On January 14th, 2PM's Junho held his solo concert titled “The Day We Meet Again” at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul.

Right before the concert kicked off, there was a buzz in the venue as attention turned to the second floor. It was revealed that the cast members of “King the Land” – YoonA, Ahn Se Ha, Kim Jae Won, and Go Won Hee – were present in the audience. Fans eagerly snapped photos of them.

As fan-taken pictures circulated on social media and online communities, netizens praised the strong friendship and loyalty within the “King the Land” team.

Beyond the drama's popularity in Korea and abroad, the on-screen chemistry between Junho and YoonA became a widely discussed topic.

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Rumors of a romantic relationship surfaced while the drama was airing, but both sides dismissed these as baseless, confirming they were just close friends.

Born in 1990, Junho and YoonA were well-known as iconic figures of the second generation of K-pop idols. Their excellent teamwork as MCs and their compelling chemistry in “King the Land” added to their popularity.

Junho's enduring friendship with YoonA and the rest of the “King the Land” cast even after the drama's conclusion impressed many.

Fans eagerly anticipated Junho’s first solo concert in five years, hoping to see more of his remarkable performance.

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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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