Actor Kang Ki Young joins 'The Uncanny Counter Season 2'.

As a result of Donga.com coverage, the casting of 'The Uncanny Counter Season 2', which has been confirmed to be produced, is in full swing, and Kang Ki Young joins the new team.

Based on the webtoon of the same name 'The Uncanny Counter' is a thrilling and sweaty demon-fighting hero in which demon hunters 'Counters' disguise themselves as noodle shop employees to defeat the demons on the ground. 

When season 1 aired, it recorded the highest viewership rating (10.999%, 16 episodes) among the OCN original series.

And in Season 2, which has been confirmed for production this time, another narrative is drawn by joining the existing cast members Jo Byung Gyu, Kim Se Jeong, Yoo Jun Sang, and Yeom Hye Ran, followed by Jin Seon Gyu and Kang Ki Young.

 The channel arrangement is also different.'The Uncanny Counter', which was organized by OCN at the time of season 1, finds viewers through tvN from season 2. Of course, OTT programming is also under discussion.

An official explained that Kang Ki Young, who recently received attention for playing the role of Jung Myung Seok in the ENA drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', plans to show off his three-dimensional charm by appearing as a completely different character in 'The Uncanny Counter'.

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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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