This beauty refused to play the role of Shin Ha Ri in "A Business Proposal" and gave the opportunity to shine again for Kim Se Jeong.

"A Business Proposal" is currently the hottest Korean drama with a series of great achievements. The drama revolves around the office love story of Kang Tae Moo (Ahn Hyo Seop), a workaholic CEO, and a food researcher employee Shin Ha Ri ( Kim Se Jeong ), who decided to go on a blind date instead of her best friend Jin Young Seo (Seol In Ah), but it was unexpected that the person she met was her boss in her company.

In the drama, Kim Se Jeong plays the heroine Shin Ha Ri, who is smart, agile girl who always brings a cheerful atmosphere whenever she appears.

The good juggling of Kim Se Jeong and the male lead Ahn Hyo Seop is the big attraction of the drama. The actress's charming performance and lovely appearance received the audience's love.

But few people know that Kim Se Jeong was not the original choice for the role of Shin Ha Ri. The producer originally invited Jo Bo Ah to take on this role.

The site Xportsnews also reported that Jo Bo Ah is considering an offer to play the female lead in "A Business Proposal". However, in the end, she refused and gave the opportunity to shine again for Kim Se Jeong.

Having attractive beauty, Jo Bo Ah is said to be quite suitable for the role of Shin Ha Ri in terms of appearance. However, the actress 'acting her is often criticized.

Born in 1991, the actress began acting in 2012 with several supporting roles. In 2014, she first starred in the movie Surplus Princess.

Afterwards, Jo Bo Ah played a series of roles in "Sweet Stranger And Me", "Temperature Of Love", and most famously, "Tale of the Nine Tailed". Despite appearing in many movies, Jo Bo Ah always gets complaints about her big, wide eyes her.

Thanks to Jo Bo Ah's refusal, "A Business Proposal" has a lovely Shin Ha Ri.

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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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