IOK Entertainment will continue to help actress Goo Hye Sun on her journey.

On December 20, IOK Entertainment said, "We have renewed the contract with actress Goo Hye Sun, who is loved not only in Korea but also in Asia, such as China and Japan."

Since her first appearance on MBC's comedy "Nonstop 5" in 2004, Goo Hye Sun has been in a number of dramas, including "Hearts of Nineteen," "Boys Over Flowers," and "Blood."

Aside from playing, Goo Hye Sun has shown that she is skilled in many other areas, such as as a director, painter, and writer.

She got a lot of attention at the 25th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF 2023), when she showed off the academic meeting catalog design she had made herself.

In 2011, Goo Hye Sun started studying in the Department of Imaging at Sungkyunkwan University. However, she had to take a long break because of work.

She is currently going to school after going back in 2020.

She'll be done with school next year.

This is what an IOK representative said: "Actress Goo Hye Sun, who works in many areas like acting, film directing, painting, and writing, will be actively supported to continue her wide range of activities."

We ask that you keep caring about and supporting Goo Hye Sun in the future.

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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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