrilling 'prevention of resignation' office romance between a face-to-face genius CEO and an employee who cheated on his identity.

Actors Ahn Hyo Seop and Kim Se Jeong take on the lead roles.

Following 'A Business Proposal', tvN's 'Twenty-five and Twenty One', KBS2's 'Gentleman and Lady', JTBC's 'Military Prosecutor Doberman, 'Thirty, Nine', and SBS' Through the Darkness' rose in the rankings. 

The 'Top 10 Drama Search Issue Keywords' announced on this day were in the order of actress Kim So Hyun (tvN '25 Twenty-one'), Jeon Mi Do (JTBC 'Thirty, Nine'), and Kim Tae Ri (tvN 'Twenty-five Twenty-One').

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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