Actor Lee Min Ho shared the secret behind the audition for 'Pachinko'

On March 18, Lee Min Ho held a video interview with Apple TV+ original series 'Pachinko' in Los Angeles, USA.

On this day, Lee Min Ho was asked about the filming language of 'Pachinko'. Korean, English, and Japanese were used at the site.

Regarding this, he confessed, “I felt a lot of language difficulties."

“Basically, everyone communicated in English,” he recalled.

Lee Min Ho was cast in 'Pachinko' through an audition.

"It's been 13 years, so I forgot the concept of an audition. It made me think about auditioning once again," he said.

"I thought this system was reasonable and good," he said.

"I personally liked it because it wasn't a job that matched my existing image just because I was a celebrity," he added

Lee Min Ho also talked about the meaning of the work 'Pachinko'.

"For me, it really marked a new beginning. Of course, it is also a work that I auditioned and worked on with a new approach," he explained.

"I tried to focus as much as possible on the meaning of the work. So, it was a work that was free from the weight I was personally carrying," he said.

Meanwhile, 'Pachinko' is based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name written by Korean-American author Lee Min Jin, and it begins with forbidden love and depicts an unforgettable chronicle of war and peace, love and parting, victory and judgment.

Starting with the release of three episodes on February 25, one episode will be released every Friday.

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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