The new work of Hong Jung Eun and Hong Mi Ran, who succeeded tvN's "Hotel Del Luna," has finally been unveiled.

On May 7th, tvN released a teaser video of the drama "Alchemy of Souls," which is set to air for the first time on the 18th of June, raising expectations.

The teaser shows Lee Jae Wook playing Jang Wook, a noble but bad young man.

Jang Wook is a tragic young man who has the secret of a crazy birth that everyone around the country talks about, and he is relaxed and "cool" on the outside but has a fiery temperament inside.

Jung So Min plays the role of the world's most beautiful monk trapped in the body of the world's weak bone. 

She is expected to make people laugh as he has a charismatic "spirit" and a weak body that did not follow his will.

Mu Deok is a person who becomes Jang Wook's servant and secret teacher and secretly teaches Jang Wook in a heinous way.

The drama is set in Daeho Guk, which does not exist in history or on maps.

"Alchemy of Souls" is a fantasy romance drama that depicts the protagonists whose fate is twisted due to soul-changing "marriage" overcome and grow.

The director was directed by Park Joon Hwa, who directed tvN's "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?" and "Touch Your Heart."

Attention is focused on whether writer Hong Sisters and director Park Joon Hwa, who have the modifier "trust and see," will be able to succeed in "Alchemy of Souls" again.

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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