• "Life does surprise" — Shin Seung Ho gains attention for his unexpected pre-debut connection to Red Velvet's Irene

    Life is full of unexpected surprises, and the entertainment industry is no exception. Even budding actors like Shin Seung Ho have intriguing stories from their past.

    It turns out that before his acting career took off, he had a unique connection to the famous K-pop group Red Velvet.

    Shin Seung Ho used to work as a security guard for Red Velvet, a fact recently unearthed by Korean netizens.

    They stumbled upon an old photo of the actor from his time as a bodyguard for the popular girl group.

    What's even more interesting is that after starting his acting journey, Shin Seung Ho reunited with Red Velvet's Irene as they co-starred in the movie 'Double Patty.'

    According to an online community post, the photo was taken when Shin Seung Ho decided to leave soccer and take up a job as a security guard.

    He began his security work at a fan sign event after leaving the world of sports behind.

    Korean netizens who saw this photo were amazed by Shin Seung Ho's remarkable journey, and they commented:

    "Is this for real? Wow!"

    "Life is truly full of surprises."

    "This is so cool."

    "I had no idea about this. It's quite fascinating."

    "Unbelievable!"

    "Life can take you to unexpected places."

    "Many people work hard before making it big as actors."

    "I had no clue he was a bodyguard."

    "His life is truly incredible."

    What are your thoughts?

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  • 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!

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