Former Oh My Girl Member Jiho Signed An Exclusive Contract With P&Studio And Will Have Her Debut As An Actor
Former Oh My Girl member Jiho opens the second act as an actor.
On August 10th, 'P&Studio' announced the news of an exclusive contract with Jiho. “Jiho will start a new leap as an actor with a new name of ‘Gong Ji-ho’,” he promised full support.
Jiho debuted in 2015 with Oh My Girl. She was loved for her girlish songs such as Secret Garden, Dundun Dance', 'Dolphin', and 'Nonstop'.
In May, after consulting with WM Entertainment and the members, she did not renew her contract and ended his exclusive contract. She left Oh My Girl and started standing alone.
'Pand Studio' is an affiliate of 'UAA', the agency of actors Song Hye-kyo and Yoo Ah-in.
It was established and invested by UAA executives and entered into a strategic business agreement relationship. Park Hyung-sik and Sung Yu-bin are affiliated with it.
Lee Kyung Gyu secretly helped Hong Jin Kyung debut on TV and she didn’t even know for years
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!
