Actor Son Seok Koo, who peaked in popularity with successive hits of 'My Liberation Notes' and 'The Roundup', showed a special fan service that captivated women.

On June 2nd, a stage greeting for the movie 'The Roundup' was held at the Hongik University branch of Lotte Cinema in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Actor Son Seok Koo, who returned from filming in the Philippines, joined the stage greeting that day.

Son Seok Koo prepared a surprise event for the fans who came to see him. It was a fan service that delivered a gift directly to just one fan through a lottery. 

After that, Son Seok Koo went directly to the audience, gave a present to a female fan, and gave a powerful hug, setting the scene on fire.

Son Seok Koo, who put his face on the shoulder of the fan, showed a characteristic full of 'puppy' expression, devastating the fans' hearts.

In another stage greeting held on the same day, Son Seok Koo said, "Life itself seems to have changed. Seeing the movie theater seats are full, I am moved by it." 

Then, he said, "Seeing such a good response, I will do my fan service as often as I can in the future."

Son Seok Koo kept his promise. Every time the stage greetings of 'The Roundup' are finished, Son Seok Koo's fan service is gaining attention in various online communities.

Meanwhile, 'The Roundup', which was released on the 18th of May, surpassed the cumulative audience of 7.63 million and surpassed 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' to become the highest-grossing film since the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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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