Mask Girl has brought Ahn Jae Hong a lot of attention for how well he plays his roles. He plays the lonely nerd who likes the live streamer "Mask Girl."

He had to act like a socially awkward middle-aged man in order to play the part of Ju Oh Nam, the nerd. In the part, his "loser-like traits" helped him get a lot of praise and attention.

Ahn Jae Hong had to look a little bigger than usual to look more like the original character.

Many people thought he put on weight on purpose to play the part, but that couldn't be further from the truth. He said in an interview that he used fake parts to make it look like he had a belly.

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He was a little disappointed that no one saw this.

Of course, that just shows how good an actor he is. Ahn Jae Hong knows this, but even though he was happy about the praise, it still made him feel a little sad.

Netizens praised him again for his acting, and they were happy to see how he looked outside of the part.

I got chills from how well he could act. Why is it that he is so good at being a bad person?
He is what the character is all about. Even the belly is gone from my mind.
What the heck, why is he so pretty?
I'm really into him right now. He looks so good like this. Even now, I'm watching Be Melodramatic again.
What the heck, Jae Hong is cute!
I thought he had put on a little weight…
[Reply to] I agree, Ahn Jae Hong is so cute.
Wow, why does he look so good in the pictures?

In Mask Girl, Ahn Jae Hong played Ju Oh Nam himself! It's not surprising that people didn't realize it was all an outfit!

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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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