Lee Jin Seok, the charismatic café owner from Daegu, recently shared his thoughts on his experience as a contestant on 'Single's Inferno 3' in a recent chat.

Known for his rugged good looks and playful personality, Jin Seok became a highlight on the show, especially for his close bond with Lee Kwan Hee, a basketball player from Changwon LG Sakers.

Jin Seok spoke about their friendship, saying, "Our personalities just click. Kwan Hee is loyal and takes care of his people. If you're his friend, he'll go above and beyond for you. Even now, he's the one organizing most of our get-togethers."

Despite Kwan Hee's athletic fame, Jin Seok confessed he initially had no clue who Kwan Hee was. "I wasn't into sports, so I didn't recognize him. Thanks to him, basketball has become more interesting for me," he admitted.

Surprisingly, Jin Seok revealed that the most astonishing thing he discovered about Kwan Hee wasn't his profession but his age. "He looked younger than me," Jin Seok added.

Moving on, Jin Seok talked about another fellow contestant, Park Min Kyu, a rescue diver and police officer. "Min Kyu's age and job caught me off guard. I thought he was a soldier,"

Jin Seok shared, recalling funny moments from their time filming. "When someone walked by while we were sleeping, Min Kyu would jump up in surprise. It was like a reflex. I thought he was a soldier, but it was just his habit to react quickly."

Following his stint on 'Single's Inferno 3,' Jin Seok expressed newfound interest in modeling and the entertainment industry. "I never considered entertainment before, but now I'm open to various possibilities. If there's an opportunity, I'd love to collaborate and explore activities that suit me," he said.

'Single's Inferno 3' is a popular dating reality show set on a challenging island called 'Hell,' where contestants face limited resources and simple living conditions. Once couples form, they get to move to 'Heaven,' a luxurious hotel with top-notch amenities.

The show's success has led to its domination on Netflix, ranking in the Top 10 TV shows globally (non-English) for five consecutive weeks and making the Top 10 lists in 31 countries since its release.

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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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